Can I make group discussion boards?
Yes, you can make group-specific discussions in Canvas. You will need to create the student groups prior to creating the group discussions. Further resources: * How do I create a group discussion in a course? * How do I assign a graded discussion to a course group? * How do I assign a graded discussion to an …
How do I add captions to uploaded videos in Canvas as an instructor?
Canvas allows you to integrate video and other types of media into your content pages within the Rich Content Editor. You can also add caption files to videos using this tool. Please note that the following instructions only apply to videos directly uploaded into your Canvas page via the Canvas Media Tool - these in…
Canvas Course Menu & Settings FAQs
FAQs * Can I customize my course site in Canvas? * Can I edit or customize the course navigation menu in my Canvas course site? * What settings and features are available at the course level? * How do I import the default Home page into my course from Commons? * How can I connect third-party tools like Google…
Known Issue: Turnitin LTI Submission not appearing in SpeedGrader or Gradebook
This issue only impacts assignments that use Turnitin's LTI integration . Assignments that use the more streamlined Turnitin Direct integration are not affected. There is a known issue with Turnitin submissions not appearing in the Canvas SpeedGrader or Gradebook and only appearing in Turnitin’s Assignment Inbox.…
How to Convert a classic Question Bank to a New Quizzes Item Bank
Canvas currently does not have a way to migrate a Classic Quizzes Question Bank to a New Quizzes Item Bank , but this is a requested feature that Canvas Engineers are currently working on. We do not have a timeframe of when this feature will be released. To begin the manual transfer process, we must first create …
How do I export my Gradebook from my Canvas site?
In order to export your Gradebook from Canvas, you will want to navigate to Grades from the Course Navigation Menu. The Export button can be located in the upper right hand corner of the Gradebook. The Gradebook can only be exported as a .csv file. After you click the Export button, you will have the opt…
How to embed Spotify content into your Canvas pages
If you're interested in including music or podcasts in your Canvas course, you have a few options, such as using Kaltura to host files as well as directly uploading those files to Canvas . Another option available to you for including media in your Canvas pages is to embed a Spotify player into your Canvas page. T…
Is there any way to curve my students' grades in Canvas?
Though Canvas offers the ability to curve students' grades, we recommend caution in using this feature because the grade curving cannot be undone. Pre-curving grade histories will be available, but the curving action is irreversible. It may be more tedious, but we recommend you curve grades manually at this point in …
How to hide a Module and its content from every area of your Canvas course
Have you had to remove one of your course modules due to lack of time? In order to hide both the module and all of its content from your students you will need to: * Unpublish the module itself AND * Unpublish every item within that particular module If you do not unpublish the individual items in the module, the…
How to make a curriculum change request
Note: Before you request a curriculum change, please understanding the following: * The Curriculum Request Application can be used as a review center during the curriculum request process. However, before you complete the LAST step in the process (certifying that all approval channels have been met and clicking SUB…
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