How does file storage work in Canvas?
There are three types of Files you can access in Canvas: User Files , Course Files , and Group Files . User Files function like a flash drive and are a handy spot to keep your own personal files. This feature is available to instructors, TAs, and students. Course Files are the files that are added to your cou…
Can I use rubrics in Canvas?
Yes. Canvas has fairly extensive rubric options, allowing you to attach a rubric to an assignment, graded discussion items, and quizzes. Rubrics can be used both for grading purposes or for feedback only. You can also create rubrics in Microsoft Excel and then import those rubrics into Canvas. Further resources: …
Using Canvas to teach during university closures
Some emergency university closures may not be related to infrastructure damage or outages. In these cases, if it is safe to do so, you can continue to teach your classes online in order to avoid losing valuable class time. We strongly recommend taking a proactive approach to ensure that your face-to-face class can ea…
Using Canvas Integration: How to activate your FSU Zoom account
The Zoom web-conferencing tool is now integrated and available for use within all courses in FSU's Canvas. Simply follow the steps below to get started. How to activate your FSU Zoom account for use with Canvas integration * Login to your official FSU Zoom account at fsu.zoom.us using your FSU account credential…
How to disable syllabus in navigation and upload syllabus file to module
We highly recommend that you use the Syllabus page provided within your Canvas course to house your syllabus. It may seem convenient to bypass the Syllabus page altogether, but using it creates a much more intuitive experience for your students. If you are looking to upload a syllabus file to your course, we recommen…
Canvas Sub-account Admins: Admin and Course Permissions
This article is intended for Sub-account Administrators at Florida State University. If you would like to become a Sub-account Administrator, please review the below information and submit a request using the instructions provided in the article Canvas Sub-account Admins: Requesting Access . Administrative Permissi…
How to add custom questions to your evaluations using Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys (formerly EvaluationKIT)
To log into your Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) account, please access the following link: Course Evaluations & Surveys Note: Your FSUID and password will be required to login. You may need to toggle to your Administrator account by using the drop down menu at the top right of your screen as indicated…
Get to Know New Quizzes
New Quizzes has changed, updated, and improved many features that you use when creating a quiz or exam in Canvas. Use this guide to see how a New Quiz is created from start to finish and explore how the layout has changed. You can click on any image to enlarge it. Navigate this page: Creating a Quiz New Questio…
I want to streamline my personal calendar - can I import my course calendar into an external calendar tool, such as iCal, Outlook, or Google Calendar?
Yes! You can subscribe to your course calendar using any external calendar tool that accepts the iCal format. This includes iCal, Outlook, and Google Calendar. Further resources: * Where can I find the Calendar iCal feed? * How do I subscribe to the Calendar feed using Outlook? * How do I subscribe to the Calen…
What file types are supported in Canvas Assignments?
SpeedGrader, the inline grading tool in Canvas, and Canvas DocViewer, the inline annotation and markup tool in Canvas, can support the following documents: * doc -- Microsoft Word Document (old format) * docx -- Microsoft Word Document * key -- Software License Keys * numbers -- Apple Numbers File * odf -- Op…
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