Using Canvas Commons
In this article: * What is Canvas Commons? * Commons at Florida State University * Getting Started and Importing Content * Further Resources What is Canvas Commons? The Commons is a great Open Educational Resource ( OER ) that allows users to exchange ideas, educational materials, videos, software, and even …
Accessibility Tips: Document Headings
In this article: * How to Add Headings in Documents * Heading Best Practices Follow a logical hierarchy Don't overuse headings Never apply text styles in place of a heading style * New to Ally? Need some simple fixes to improve accessibility? The Office of Digital Learning has a collection of tips f…
How to embed Kaltura playlists into Canvas course content
In this article: * Steps to Embed Kaltura Playlists Option A: Embed Kaltura Media tool Option B: Pasting the Playlist embed code into Insert/edit media Option C: Pasting the embed code directly into the HTML Editor Kaltura playlists can be embedded in Canvas Pages, Assignment descriptions, and other…
Canvas External Apps Request Form
In this article: * Requesting External Apps * Further Resources Requesting External Apps Click the button below to open the Canvas External Apps Request Form. Before proceeding, please review the list of external apps that are already installed and possibly hidden on your site. Visit this instructional gui…
Outcomes Overview
In this article: * Keep in mind * How to access and add Outcomes to your course * How to Apply Scores and Values to Students * Further Resources Outcomes are a built-in tool in Canvas that allows data tracking to measure course mastery. They can be applied to multiple courses within the university, your depar…
How to build an Outcome
In this article: * Navigate to the Outcomes Page * Using the Outcomes Interface The + Outcome Button The + Group Button The Find Button The Back Button The "..." (More) Button * How to Create an Outcome Keep in Mind: It is best to build Outcomes at the Sub-Account level in Canvas. Though it is poss…
Microsoft Word Accessibility Resources
In this article: * Video Resources * Text-based Resources * Further Resources Video Resources The list below presents short videos that include closed captions and transcripts. * Checking Document Accessibility (01:10) Learn how to open and use the Accessibility Checker to find issues that make Word diff…
OER Commons Overview
In this article: * Overview of OER Commons * Further Resources OER Commons accessibility statement OER Commons Privacy Policy Overview of OER Commons OER Commons is a freely accessible online library that allows teachers and others to search for and discover open educational resources and other available …
Can I edit my course notification preferences?
In this article: * Editable Canvas Notifications * Further Resources Editable Canvas Notifications Can I edit my course notification preferences? Yes. You can select when you would like to receive notifications from Canvas (Right away, daily, weekly, none). See the Further Resources section below for guides …
How do I set certain items to be available after a particular date?
In this article: * Item Availability in Canvas * Further Resources Can I set certain items to be available after a particular date in Canvas? Yes. To make certain items (e.g., a module, a quiz, an assignment, etc.) available after a particular date, simply use the "lock module" setting or the assignment/quiz/di…
