I want to grade assignments offline - how do I download all my students' submissions?
In this article: * How to Download Student Submissions * Further Resources How to Download Student Submissions In order to download all student submissions for an assignment, you will want to navigate to that particular assignment page. On the right side of the screen there will be a column of related items whe…
How to hide a Module and its content from every area of your Canvas course
In this article: * Hiding Course Modules * Further Resources Hiding Course Modules Have you had to remove one of your course modules due to lack of time? In order to hide both the module and all of its content from your students you will need to: * Unpublish the module itself, and * Unpublish every item wi…
How do I export my Gradebook from my Canvas site?
In this article: * Exporting the Gradebook * Further Resources Exporting the Gradebook In order to export your Gradebook from Canvas, you will want to navigate to Grades from the Course Navigation Menu. The Export button can be located in the upper right hand corner of the Gradebook. The Gradebook can only…
I like to use adaptive release settings. Can I do this in Canvas?
In this article: * Adaptive Release in Canvas * Optional Configurations * Further Resources Adaptive release is a term commonly used in the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) to describe the practice of releasing content to students based on specific criteria or performance. In the Canvas LMS, while …
What file types are supported in Canvas Assignments?
In this article: * Supported File Types for Canvas Assignments * Supported Image Preview Files * Further Resources Supported File Types in Canvas Assignments Canvas supports many different file types for assignments. SpeedGrader, the inline grading tool in Canvas, and Canvas DocViewer, the inline annotation and…
How do I manually enroll a user (e.g., TA, Designer, etc.) into my course site?
In this article: * Manual Enrollment for Non-Students * Student Enrollment Rules * Further Resources Manual Enrollment for Non-Students Teachers can manually enroll TAs, fellow Teachers, and Learning Assistants by navigating to the People tab on the Course Navigation menu. From the People tab, you c…
How to create an attendance quiz or survey that requires a password
In this article: * How to Create an Attendance Quiz * Getting Attendance Quiz Results * Further Resources How to Create an Attendance Quiz * Click into your course site and then navigate to Quizzes on the course navigation menu on the screen's left. * Click on the garnet + Quizzes button in the upper rig…
How do I communicate with my students in Canvas?
In this article: * Communication Options * Further Resources Communication Options Canvas gives you many options for communicating with your students - through Announcements, Inbox (internal Canvas messaging tool similar to email), and Chat (communication in real time). Note: We do not recommend using Chat be…
Can I print a student's grades?
In this article: * Printing individual student grades * Further Resources Yes, you can print a student's grades. Canvas allows you to print individual student grades. If you would like to print all grades, it is recommended that you export the grades to a CSV file and print them in a spreadsheet applic…
Tips for Instructors for a Better Canvas Experience
In this article: * Getting Started and Support * Publishing and Visibility * Best Practices and Specialized Needs Getting Started and Support * Be sure to access the Canvas Video Guides for quick help on specifics. Check out ODL's comprehensive Canvas Support Center for additional support articles. …
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