Get to Know New Quizzes
New Quizzes has changed, updated, and improved many features that you use when creating a quiz or exam in Canvas. Use this guide to see how a New Quiz is created from start to finish and explore how the layout has changed. You can click on any image to enlarge it. Navigate this page: Creating a Quiz New Questio…
[NEW TURNITIN DIRECT] Instructors: How to view originality reports for Turnitin Direct assignments
Turnitin Direct allows you to view the originality reports for submitted student work from within the Canvas SpeedGrader to streamline the grading process. Locate Similarity Reports within SpeedGrader * Click Assignments on the course navigation menu. * Locate the Turnitin Direct assignment and click on the …
Using Canvas Commons
The Commons is a great Open Educational Resource ( OER ) that allows users to exchange ideas, educational materials, videos, software, and even textbooks . This freely accessed domain provides an all-access pass for individuals seeking course materials without cost or other restrictions. All instructors can uploa…
How do I navigate/use Files in Canvas?
Learn how to use the Files area in Canvas from the resources below. Please note, you will not be able to upload files larger than 500 MB. For sharing videos we recommend that you use Kaltura to upload and host your video, then embed it or link to it in your Canvas site. Further resources: * How do I use Files as a…
Web-conferencing Example Scenarios
We have recently transitioned away from using and supporting Bb Collaborate as FSU's web-conferencing tool. As of November 6, 2019, Bb Collaborate is no longer available for use university-wide. However, colleges and/or departments that currently license Bb Collaborate separately will still be able to use the tool. …
Will I be able to 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 However, please note that Student View does not differentiate between published and unpublished content and should not be used as an accurate portrayal of the content currently available to students. This tool will only give you a gene…
Instructors: How do I create a subtitle file using Amara?
If you are recording a new video or uploading an existing one into Canvas, it is recommended that you include captions for accessibility and convenience. If you do not have a caption file to add to your video, you can make one using the Amara subtitle creation tool. Opening Caption Menu for Canvas Video Files …
FSU Libraries: Course Reserves
FSU Libraries offer a course reserve service for supplemental course materials. These materials may include books, videos, physical objects, or online resources such as e-books, links to articles, or streaming videos. You can place supplemental online course materials on electronic reserve through the FSU Libraries w…
Turnitin Draft Coach
Turnitin Draft Coach is an implementable feature within the online version of Microsoft Word that can check similarity, citations, and grammar in a given document. It can help you identify areas of your document that might be similar to the text of other sources, as well as provide tips to improve grammar and overall…
How to post LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) content to your Canvas course site
You can encourage learning beyond the classroom with LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) — a powerful tool offering more than 6,000 quality video tutorials. Use LinkedIn Learning to augment your teaching and guide students to dive deeper into topics. Build custom playlists and post them on your Canvas site for…
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