Installing & Using the Import Rubric Tool
Canvas offers the ability to create rubrics offline in a Microsoft Excel file and then import those rubrics into Canvas for use with SpeedGrader. It's a fairly simple process, though it does require the installation of some software to get started. Quick Install Guide First things first: We recommend that you inst…
What is the file size upload limit?
The file size limit for uploading and hosting an item in Canvas Files is 500 MB. For sharing videos we recommend that you use Kaltura to upload and host your video, and then embed it or link to it in your Canvas site. Further resources * Overview of the Kaltura Video App for Canvas * Kaltura LMS Integration for…
How to copy a single Content Page from one course to another in Canvas
Looking to copy a single Canvas page, assignment, quiz, or discussion item that didn't use a Design Tools template? Use Canvas's Direct Share feature instead. As of October 2018 it is now possible to copy an existing assignment/discussion/quiz description and Canvas Content Page that does not utilize a Design Too…
How to access My Media for Kaltura
Under the Canvas Help menu, select the Instructors: My Media (Kaltura) or Students: My Media (Kaltura) option that matches your primary role in FSU's Canvas: If you get an "Access Denied" message, it means you are not enrolled in the course whose link you clicked on. If you are a student, simply registe…
Editing Videos in Kaltura
Kaltura allows you to change videos after they have already been uploaded to your My Media page. You can alter the video description, adjust which formats are available for download, and even replace the video file entirely. Accessing the editing options: * Navigate to My Media . * On the My Media page , scroll …
Managing Extra Credit in Canvas
Attention, instructors! We are currently reassessing this article as Canvas has implemented a few changes to group assignment weights and extra credit. If you've noticed these changes have affected your students' grades or would like assistance with working on group assignment weights, please contact ODL Technical S…
How do I clear a student's attempt for a test?
Unfortunately, there is no way to clear a student's attempt for a test. Canvas was considering adding this feature but ultimately chose not to (see Delete Quiz Attempts for more information). Canvas emphasizes a focus on retaining records and maintaining historical data just in case those records are required for…
How can I randomize questions in my quiz?
You can easily randomize the questions that your students are given on an exam. This is often accomplished by linking a Question Bank or an Item Bank. Question or Item Banks have a pool of questions which will randomly supply a quiz with a number of questions you specify. The specified number must be less than or equ…
How do I create Assignment weights?
You can create Assignment Groups and assign weights (%) for each assignment group to calculate the final grade out of a total of 100%. Note: Canvas treats all graded items as Assignments, e.g., Discussions, Quizzes, etc. The weights for all assignment groups must add up to a total of 100% (unless you are …
How do I view / download documents in Canvas
Canvas's inline DocViewer allows you to auto preview all files in a course without downloading them to your device. You can also use auto preview when grading assignment submissions. The inline file preview works for most commonly used file formats with the exception of: * images (.jpg, .png., .tiff, .bmp, .gif …
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