Is there a way to quickly check my course site for any broken links?
In this article: * Overview * Checking for Broken Links * Further Resources Overview One of the simplest yet most impactful ways to improve the student experience is by diligently maintaining link integrity. Broken links act as digital dead ends that disrupt the flow of study, cause unnecessary frustration,…
How do I submit a new feature idea for Canvas?
In this article: * Suggesting New Features * Further Resources Suggesting New Features Canvas's developers like hearing from you! You can submit a new feature contribution through the Collective Roadmap space specific to Canvas LMS. This allows uses to initiate conversations about improvements or enhancement…
Resetting Your Canvas Account Password
In this article: * Central Authentication System * Troubleshooting and Support * FSUID Account Management Central Authentication System FSU uses a central authentication system which allows users to transition seamlessly between myFSU, Canvas, and many other FSU systems. Only one set of login credentials - you…
Can I permit or deny guests/observers in my course site?
In this article: * Guest & Observer Permissions * Further Resources Guest & Observer Permissions Can I permit or deny guests and/or observers in my course site? You cannot, as the instructor, edit guest/observer role access on a course level. In Canvas this role access is reserved only for Canvas account admin…
Can I view my course site from the student perspective?
In this article: * Using Canvas's Student View * Further Resources Using Canvas's Student View Can I view my course site from the student perspective? Yes, the Student View tool allows you to view your course as your students see it. However, please note that Student View is not the same as the actual Studen…
How do I add a rubric to a Canvas quiz?
In this article: * Overview * Step to add a rubric to a quiz * Further Resources Overview You can add a rubric to a Classic Quiz or New Quiz to help students understand expectations for the quiz and provide transparency around how you intend to score it. Rubrics can also be added to quizzes when you have an ou…
Can I edit the course calendar?
In this article: * Managing the Course Calendar * Further Resources Managing the Course Calendar Can I edit the course calendar? Yes, you can add events to the course Calendar and make changes to existing events by dragging and dropping calendar items. Any assignment due date changes made in your Calendar ar…
How do I add an existing question bank to my quiz?
In this article: * Adding Questions to a Quiz * Further Resources Adding Questions to a Quiz Note: The following information assumes you have already set up question banks. See How do I make Question Banks? for more information on setting up question banks initially. Using Question Banks saves time draf…
How do I use and navigate Assignments in Canvas?
In this article: * Canvas Assignments Overview * Further Resources Canvas Assignments Overview Canvas Assignments include Quizzes (assessments and surveys), graded Discussions, and online submissions (paper submissions). The Assignments page shows your students all of the Assignments that will be exp…
How do I keep track of attendance?
In this article: * Attendance Feature Overview * Further Resources Attendance Feature Overview Though Canvas has a built-in Attendance feature, we have found that it is not ideal in every situation. Depending on your class size and personal preferences, this tool may not be the best option for your course…
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