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 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 …
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…
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 …
Quiz setup for FSU Testing Center and off-campus proctoring
In this article: * Introduction * On-Campus Exams Part 1A: Set up an IP Filter in Classic Quizzes Part 1B: Set up an IP Filter in New Quizzes * Off-Campus Proctoring Part 2: Duplicate the Quiz (exam) Part 3: Update Settings in the Duplicated Version Part 4: Gradebook Settings Introductio…
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…
How do I navigate around and use Canvas?
In this article: * Getting Started with Canvas * Further Resources Getting Started with Canvas Not sure where to start? Feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of learning how to use a new system? Fear not - here are some resources to help you get started in Canvas! We recommend starting with FSU's Canvas Instruc…
Instructors: How to retrieve your Canvas preferred email for a Turnitin account
In this article: * Canvas Email Overview * Looking up your Canvas email Canvas Email Overview Your Canvas account utilizes a preferred email to send notifications to and associate with the rest of Florida State's IT resources. In particular, you will need to know your preferred Canvas email if you want to log…
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…
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