Can I create a sign-up for students to schedule appointments with me?
In this article: * Scheduling Student Appointments * Further Resources Scheduling Student Appointments Can I create a sign-up for students to schedule appointments with me? Yes, you will need to use the Scheduler calendar tool in Canvas to create a sign-up list/schedule appointment time slots. Instructors …
Can I use rubrics in Canvas?
In this article: * Rubrics in Canvas * Further Resources Rubrics in Canvas Can I use rubrics in Canvas? Yes, Canvas offers a fairly extensive set of rubric options, allowing you to attach rubrics to assignments, graded discussion items, and quizzes. Rubrics can be used for both grading and feedback. See the …
Can I randomize quiz/exam questions?
In this article: * Randomizing Quiz Questions Classic Quizzes New Quizzes * Further Resources Randomizing Quiz Questions Can I randomize the questions I give my students in a quiz or exam? You can easily randomize the questions that your students are given on an exam. Classic Quizzes In Classic Quizzes …
Can I email students from within the Gradebook interface?
In this article: * Messaging Students from the Gradebook * Further Resources Messaging Students from the Gradebook Can I email students from within the Gradebook interface? Yes, you can use the Gradebook to send messages to your students. See the resources below on for specific steps on how to message studen…
Can I import my course calendar into an external calendar tool, such as iCal, Outlook, or Google Calendar?
In this article: * Exporting Calendar Capabilities * Further Resources Exporting Calendar Capabilities Can I import my course calendar into an external calendar tool, such as iCal, Outlook, or Google Calendar? Yes! You can subscribe to your course calendar using any external calendar tool that accepts the iCa…
How do I message my students in a course before the semester starts?
In this article: * How to publish your Canvas course * How to move your course start date * Keep in Mind There are two ways you can communicate with students in your course before the semester start date: * Use the Faculty Center email roster tool in myFSU. * Publish your course and move up the course s…
How does file storage work in Canvas?
In this article: * File Storage Overview * Our Recommendations * Further Resources File Storage Overview There are three types of Files you can access in Canvas: User Files , Course Files , and Group Files . * User Files function like a flash drive and are a handy spot to keep your own personal files. …
Can I make group discussion boards?
In this article: * Creating Group Discussions * Further Resources Creating Group Discussions Yes, you can make group-specific discussions in Canvas. You will need to create the student groups prior to creating the group discussions. See the Instructure Resources below for more information specific to your us…
How do I hide my Canvas "course files" area from students?
In this article: * Managing Student Access to Course Files Managing Student Access to Course Files Canvas's default setting is to automatically allow your students to have access to all the items that you put into your Course Files. Our FSU course templates automatically hide the Course Files link on the cours…
Why am I getting an "unsupported browser" message in Canvas?
In this article: * Error Message * Solution If you are receiving the following error message, it is because you are using a browser that is not officially supported by Canvas . If you are using Google Chrome Enterprise or Firefox ESR ;(which are often used in computer labs), then you will receive this e…
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