Can I make students post to a discussion board before they can see other students' posts?
In this article: * Require Student Posts Prior to Seeing Other Posts * Further Resources Require Student Posts Prior to Seeing Other 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 preve…
Can I remove a discussion board thread or forum?
In this article: * Deleting a Thread or Forum * Further Resources Deleting a 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 edit or delete a discussion in a cour…
How can I exempt a student's grades?
In this article: * Reviewing the grades * Excusing the 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…
How do I run an Item Analysis on my Canvas Assessment?
In this article: * Accessing Quiz Item Analysis 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 …
Using the Canvas App at FSU
In this article: * Recommendations * Troubleshooting 1. Close and reopen the app 2. Check for app updates 3. Check your device for Operating System (OS) updates 4. Restart your device Android iOS 5. Clear the app's cache 6. Uninstall then re-install the Canvas mobile app The Canvas …
Technology Recommendations for Learning Online at FSU
In this article: * General Technology Recommendations Optional Technology * Canvas Recommendations * Zoom Recommendations For the best online learning experience, please keep the technical recommendations in this article in mind. General Technology Recommendations These are the minimum technical capabilitie…
What is the difference between text submissions and file upload submissions?
In this article: * What is the difference between text submissions and file upload submissions? Text Submissions File Upload Submissions * Restricting File Types for Upload Notes * Further Resources What is the difference between text submissions and file upload submissions? Canvas offers a variety…
Does Canvas have a grade history feature?
In this article: * Grading History in Canvas * Further Resources Grading History in Canvas Yes, Canvas's grading history feature allows you to see who graded each item and revert grades for students if needed. The New Gradebook offers this feature for instructors to use. Further Resources * How do I view the…
What is the Rich Content Editor (RCE) in Canvas?
In this article: * Overview of Canvas's Rich Content Editor (RCE) * Further Resources Overview of Canvas's Rich Content Editor (RCE) Canvas has a simple and streamlined approach to entering content anywhere the Rich Content Editor (RCE) is available. This includes Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Page…
Access to Canvas in China
In this article: * Particular Considerations * Can I Use Canvas in China? * Solution Florida State University faculty, staff, students, and alumni have an international presence. Regardless of their location, they require stable and timely access to FSU's Canvas learning management system (LMS). China , in pa…
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