Canvas Files FAQs
In this article: * Managing Files Video Overview * Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Managing Files Video Overview Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) * How does file storage work in Canvas? * How do I navigate/use Files in Canvas? * How do I hide my Canvas "course files" area from students? * What file types …
Canvas Content Management FAQs
In this article: * Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) * What can I do with my Canvas site? * How do I organize my course content? * Can I edit or customize the course menu in my Canvas course site? * Can I customize my course site in Canvas? * How do I add a syllabus to my sit…
What file types are compatible with Canvas?
In this article: * File Compatibility Overview * Further Resources File Compatibility Overview What file types are compatible with Canvas? Canvas supports a wide array of file formats to ensure students and instructors can share content seamlessly. Most standard office documents (such as .docx, .pdf, and .pptx…
Students: Why is my weighted group total out of 200% instead of 100%?
In this article: * Understanding Extra Credit Weighting Understanding Extra Credit Weighting While reviewing your grades, if your weighted group total reads 200% rather than 100%, it means your instructor has added an extra credit grade column to your course. In a weighted grade course structure, that extra 100…
How do I hide the calculated total column from students in the Gradebook?
In this article: * Hide totals in student grades summary * Further Resources How do I hide the calculated total column from students in the Gradebook? In Course Settings , instructors have the option to hide total grades from students. By default, students can see the totals for assignment groups when they v…
How do I add YouTube videos in Canvas?
In this article: * Adding YouTube Videos to Canvas * Further Resources Adding YouTube Videos to Canvas You can add YouTube videos to your course site in a variety of places. To add a YouTube video in Modules , you will need to add YouTube videos as an External Tool or as an External URL . Adding the video …
Can I edit or customize the course menu in my Canvas course site?
In this article: * Course Menu Customization Available Customizations Limitations * Further Resources This guide outlines how to manage and customize the navigation menu within your Canvas course site at Florida State University. While the course menu provides a consistent experience for students, i…
Can I create peer review assignments so that my students can give each other feedback on their work?
In this article: * Creating peer review assignments * Further Resources Creating peer review assignments Can I create peer review assignments so that my students can give each other feedback on their work? There are two different options for creating peer review assignments: Turnitin 's PeerMark peer review …
How do I copy content from my old Canvas course or development site into my new course site for this semester?
In this article: * Overview * Further Resources Overview Below, you will find resources for how to copy content from your old Canvas course site or development site to your new Canvas site for this semester. Accessibility Pro Tip: To avoid unnecessary clutter and accessibility remediation in your new course,…
Can I create a quiz where students only see one question at a time?
In this article: * Quiz Configuration: One Question at a Time * Further Resources Quiz Configuration: One Question at a Time Can I create a quiz or exam where students only see one question at a time? Yes. You can also lock questions after students have answered them and moved on to the next question so that …
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