Canvas Discussion Board FAQs
FAQs * How do I navigate Canvas's discussion board? * How do I create discussion forums? * Can I remove a discussion board thread or forum? * Can I make group discussion boards? * Can I make students post to a discussion board before they can see other students' posts? * How do I allow students to attach files…
What is the file size upload limit?
The file size limit for uploading and hosting an item in Canvas Files is 500 MB. For sharing videos we recommend that you use Kaltura to upload and host your video, and then embed it or link to it in your Canvas site. Further resources * Overview of the Kaltura Video App for Canvas * Kaltura LMS Integration for…
How do I clear a student's attempt for a test?
Unfortunately, there is no way to clear a student's attempt for a test. Canvas was considering adding this feature but ultimately chose not to (see Delete Quiz Attempts for more information). Canvas emphasizes a focus on retaining records and maintaining historical data just in case those records are required for…
How can I randomize questions in my quiz?
You can easily randomize the questions that your students are given on an exam. This is often accomplished by linking a Question Bank or an Item Bank. Question or Item Banks have a pool of questions which will randomly supply a quiz with a number of questions you specify. The specified number must be less than or equ…
How do I assign students different due dates for the same assignment?
Canvas allows you to assign different due dates for an assignment to individual students or groups of students. This feature is helpful for facilitating make-ups, using different due dates for different course sections in cross-listed courses, assigning work differently to undergraduate and graduate sections, and oth…
About FSU Canvas Technical Support (from FSU Office of Digital Learning)
In this article: * How to Contact Us * In-Person Appointments, Consultations, & Workshops * About FSU ODL Technical Support The Office of Digital Learning's Canvas Technical Support group is dedicated to helping FSU faculty, staff, and students with their online teaching and learning needs. More specifically, we …
I registered for my course, so why isn't it showing up?
In this article: * Has the semester started yet? * Did you add the course fewer than 24 hours ago? * Do you see the course listed in Courses > All Courses? * Is the course published? * Next Steps If you've registered for a course in myFSU Student Central but can't find it in Canvas, there are a few reasons tha…
Getting Started: Student Edition
The following resources will assist you in preparing to use Canvas for the first time. What to keep in mind: * You DO NOT need to create or register for a Canvas account. We create all student accounts automatically after new student FSUIDs are activated, so there is no need for you to register for an account or …
Canvas Grades and Grading FAQs
FAQs * What items are gradable in Canvas? * What are the best practice recommendations for using Canvas's New Gradebook? * How do I use the Gradebook? * How to adjust dues dates and availability dates in Canvas * Does Canvas have an inline assignment grading feature? (SpeedGrader) * Can I use rubrics in Canvas…
How do I track student activity in my course?
In this article: * Course Statistics Viewing Totals and Storage * Course Analytics * Further Resources In Canvas, you have options to track student activity via Course Analytics and Course Statistics. For more information on the Grades area in Canvas, see Canvas Grades and Grading FAQs . Keep in mind: We do…
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