How do I communicate with my students in Canvas?
In this article: * Communication Options * Further Resources Communication Options Canvas gives you many options for communicating with your students - through Announcements, Inbox (internal Canvas messaging tool similar to email), and Chat (communication in real time). Note: We do not recommend using Chat be…
Can I print a student's grades?
In this article: * Printing individual student grades * Further Resources Yes, you can print a student's grades. Canvas allows you to print individual student grades. If you would like to print all grades, it is recommended that you export the grades to a CSV file and print them in a spreadsheet applic…
Tips for Instructors for a Better Canvas Experience
In this article: * Getting Started and Support * Publishing and Visibility * Best Practices and Specialized Needs Getting Started and Support * Be sure to access the Canvas Video Guides for quick help on specifics. Check out ODL's comprehensive Canvas Support Center for additional support articles. …
How to manage courses using Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys (formerly EvaluationKIT)
In this article: * How to check user enrollments * How to add instructors or students * SPCI Evaluation Opt Out * Survey Start and End Date Changes The following steps will assist you with managing your enrollments for Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys (formerly EvaluationKIT). Instructors, you can …
Creating an Organization using a Canvas Course Site
In this article: * What are Organization "Org" Sites? * Cases where a Canvas course site is a good fit * Cases where you should consider another platform * Additional things to keep in mind * Getting Started: Step-by-Step Guide * Additional Tips What are Organization "Org" Sites? Canvas organization sites ser…
Canvas Attendance (Roll Call) Tool and Participation Badges
In this article: * Roll Call Attendance and Badges * Using the Badge feature with Roll Call Attendance How to enable badges for your department Assigning badges * How to run an attendance report Note: We do not recommend using this Canvas tool if you are teaching a large class of more than 50…
Can I create weighted columns in the Gradebook?
In this article: * How to Enable Assignment Groups Weight Weighting Individual Assignments * Further Resources How to Enable Assignment Groups Weight To enable Assignment Groups Weight in your course, you will first need to create assignment groups that will correspond to each group weight needed.…
FSU Emergency Module: What it is and how to use it
In this article: * Emergency Module content * How do I use the FSU Emergency Module items? When the semester starts Second week of classes During an emergency campus closure After an emergency campus closure * Further Resources The best way to deal with an emergency is to take proactive ac…
How to request a Canvas dev site
In this article: * Requesting a Development Site * Login Requirements Requesting a Development Site Canvas development sites are limited to FSU's faculty, instructional staff, and support staff. To request a Canvas development site, please fill out our webform: . We will review all requests and rep…
Opt-In Mailing List Subscriptions
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