How to build an Outcome
In this article: * Navigate to the Outcomes Page * Using the Outcomes Interface The + Outcome Button The + Group Button The Find Button The Back Button The "..." (More) Button * How to Create an Outcome Keep in Mind: It is best to build Outcomes at the Sub-Account level in Canvas. Though it is poss…
Check Contrast for Accessibility with Colour Contrast Analyser
In this article: * How to download and install the free Colour Contrast Analyser * How to use the free Colour Contrast Analyser * Contrast Ratio Making sure your documents follow guidelines for optimum contrast is helpful for all students but especially for those with visual impairments like color blindness. Good…
Outcomes Overview
In this article: * Keep in mind * How to access and add Outcomes to your course * How to Apply Scores and Values to Students * Further Resources Outcomes are a built-in tool in Canvas that allows data tracking to measure course mastery. They can be applied to multiple courses within the university, your depar…
Canvas External Apps Request Form
In this article: * Requesting External Apps * Further Resources Requesting External Apps Click the button below to open the Canvas External Apps Request Form. Before proceeding, please review the list of external apps that are already installed and possibly hidden on your site. Visit this instructional gui…
Microsoft Word Accessibility Resources
In this article: * Video Resources * Text-based Resources * Further Resources Video Resources The list below presents short videos that include closed captions and transcripts. * Checking Document Accessibility (01:10) Learn how to open and use the Accessibility Checker to find issues that make Word diff…
Accessibility Tips: Optimum Color Contrast
In this article: * How to Fix Contrast Issues * Tips for Good Contrast Choosing Fonts Choosing Colors * Further Resources * New to Ally? Need some simple fixes to improve accessibility? The Office of Digital Learning has a collection of tips for making course content more accessible. See the full …
OER Commons Overview
In this article: * Overview of OER Commons * Further Resources OER Commons accessibility statement OER Commons Privacy Policy Overview of OER Commons OER Commons is a freely accessible online library that allows teachers and others to search for and discover open educational resources and other available …
Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility Resources
In this article: * Video Resources * Text-based Resources * Further Resources Video Resources These are short videos that include closed captions and transcripts. * Making Slides Accessible (02:29) Put your PowerPoint slide content in proper reading order so screen readers read it correctly for users with…
Can I edit my course notification preferences?
In this article: * Editable Canvas Notifications * Further Resources Editable Canvas Notifications Can I edit my course notification preferences? Yes. You can select when you would like to receive notifications from Canvas (Right away, daily, weekly, none). See the Further Resources section below for guides …
What types of Assignments are available in Canvas?
In this article: * Overview of Assignment Types * Further Resources Getting Started Managing Assignments Advanced Features Overview of Assignment Types Canvas provides a versatile range of assignment types designed to meet various instructional needs, whether you are collecting digital files, hosting d…
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