Students: How to send messages in Canvas
In this article: * Messaging in Canvas * FSU Information Security Policy Messaging in Canvas Sending messages to instructors and other students within a course can be a very critical feature for students. Canvas has the option to send messages to your classmates without the need of email addresses. To get star…
Can I make surveys in Canvas?
In this article: * Creating a Survey * Further Resources Creating a Survey Yes. To create a survey, go to the Quizzes menu item and create a quiz. In the Quiz Type section, you can make the quiz a graded or ungraded survey. Further Resources * How do I create a survey in my course?
What question types are available in Canvas?
In this article: * Overview of Canvas Question Types * Further Resources Overview of Canvas Question Types Canvas offers many types of questions including traditional multiple choice, true/false, multiple answer, fill-in-the-blank, and file upload questions. Additionally, Canvas offers more complex question typ…
Is there a way to quickly delete all the content in my site?
In this article: * Resetting Course Content in Canvas * Further Resources Resetting Course Content in Canvas Warning: Once you have reset your course content, all of that content has been permanently removed and cannot be recovered. We do not recommend that you use this option unless absolutely necessary. If…
How do I cross-list a section in my course?
In this article: * A few important points to keep in mind FERPA Compliance * How to Cross-list * Further Resources Cross-listing is Canvas's way of combining multiple sections into one course site. This is great for instructors who want to teach all of their sections using one site. A few important poin…
Accessibility and Usability Overview
In this article: * Why do I need to pay attention to accessibility? * Guidelines Overall Course Site Design General Principles Navigation Links Use of Color Course Multimedia Audio Video Images * General Text Recommendations in Canvas * File Format Accessibility Resources * Commu…
Getting Started: Instructor Edition
In this article: * Things to keep in mind * How do I log in? * How do I navigate Canvas? * When do I see my courses in Canvas? * How do I get quick help with Canvas? * Further Resources Instructor Video Tutorials Things to keep in mind * Development sites available! All instructors and graduate studen…
Canvas Discussion Board FAQs
In this article: * Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions (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 b…
What is the file size upload limit in Canvas?
In this article: * File Size Limits in Canvas * Further Resources File Size Limits in Canvas 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 s…
How do I clear a student's attempt for a test?
In this article: * Clearing a Student's Test Attempt * Further Resources Clearing a Student's Test Attempt 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. Canvas emphasizes a focus on retaining records and main…
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