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 …
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 …
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…
How to access Outcomes data on the course level
In this article: * How to enable Learning Mastery in your course * How to access Outcomes data * Further Resources Before you can access any data collected by the Outcomes you are using in your course, you will need to enable the Learning Mastery Gradebook in your course settings. If you already have Learning…
Hosting Videos in Canvas
In this article: * Embedding External Video Materials * Uploading/Recording Media Embedding External Video Materials Although you can hyperlink to existing video content on the web, embedding it within pages on your course site makes the experience a smoother one for students. You can easily link to or embed …
Online Alternatives to In-Person Proctored Exams
In this article: * Open-book, take-home exams delivered and scored by Canvas * Canvas discussion forum assignments * Student papers and portfolios * Multimedia assignments * Online simulations and labs * General Resources for Alternative Assessment Strategies Although proctored exams are a common means of asse…
Instructors: How to activate your Kaltura account in Canvas
In this article: * Authorize Kaltura from the Canvas Help menu * Authorize Kaltura from within one of your course sites * Further Resources Kaltura , our premier video upload service integrated with Canvas, isn't automatically available to new users. But fear not: it's available to everyone after a few simple s…
Canvas Miscellaneous FAQs
In this article: * Overview * Further Resources Overview Canvas is a remarkably robust Learning Management System that offers an extensive suite of tools designed to streamline your teaching and enhance the student experience. While many of its core functions are straightforward, this article highlights a spe…
How to add hotspots to a Kaltura video
In this article: * Accessing your Kaltura video's editor * Inserting hotspots into your video * Using advanced settings with hotspots * Further Resources Kaltura offers 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 …
iClicker Cloud: Instructor Overview
In this article: * Step 1: Download iClicker hardware * Step 2: Create your account and course in iClicker Cloud * Step 3: Manage your iClicker Course Settings * Step 4: Connect your Canvas course with iClicker Cloud * How to request iClicker hardware * How to turn on the receiver * Further Resources iClick…
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