Polling in Canvas

[trevor-templema]

Is there a feature in Canvas that allows me to create a poll?

[John_Lowe · Accepted solution]

If you are talking about live, real-time, in-class polling, take a look at Canvas Polls Mobile Guides - Polls for Canvas.  Otherwise, take a look at the discussions in this feature idea - " modifiedtitle="true" title="Poll option for voting.  There is a pretty good example of using some Google services or a service called Wedgies to embed polls on a content page.

[John_Lowe · Accepted solution]

If you are talking about live, real-time, in-class polling, take a look at Canvas Polls Mobile Guides - Polls for Canvas.  Otherwise, take a look at the discussions in this feature idea - " modifiedtitle="true" title="Poll option for voting.  There is a pretty good example of using some Google services or a service called Wedgies to embed polls on a content page.

[PaulRoselli]

Hi John, 

Can you update "how to create a poll and use it in class for live polling" for the latest version of Canvas?

paul

[KristinL · Accepted solution]

Hi @PaulRoselli - Unfortunately, the Polls for Canvas app is no longer available. This was a change that happened in January 2021. Alternatively, you could use sites/tools with HTML embedding options to add polls to any Canvas content. Let us know if you'd like to collaborate or suggest some options.

[userKen]

How sad and backward for Canvas!

[CatherineWyman]

I am interested in creating non-graded polls in my Canvas course to increase engagement.  Is this possible?

[naimbe22]

SOLVED!  To conduct a poll without having to leave the Canvas platform, you will embed a (free) polling site in your Page. 

1. Create a new page on Canvas. Go to the HTML Editor and paste this code:

<p><iframe src="PASTE URL HERE" width="600" height="3200" style="overflow: hidden;"></iframe></p>

2. Create your poll on a free polling platform, like BuildQuizzes or Poll Everywhere. Use the url that is used to distribute the poll and paste it into the code above, on Canvas. NOTE: You must use the secure version of the url, so make sure you use https not http

VOILA! A poll solution in Canvas that does not require students to leave the platform!