What is a Learning Assistant (LA)?
The Center for the Advancement of Teaching is currently piloting the Learning Assistant (LA) program with five departments: Economics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, and Engineering. If you teach in one of these departments, you may see the LA role as a choice to add in the…
Can I create peer review assignments so that my students can give each other feedback on their work?
There are two different options for creating peer review assignments: Turnitin's PeerMark peer review assignment option, and Canvas's peer review assignment option. Further resources for Canvas's built-in peer review option: * What is a peer review assignment? * How do I create a peer review assignment? * How do…
Design Tools: How to add a "module table of contents" option into module items
You can use Design Tools to improve your course site's accessibility by adding a "module table of contents" option to any item in a module that uses the rich content editor . This way, students can switch quickly and easily between module items without having to navigate back to the Modules page. We recommend that…
[Old LTI Integration] Canvas Turnitin Integration Overview
Turnitin Accessibility Statement Turnitin Privacy Statement & Pledge Check out the new, streamlined Turnitin Direct integration for a simpler Turnitin assignment option. Turnitin is a top-ranked plagiarism deterrent service that integrates with Canvas. When students submit their assignments to Turnitin, simil…
How to record and upload audio/video without Kaltura
The Office of Digital Learning makes Kaltura available to all students and faculty for use with their coursework and design needs. However, you can also use Canvas's Rich Content Editor to record and upload audio or video practically anywhere in Canvas. Non-Kaltura Methods of Uploading Media in Canvas Follow the …
Using Canvas to teach during university closures
Some emergency university closures may not be related to infrastructure damage or outages. In these cases, if it is safe to do so, you can continue to teach your classes online in order to avoid losing valuable class time. We strongly recommend taking a proactive approach to ensure that your face-to-face class can ea…
How to prevent your Zoom class session being hijacked
With the recent transition to online learning, there have been incidents of class sessions conducted via Zoom being hijacked by disruptive and offensive behavior. Zoom has now responded to feedback from customers and adjusted our default FSU settings to help secure Zoom class meetings. Our recommendations in this…
Web-conferencing Tools Available at FSU
We have recently transitioned away from using and supporting Bb Collaborate as FSU's web-conferencing tool. As of November 6, 2 019, Bb Collaborate is no longer be available for use . If you are a current Bb Collaborate user we strongly recommend that you begin to use one of the web-conferencing tools recommended be…
How does file storage work in Canvas?
There are three types of Files you can access in Canvas: User Files , Course Files , and Group Files . User Files function like a flash drive and are a handy spot to keep your own personal files. This feature is available to instructors, TAs, and students. Course Files are the files that are added to your cou…
Using Canvas Integration: How to schedule a Zoom meeting
If you have not already, we strongly recommend that you configure your personal Zoom settings for the smoothest experience possible for you and your students. * Log into FSU's Canvas at canvas.fsu.edu . * Open the course in which you have enabled Zoom. * Select Zoom on your course navigation menu. * Click…
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