About FSU Canvas Technical Support (from FSU Office of Digital Learning)
The Office of Digital Learning's Technical Support group is dedicated to helping FSU faculty, staff, and students with their online teaching and learning needs. More specifically, we can assist you with FSU's learning management system, Canvas ( canvas.fsu.edu ), as well as its surrounding technologies. Contact us a…
How to build your new Canvas course
First time teaching at FSU? Browse our complete checklist . Canvas does not have to be complicated or cumbersome. Do the following things and you will be well on your way to creating a rich online learning experience for your students. If you get stuck, don't hesitate to give us a call at (850) 644-8004 or schedu…
How to share Kaltura videos and audio recordings
Note: If you are wanting to learn how to share or give away ownership of your Kaltura media, please see this instructional guide: how to share or give away media ownership in Kaltura. Once you have recorded or uploaded your video(s) or audio recording(s) into My Media , there are several methods you can use to…
Downloading Kaltura Media Items You Already Own
It is now possible for instructors to download their own Kaltura videos and audio recordings! Follow the instructions below to learn how: Note: FSU recommends using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to download your Kaltura media. * Under My Media , select Edit for the video or audio recording you want to downlo…
Canvas Grades and Grading FAQs
FAQs * What items are gradable in Canvas? * What are the best practice recommendations for using Canvas's New Gradebook? * How do I use the New Gradebook? * How to adjust dues dates and availability dates in Canvas * Does Canvas have an inline assignment grading feature? (SpeedGrader) * Can I use rubrics in Ca…
Downloading a Zoom meeting recording
Depending on whether you have chosen to record to the Zoom Cloud or to your local device, there are different steps to take to download your recording. Please note: We recommend recording meetings to the Zoom cloud . If you record to the Zoom cloud, then your meeting recording will automatically be added to your Ka…
How to adjust due dates and availability dates in Canvas
Depending on how you have designed your course, you may need to adjust your assignment due dates, your assignment availability dates, or both. For more information on the differences between these dates, see What is the difference between assignment due dates and availability dates? New feature: You can now bulk a…
Canvas Notification Settings Guide
You can select when you would like to receive notifications from Canvas (immediately, daily, weekly, or none). Listed below are FSU's recommended notification settings. If you are an instructor, click here . STUDENTS Keep in mind: * These settings are applied to all courses and organizations across Canvas. Howe…
How to lower your video's file size using Handbrake
If you are having difficulty uploading a video to Kaltura in Canvas, you may need to compress the video's file size. To do so, FSU ODL Technical Support recommends the use of Handbrake. To use Handbrake, please follow the directions below: * Download the appropriate version of Handbrake for your computer and op…
How to allow extra time for student(s) on a Canvas assessment
These directions will allow you to comply with the additional time requirements that students may need as part of their academic accommodations determined by the Office of Accessibility Services . Please note: The availability window contained in your Quiz's "available from/to" fields needs to be long enough to acc…
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