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The error message says "We were unable to find matches below." This is a brand-new observer I am trying to add.
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FFT is "Free for Teacher" -- the free version available for teachers, without having to be part of a larger organization.
I would reach out to your Canvas Administrator for help with adding this observer. Even though this person has Canvas, they'll need a log-in specific to your district. Your district may also have guidelines on who can join (ie: only family of students or other in-district employees), so it would be a great starting point.
Hi Anne -
Does your institution use Canvas or are you using FFT?
If this person is brand-new (and not registered as a user in the system), it may require that they create an account first.
Kristin, we use Canvas. I do not know what FFT is. The person I am trying to add is a teacher in another school district. Her district uses Canvas as well.
FFT is "Free for Teacher" -- the free version available for teachers, without having to be part of a larger organization.
I would reach out to your Canvas Administrator for help with adding this observer. Even though this person has Canvas, they'll need a log-in specific to your district. Your district may also have guidelines on who can join (ie: only family of students or other in-district employees), so it would be a great starting point.
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