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…
Is there a wiki tool option in Canvas? How can I create a course wiki?
Canvas does not have a wiki tool per se, but you can essentially create a course wiki by creating a Page and allowing students to edit that Page. At this time there is no way to grade student contributions to this "wiki" Page, so it is useful only as an informal study aid and not a formal course requirement. Please …
Tips for Instructors for a Better Canvas Experience
* Be sure to access the Canvas Video Guides for quick help on specifics. Check out ODL’s Canvas Support Center for additional support articles. * Set up your notifications , and also be sure to encourage your students to do this. * Publish, publish, publish. You must publish pages , modules , assignments ,…
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…
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…
How to change your name in Canvas
The best way to change your name in Canvas is to adjust your preferred name in other FSU systems so that your desired name will be reflected consistently across FSU systems. Once you see the change reflected on your FSU MyProfile page , approximately 24-48 hours later your updated name should then display consistent…
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 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…
How do I export my Gradebook from my Canvas site?
In order to export your New Gradebook from Canvas, you will want to navigate to Grades from the Course Navigation Menu. From here, select Actions in the upper left of the New Gradebook, and then select Export from the drop-down menu. The New Gradebook can only be exported as a .csv file. Further resources: …
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…
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