Can I create a sign-up list?
Yes, you will need to use the Scheduler Calendar tool to create a sign-up list/schedule appointment time slots in Canvas. Scheduler can be used to create office hours, schedule TA sessions, assign presentation times, and other appointments. You can choose to create time slots that only allow one student to sign up fo…
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 …
How to disable syllabus in navigation and upload syllabus file to module
We highly recommend that you use the Syllabus page provided within your Canvas course to house your syllabus. It may seem convenient to bypass the Syllabus page altogether, but using it creates a much more intuitive experience for your students. If you are looking to upload a syllabus file to your course, we recommen…
Using Canvas Integration: How to activate your FSU Zoom account
The Zoom web-conferencing tool is now integrated and available for use within all courses in FSU's Canvas. Simply follow the steps below to get started. How to activate your FSU Zoom account for use with Canvas integration * Login to your official FSU Zoom account at fsu.zoom.us using your FSU account credential…
How to add custom questions to your evaluations using Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys (formerly EvaluationKIT)
To log into your Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) account, please access the following link: Course Evaluations & Surveys Note: Your FSUID and password will be required to login. Your CES home page should look similar to the image below. There may be slight variations in the layout of this page dependi…
Can I use random blocks of questions?
You can easily randomize the questions that your students are given on an exam. In Classic Quizzes use a question group or a question group linked to a question bank. For detailed steps please see: * How do I create a quiz with a question group to randomize quiz questions? * How do I create a quiz with a question…
Can I email students from within the Gradebook interface?
You can email students from the Gradebook interface in Canvas, but you cannot send messages on an individual basis and instead must choose from categories of students. You can send messages to your students based on the following assignment categories: Haven't submitted yet, Haven't been graded, Scored less than X nu…
How do I hide my Canvas "course files" area from students?
Canvas's default setting is to automatically allow your students to have access to ALL the items that you put into your Course Files. Our FSU course templates automatically hide the Course Files link on the course navigation menu from your students as we do not recommend allowing students access to the Course Files a…
Canvas Workshop and Appointment Registration
To register for a Consultation or Workshop with Canvas specialists here at the Office of Distance Learning, please visit our workshop and appointment registration page for more information about consultations, workshops, webinars, and departmental training opportunities. From here, you can either sign up for one…
Publish, Publish, Publish: Key to Canvas as well as academia!
Make sure your students can access your course and its content. Students cannot access your course or any specific items until you have both published the course itself AND published the specific items you want your students to access. Publish your course site You can publish your course site in two ways: From the …
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