Avoiding the "Invalid CSV File" error message while importing grades from Excel
Canvas allows instructors to export and import the gradebook so that changes can be made in Excel. Unfortunately, both Mac and PC users have to avoid corrupting the exported file. Excel treats the exported file differently for both PCs and Macs, and both operating systems have separate errors that can occur resulting…
How to add another email address to your Canvas account
Adding another email address to your Canvas account is crucial if you forward your FSU emails to another address, such as an @bio.fsu.edu address or a personal account like an @gmail.com address. These email addresses MUST be added to your Canvas account in order for you to successfully reply to a Canvas email notifi…
Can I divide my students into groups for assignments, discussions, etc.?
Making and using student groups within Canvas Yes, you can divide your students into groups in your Canvas site. You must first create your group set and then create the individual student groups. You have the following options for creating a group set in Canvas: * Allow self sign-up * Require that group members …
Canvas Best Practices
Use the following links to skip down to the specific information you are looking for: * Course Setup Basics Course Design Course Multimedia * Graded Work Gradebook setup, use, and end-of-semester concerns Quizzes & Assessments Assignments Discussions * Communication Basics Web-conferencing…
How to set up your course Grading Scheme
It is important that you enable and accurately implement a Grading Scheme in your Canvas course that matches the information you provide in your course syllabus. This is crucial because if your Canvas course grading scheme is not accurate, then your students will see a different final grade calculation in Canvas than…
Can I make students post to a discussion board before they can see other students' posts?
Yes, you can select this option in your Canvas discussions. However, please keep in mind that sometimes students will work around this requirement by deleting their posts. To prevent students from being able to use this "workaround" you can change your course settings to disable students' ability to delete their pos…
Can I remove a discussion board 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 delete a discussion in a course? * How do I edit or delete student discussion posts in a course? * How do I allow students to edit an…
Instructors: How to Submit an Assignment Directly to Turnitin
Please keep in mind: With the New Turnitin Direct, submitting an assignment directly to Turnitin will not have the assignment sync to the Canvas Gradebook. Instead, it will need to be submitted through canvas. * Navigate to Turnitin.com and log in. If this is the first time you are accessing Turnitin.com you …
Technology Accessibility Statements and Privacy Policies
Florida State University is committed to maintaining a fully accessible online learning environment. Please find our accessibility statements and privacy policies below. To skip down to the specific information you are looking for, use the following links: Accessibility Statements Privacy Policies Accessibility …
Technology Recommendations for Learning Online at FSU
For the best online learning experience, please keep the technical recommendations in this article in mind. To skip down to the specific information you are looking for, use the following links: * General Technology Recommendations * Canvas Recommendations * Zoom Recommendations General Technology Recommenda…
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