Canvas Workshop and Appointment Registration
To register for a Consultation or Workshop with Canvas specialists here at the Office of Distance Learning, please visit our workshop and appointment registration page for more information about consultations, workshops, webinars, and departmental training opportunities. From here, you can either sign up for one…
How to disable syllabus in navigation and upload syllabus file to module
We highly recommend that you use the Syllabus page provided within your Canvas course to house your syllabus. It may seem convenient to bypass the Syllabus page altogether, but using it creates a much more intuitive experience for your students. If you are looking to upload a syllabus file to your course, we recommen…
Can I use random blocks of questions?
You can easily randomize the questions that your students are given on an exam. In Classic Quizzes use a question group or a question group linked to a question bank. For detailed steps please see: * How do I create a quiz with a question group to randomize quiz questions? * How do I create a quiz with a question…
How to add custom questions to your evaluations using Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys (formerly EvaluationKIT)
To log into your Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) account, please access the following link: Course Evaluations & Surveys Note: Your FSUID and password will be required to login. You may need to toggle to your Administrator account by using the drop down menu at the top right of your screen as indicated…
File Format Accessibility Resources
Choosing the most appropriate file format for Canvas course content will enable your students to access materials regardless of their digital platform or location, or if they have any type of disability. Below is a list of best practices for various file formats. Use these quick links to skip to a particular article…
Can I email students from within the Gradebook interface?
You can use the Gradebook to send messages to your students. The information below describes how to message students using the Message Students Who option. You can send messages to your students based on the following assignment categories: * Have submitted * Have not yet submitted * Have not been graded * …
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 iCal format. This includes iCal, Outlook, and Google Calendar. Further resources * How do I view the Calendar iCal feed to import and subscribe to an external calendar? * How do I subscribe to the Calendar feed using…
Using Canvas to teach during university closures
Some emergency university closures may not be related to infrastructure damage or outages. In these cases, if it is safe to do so, you can continue to teach your classes online in order to avoid losing valuable class time. We strongly recommend taking a proactive approach to ensure that your face-to-face class can ea…
How does file storage work in Canvas?
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. This feature is available to instructors, TAs, and students. Course Files are the files that are added to your cou…
How do I message my students in a course before the semester starts?
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 start date in Canvas. How to publish your Canvas course * In the Home page, select to Publish the course. …
Recent News View all
Key Resources
