How do I export/import quizzes in Canvas?
You can export and import quizzes in canvas from the Settings menu on the left hand side of your course site. Further resources: * How do I import quizzes from QTI packages? * How do I export quiz content from my (Canvas) course?
Can I remove a discussion board thread or forum?
Yes, you can remove a discussion, and you can remove a thread from a discussion. You can also allow your students to edit and delete their own posts. Further resources: * How do I delete a discussion in a course? * How do I edit or delete student discussion posts in a course? * How do I allow students to edit an…
Avoiding the "Invalid CSV File" error message while importing grades from Excel
Canvas allows instructors to export and import the gradebook so that changes can be made in Excel. Unfortunately, both Mac and PC users have to avoid corrupting the exported file. Excel treats the exported file differently for both PCs and Macs, and both operating systems have separate errors that can occur resulting…
Technology Recommendations for Learning Online at FSU
For the best online learning experience, please keep the technical recommendations in this article in mind. To skip down to the specific information you are looking for, use the following links: * General Technology Recommendations * Canvas Recommendations * Zoom Recommendations General Technology Recommenda…
Technology Accessibility Statements and Privacy Policies
Florida State University is committed to maintaining a fully accessible online learning environment. Please find our accessibility statements and privacy policies below. To skip down to the specific information you are looking for, use the following links: Accessibility Statements Privacy Policies Accessibility …
How to set up your course Grading Scheme
It is important that you enable and accurately implement a Grading Scheme in your Canvas course that matches the information you provide in your course syllabus. This is crucial because if your Canvas course grading scheme is not accurate, then your students will see a different final grade calculation in Canvas than…
Can I make students post to a discussion board before they can see other students' posts?
Yes, you can select this option in your Canvas discussions. However, please keep in mind that sometimes students will work around this requirement by deleting their posts. To prevent students from being able to use this "workaround" you can change your course settings to disable students' ability to delete their pos…
Does Canvas have a grade history feature?
Yes, Canvas's grading history feature allows you to see who graded each item and revert grades for students if needed. The New Gradebook offers this feature for instructors to use. Further resources: * How do I view the history of all grading changes in the New Gradebook?
Access to Canvas outside the U.S.
Florida State University faculty, staff, students, and alumni have an international presence. Wherever they are located, they require stable and timely access to FSU's Canvas learning management system (LMS). For most countries, as long as one has internet access, Canvas should be accessible. However, there are a few…
Instructors: How to Submit an Assignment Directly to Turnitin
Please keep in mind: With the New Turnitin Direct, submitting an assignment directly to Turnitin will not have the assignment sync to the Canvas Gradebook. Instead, it will need to be submitted through canvas. * Navigate to Turnitin.com and log in. If this is the first time you are accessing Turnitin.com you …
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