How to delete HTML syllabus "Grading Scheme" block
* Click into your Canvas course site. * Select Syllabus on your course navigation menu. * Click the Edit button in the upper right of the page. * Launch Design Tools by clicking the rocket ship icon in the upper-right corner (this icon appears any where you can click edit and use the rich content editor …
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…
Outcomes Overview
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 department, your college, or another Sub-Account level. Applying Outcomes to multiple Canvas Rubrics and Quizzes allows you to track both individual student p…
How do I create an assignment in Canvas?
You can create assignments from the Assignments Index page (Assignments area of course site) and you have two options: * You can create an assignment template, or * You can create the entire assignment. An assignment template is just a placeholder for the assignment within an assignment group, such as a discussion…
How to add hotspots to a Kaltura video
Kaltura recently added a feature that allows you to add "hotspots" to your media items. These hotspots are in-video links to either external web resources (such as an article or a reading in your course site) or other parts of the video, and can be useful for better connecting your individual Kaltura videos with your…
How to embed Kaltura playlists into Canvas course content
Kaltura playlists can be embedded in Canvas Pages, Assignment descriptions, and other areas of Canvas that use the rich content editor . Follow these steps to embed your Kaltura playlist in your course content. * Navigate to your Canvas course that will contain the playlist. * Select Course Media on the cour…
DL Appointment: Using the copy tool for appointment submission
Departments now have access to a copy tool that may help the appointment submission go more quickly. Follow the steps below to copy appointments from a previous term into the upcoming term during the submission window. Step 1: Log into the system and go to the Appointment History Section. If the appointment submis…
What types of Assignments are available in Canvas?
Canvas offers several different assignment types: Assignment, Discussion, Quiz, External Tool Assignment (e. g., Turnitin Assignment), and Not Graded Assignment. Canvas also allows for No Submission assignments (e.g., a participation grade) and On Paper assignments (e.g., in-class pop quiz) whose grades you want …
Is there an anonymous grading feature in Canvas?
Yes, you can use SpeedGrader's anonymous grading feature. Further resources: * How do I enable anonymous grading for an assignment in SpeedGrader?
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