Design Tools: How to add a "module table of contents" option into module items
You can use Design Tools to improve your course site's accessibility by adding a "module table of contents" option to any item in a module that uses the rich content editor . This way, students can switch quickly and easily between module items without having to navigate back to the Modules page. We recommend that…
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…
Publish, Publish, Publish: Key to Canvas as well as academia!
Make sure your students can access your course and its content. Students cannot access your course or any specific items until you have both published the course itself AND published the specific items you want your students to access. Publish your course site You can publish your course site in two ways: From the …
Canvas Course Setup Checklist
We have created a course setup checklist for our FSU community that incorporates our best practice recommendations . This checklist is available in two different formats: As a Google Doc, or an accessible PDF. Please select your preferred format below. Canvas Course Setup Checklist Google Doc Accessible Canvas Cou…
Tips for Instructors for a Better Canvas Experience
* Be sure to access the Canvas Video Guides for quick help on specifics. Check out ODL’s Canvas Support Center for additional support articles. * Set up your notifications , and also be sure to encourage your students to do this. * Publish, publish, publish. You must publish pages , modules , assignments ,…
Canvas Course Menu & Settings FAQs
FAQs * Can I customize my course site in Canvas? * Can I edit or customize the course navigation menu in my Canvas course site? * What settings and features are available at the course level? * How do I import the default Home page into my course from Commons? * How can I connect third-party tools like Google…
How to hide a Module and its content from every area of your Canvas course
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 * Unpublish every item within that particular module The quickest way to Unpublish both is by clicking the green …
How do I make a test/quiz in Canvas?
Canvas offers several assessment options. Please note, if you wish to use question groups and question banks, we recommend you create those question groups and banks before creating the quiz itself. If you are concerned about the security of your quiz, see our recommendations for increasing quiz security to minimize…
Canvas Assignments FAQs
FAQs * How do I use/navigate Assignments in Canvas? * How do I create assignment weights? * What types of Assignments are available in Canvas? * What file types are supported in Canvas Assignments? * How do I create an assignment in Canvas? * How do I assign students different due dates for the same assignment…
Canvas Assessments FAQs
304 - Quizzes Overview (Instructors) (Last updated 2023-06-02) from the Instructure Community video guides . To view subtitles for this video, click the subtitles icon in the toolbar between the volume and gear icons. The subtitles icon looks like a box with two broken horizontal lines along the bottom. You can al…
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