Can I divide my students into groups for assignments, discussions, etc.?
Making and using student groups within Canvas Yes, you can divide your students into groups in your Canvas site. You must first create your group set and then create the individual student groups. You have the following options for creating a group set in Canvas: * Allow self sign-up * Require that group members …
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
FAQs * What are the best practices for Canvas Assessments (Quizzes)? * How do I make a test/quiz in Canvas? * What test/quiz settings are available in Canvas? * How to allow extra time for student(s) on a Canvas assessment * Can I make surveys in Canvas? * Can I make an assessment so that students only see one…
How can I exempt a student's grades?
Canvas calls exempted grades "excused." Excused assignments are not factored into the student's total grade, and the student will not be able to submit the excused assignments. You can excuse a grade by selecting the specific student's cell in the gradebook and typing "EX." Alternatively, you can follow the steps i…
Can I make students post to a discussion board before they can see other students' posts?
Yes, you can select this option in your Canvas discussions. However, please note that students may occasionally circumvent this requirement by deleting their posts. To prevent students from using this workaround, you can change your course settings to disable students' ability to delete their posts. Further Resour…
Can I remove a discussion board thread or forum?
Yes, you can remove a discussion, and you can remove a thread from a discussion. You can also allow your students to edit and delete their own posts. Further resources: * How do I delete a discussion in a course? * How do I edit or delete student discussion posts in a course? * How do I allow students to edit an…
Technology Recommendations for Learning Online at FSU
For the best online learning experience, please keep the technical recommendations in this article in mind. To skip down to the specific information you are looking for, use the following links: * General Technology Recommendations * Canvas Recommendations * Zoom Recommendations General Technology Recommenda…
How do I run an Item Analysis on my Canvas Assessment?
Canvas keeps track of lots of different analytics for you, so you have lots of options available when you are looking for statistical information about your classes. Please keep in mind that there are some limitations to Canvas's Item Analysis tool . If you would like more information about item analysis, check out…
Using the Canvas App at FSU
Navigation: * Recommendations * Troubleshooting Close & reopen app Check for app updates Check for mobile device updates Restart device Clear cache Uninstall/re-install the app The Canvas mobile app is great for referencing your course information on the go. However, when it doe…
What is the difference between text submissions and file upload submissions
You can restrict the file type for assignment submissions. For example, if you would like your students to only upload Word documents for grading and not any other file type, such as a PDF or a PowerPoint (PPT), you can specify the file extensions for Microsoft Word documents, such as doc and docx, in the Restri…
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