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How do I access Cengage in order to complete the registration process?

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I created a marking rubric for a task. I entered 1 of the 3 marks for the rubric. I have gone back in the finish my marking but it is not saving the comments or mark. How can I get it to save???? Very frustrated as this was supposed to save me time. ...

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I want to copy the students' data of enrollment/progress while copying a course, but I haven't seen this function available. Can I export the students' data of learning as a CSV file and then upload the CSV file to the new course? Does anybody know a...

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Assume I create an individual assignment--Let's call it "Homework One."  I assign it for 4 students to do individually, due on April 1. (This is NOT a group assignment!)  In the Canvas calendar on April 1, each student will see this exact wording, in...

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I know that I can use Canvas to render Latex equations and this is done using MathJax. Mathjax also renders ASCII math equations (which I just find so much easier to use) and is instigated using the ` ` character (`3/4` for example). If I use this ch...

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every time i try to take a quiz it logs me in after proctoria is signed in and then says waiting for canvas. my exam starts and my time runs out but i never see questions it just says waiting for canvas

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Background: We are currently using a system for Continuing Education that creates a new user in Canvas with an SIS ID regardless of whether that user's email already exists on an account. I have a script that runs and merges these accounts when they ...

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We just deployed SSO for Canvas via Azure/Entra. It's working great; however, we do have one sticky problem. Users cannot authenticate through the Canvas app because it does note redirect them to our SSO gateway. What are we missing?

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We need to take a survey for around 8K students and the idea is to duplicate the survey file without creating a separate link each time. Is there a way to do it? We have been looking into different partners and external apps, but it has been difficul...

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How would I go about getting the MultiTool into my navigation settings?Thanks!

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I'm having trouble finding "attendance confirmation" in Canvas.  I need help.  I've looked everywhere.

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This is my third time of having a difficult time on using my canvas account such as Auto submission of my quiz, popping up of html code on my screen saying " {"backup": false, "end_at": "20-11-10T20:09:24Z", "end_at_without_time_limit":"20-11-11T07:5...

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Hi,I have created a rubric for 4 assessments, but every semester, when i copy the course over, only 2 of the 4 rubrics actually copy over. When I click on "Rubric" of the previous semester, I see all 4 rubrics, but for the copied course, it only ever...

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It seems not possible to make a timeslot in the calendar unavailable as a teacher. I made timeslots for my students and most of them managed to reserve a slot but some sent me an e-mail instead and I cannot make the reservation in their name or mine ...

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I understand that Beta specifically refreshes weekly and features new updates, and Test refreshes monthly, but from a general testing perspective, does it matter which one I use? If I want to test something unrelated to new releases, like a CSV uploa...

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Hello!Trying to get a student access to their canvas account. I attempted to send the account to a different email, but she continues to get the same error. She is unable to access or verify her account. I've tried all obvious solutions but am gettin...

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I created a quiz and removed it from my module.  Did I delete if all together from my Canvas quizzes?

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How can I copy multiple assessments and assignments from one course to another without having to do them individually? 

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Is there a report or something in Canvas that can show me what my students grade for each criteria of an assessment is. ie student a failed c1, passed c2 and failed c3. student b pass c1, passed c2 and failed c3 and student c passed c1, passed c2 and...

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I am researching how to best set up Canvas Elementary for use with our Primary Years students (Years 5-6). I have recently discovered that I should be able to set up subjects within the homeroom page - however, I cannot find a way to link the subject...

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Is it possible to setup something like this?. I'm using Canvas for an undergraduate physics laboratory class, and I would like the classes to include a pre-lab question that students are expected to answer before coming to class to do their lab. The ...

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I am a teacher and I signed up for trainings on Canvas. Some of these trainings require me to sign up for Zoom meetings through the Training Servicing Portal. However, the Portal randomly shows up. Sometimes I can access it through "Help;" other time...

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I have a student who seems to get a blue icon displaying next to some of the courses they are enrolled in. They do not appear to have any missing assignments but these blue dots display in the dashboard. Is there a way to remove them or hide them?

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The new discussion redesign allows students to report a post if it is "inappropriate; offensive, abusive; or other". However, it seems that the reporter is anonymous and if they choose "other," they are not asked to explain why. Is there a way to ens...

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I have used Canvas for a number of years.  I use the calendar feature religiously each year.  In addition, I copy my class template from year to year.  Although I plan on the weekends, sometimes I think that I have gone in and "published" an assignme...

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Is there a way to make assignments upload to a Google Drive Folder when uploaded in Canvas? Each student would have their own specific Google Drive Folder. Thanks.

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Flip is moving inside the Microsoft Teams environment. Will we still be able to use it in Canvas or no?

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What is the best way to train a new instructor on canvas? Can I connect with a live trainer? 

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Good morning, in reviewing the tracking of page activity of a Canvas user, I have come across URLS using the notation roos.   A partial example follows: https://xxxxxxx.instructure.com/courses/xxxx/pages/roos/..... Does anyone know what the roos is a...

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Somehow, I suspect data were deleted from a course. Is there a possibility to restore data / reset the course content to an earlier date?

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