How do I create a new feature idea for Canvas?
Canvas's developers like hearing from you! If you have an idea for functionality that Canvas does not currently offer, create a feature idea that the entire Canvas community can vote on. Both FSU users and users at other institutions can give your idea an "upvote." The ideas that garner enough "upvotes" catch Canvas …
What options are available for me when I conduct a course copy?
In Canvas items can be course copied on the individual item level rather than just entire areas in your course site. However, enrollments are not transferred over to your new site in a Course Copy. Further resources: * How do I copy content from my old Canvas course or Canvas development site into my new Canvas s…
Can I use iClicker in Canvas? How do I set it up?
Yes, iClicker is a third-party tool that we are able to use in Canvas. For set up please see: * iClicker Cloud: Instructor Overview * Download iClicker Cloud v6 1.0 Note: iClicker Cloud v6 1.0 release is the first step in adding new features including STEM questions and Short Answer case sensitivity to iClicker C…
Instructors: I want my students to meet together easily without me - can they do this with Zoom?
Zoom is a great tool for facilitating synchronous communication with your students, especially for online courses. Though Zoom does not feature an "always on" course room, your students can still utilize their own FSU Zoom accounts to meet with one another to collaborate on group projects, form study groups, and more…
Microsoft Immersive Reader in Canvas
Navigate this article : * Text Preferences * Grammar Options * Reading Preferences Microsoft Immersive Reader is an accessibility and reading experience tool integrated into Canvas. The tool can be used to help students read and understand course pages, assignment instructions, and the syllabus. It is not availab…
Is there a way to quickly check my course site for any broken links?
Yes, there are two primary ways to quickly validate all the external links in your Canvas course site to verify that they are all working. * Using Canvas: How do I validate links in a course? * Using DesignPLUS: Accessibility Options Link Checker
Accessing Kaltura Media Analytics
Kaltura offers you the ability to view analytics for your course videos in a couple of different ways, depending on whether you are using the Course Media Gallery feature or simply sharing individual Kaltura videos via Canvas pages. Note: If a user downloads the video to watch it offline, this viewing will not be…
Resetting Your Canvas Account Password
FSU uses a central authentication system which allows users to transition seamlessly between myFSU, Canvas, and many other FSU systems. Only one set of login credentials - your FSUID and password - are needed, and these credentials are maintained by FSU's Information Technology Services . In the event that you h…
How do I add a rubric to a Canvas quiz?
To add a rubric to a quiz, follow the directions in the Canvas Guide article How do I add a rubric to a quiz?
How to utilize public reporting using Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys (formerly EvaluationKIT)
To make use of the public reporting portal visit fsu.evaluationkit.com . Enter a course code or instructor name and use the purple magnifying glass button to search. (Click image below to enlarge) You can further refine your search results or search for a different course/instructor using the menu on the left …
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