Can I edit or customize the course menu in my Canvas site?
There is some customization available for the course menu in Canvas, but you can only disable or move the pre-set menu items. You will not be able to rename menu items - only hide or show them. Further resources * How do I reorder and hide Course Navigation links?
Can I edit or customize the course menu in my Canvas course site?
There is some customization available in Canvas, but you can only disable or move the pre-set menu items. You will not be able to rename menu items - only hide or show them. Further resources * How do I manage Course Navigation links?
How do I copy content from my old Canvas course or development site into my new course site for this semester?
Below, you will find step-by-step directions for how to copy content from your old Canvas course site or development site to your new Canvas site for this semester. Make sure that you start by going into your new, blank Canvas site. Then, follow the directions in How do I copy content from another Canvas course …
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…
Publish, Publish, Publish: Key to Canvas as well as academia!
Make sure your students can access your course and its content. Students cannot access your course or any specific items until you have both published the course itself AND published the specific items you want your students to access. Publish your course site You can publish your course site in two ways: From the …
Instructor Canvas Course Menu & Settings FAQs
FAQs * Can I edit or customize the course navigation menu in my Canvas course site? * What settings and features are available at the course level? * How do I set a Front Page in a Canvas course site? * How can I connect third-party tools like Google Drive to my Canvas site? * Is there a way to quickly delete (…
Canvas Course Setup Checklist
We have created a course setup checklist for our FSU community that incorporates our best practice recommendations . This checklist is available in two different formats: As a Google Doc, or an accessible PDF. Please select your preferred format below. Canvas Course Setup Checklist Google Doc Accessible Canvas Cou…
What file types are supported in Canvas Assignments?
SpeedGrader, the inline grading tool in Canvas, and Canvas DocViewer, the inline annotation and markup tool in Canvas, can support the following documents: * doc -- Microsoft Word Document (old format) * docx -- Microsoft Word Document * key -- Software License Keys * numbers -- Apple Numbers File * odf -- Op…
How do I make a test/quiz in Canvas?
Canvas offers several assessment options. Please note, if you wish to use question groups and question banks, we recommend you create those question groups and banks before creating the quiz itself. If you are concerned about the security of your quiz, see our recommendations for increasing quiz security to minimize…
How to hide a Module and its content from every area of your Canvas course
Have you had to remove one of your course modules due to lack of time? In order to hide both the module and all of its content from your students you will need to: * Unpublish the module itself * Unpublish every item within that particular module The quickest way to Unpublish both is by clicking the green …
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