Can you set up release dates for various types of content?
Yes. Date and time release functions: These are available for ‘Canvas Modules’ (i.e. units of study, for example: weeks, topics, themes) and other features such as assignments, quizzes, discussions and announcements. The guide below explains how to edit a module’s settings to lock all content…
How can I find the number of students on my course?
Canvas: In Canvas you can check the student enrolment information by clicking on People in your course navigation menu. Clicking on the All roles dropdown will show you each Canvas role in your course, with the number of active users beside each role (See Fig….
I cannot create or open a collaboration – what should I do?
To create, view or interact with Office 365 content, you and your students will first need to login to Office 365 through the link in the Canvas course navigation menu. If an ‘unexpected error’ message is displayed when creating a collaboration: Please check that there are no spaces…
Can you export the Canvas Calendar into other online calendars such as Microsoft Oulook?
Yes. Canvas Calendar Export: It is possible to export the Canvas Calendar into other online calendars. However, Canvas will not automatically update your other calendar if you make changes within Canvas. External Calendars Import: It is not possible to import other external online calendars into…
How can I tell if an assignment has been submitted late?
Any late submissions will show up in the Grades as red. In the Speedgrader you can also see if an assignment is submitted late.
Can I stop students seeing assignment feedback before moderation?
Yes, it is possible to change the settings within the Gradebook or Speedgrader to stop feedback being seen by students before you are ready. In Canvas this is called ‘muting’ an assignment. Anonymous Assignments: If you create an anonymous assignment, Canvas will ‘automatically mute’ the…
Can I ensure students receive email notifications about announcements in Canvas?
No. It is not possible to ensure that all your students receive email notifications about Announcements in Canvas. Notification Settings: Students are able to customise their Notification settings in the same way that staff members can and can choose to turn off the notifications for…
What are the Canvas roles?
What you can do within a module in Canvas is determined by the role you have been assigned in that course. There are 5 different roles. These are; Observer: Access to view learning materials, discussions and announcements. This role is unable to participate in any of…
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