Microsoft Excel Accessibility Resources
Video Resources These are short videos that include closed captions and transcripts. * Using Accessible Templates (02:28) Prebuilt Excel templates can help save time and improve accessibility in the content that you create. * Making Tables Accessible (04:24) Name and format tables carefully to make data a…
Web-conferencing Example Scenarios
We have recently transitioned away from using and supporting Bb Collaborate as FSU's web-conferencing tool. As of November 6, 2019, Bb Collaborate is no longer available for use university-wide. However, colleges and/or departments that currently license Bb Collaborate separately will still be able to use the tool. …
Using Canvas Commons
The Commons is a great Open Educational Resource ( OER ) that allows users to exchange ideas, educational materials, videos, software, and even textbooks . This freely accessed domain provides an all-access pass for individuals seeking course materials without cost or other restrictions. All instructors can uploa…
I want to make certain items available after a particular date. Can I do this in Canvas?
Yes. To make certain items (eg., a module, a quiz, an assignment, etc.) available after a particular date, simply use the "lock module" setting or the assignment/quiz/discussion availability date setting. Further resources * How do I lock a module? * What is the difference between assignment due dates and avai…
Instructors: How to import Kaltura media from another course
Kaltura offers you the ability to move media from one course's Media Gallery to another one with only a few simple steps. * Navigate to the Course Media menu item (or "Media Gallery") of the destination course . Make sure that Kaltura's Course Media feature has been enabled in both courses. * In the top-right…
Is there an anonymous grading feature in Canvas?
Yes, you can use SpeedGrader's anonymous grading feature. Further resources * How do I get to SpeedGrader from an assignment, quiz, or graded discussion? * How do I hide student names in SpeedGrader?
TurningPoint Overview
Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy TurningPoint provided by Turning Technologies is a polling software that allows instructors to ask interactive questions, track participant progress, and receive instant feedback. Students can use either a mobile app or a TurningPoint clicker to engage in interactive activi…
How to build an outcome
For information on designing course learning outcomes, please see FSU’s Outcomes and Institutional Effectiveness guidelines . Keep in mind: It is best to build Outcomes at the Sub-Account level in Canvas. Though it is possible to create Outcomes within an individual course site, the real power of Outcomes is in th…
Adding Titles to PowerPoint Slides
NOTE: The instructions featured in this article were written based on Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows (Version 2412). The interface and features demonstrated below may vary based on the version of PowerPoint you use (eg, PowerPoint for web, PowerPoint for macOS). If your version differs from what is shown in this ar…
Online Alternatives to In-Person Proctored Exams
Although proctored exams are a common means of assessing student learning, these alternatives are worth considering: Open-book, take-home exams delivered and scored by Canvas This method can be especially effective if high-stakes exams are replaced with or broken up into multiple, lower-stakes tests. When questions…
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