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How do I enable the attendance app for a specific class? 

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I would like to be able to remove the class cards on the dashboard when not in use? I currently have classes from last semester still up and I just want to clear the dashboard for the new semester. Is there a way to do that or is it something I have ...

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Hello,   Has anyone installed the new Microsoft Teams LTI on test or beta instances? Did you encounter any issues? Thanks for any information.   Melissa

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This is our first semester with Canvas, and I am trying to grade an assignment using a rubric that has a point range. I saw a video that said to click on the range and then edit the number under "points." However, I am unable to change the number. On...

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I want to use differentiation tags to group students and then create a course pacing option based on the differentiation tag.  For example, we have full-time and part-time students (in the same section) part-time students get longer to complete the c...

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In the web browser, I can't access course modules and several other pages. It's just loading the courses on the dashboard, and not showing them. When I go to my courses I can access them but when I press on modules and relating links it just shows a ...

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pretty much the title. I'm logged into the same account, and I have my mobile app pulled up. the courses are for sure published. the courses are also for sure posting work- I can see all of it in my mobile app. 

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I am trying to assign an assignment to students but set two different lock dates so that students with extended time lock later than students who don't need extended time. I'd like to be able to do this without typing in each individual kid for every...

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I recently read that starting in April 2025 a new feature will be available for the video player: "Video playback controls will ensure that students engage with video learning content as intended by preventing them from skipping ahead or altering pla...

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How can I post an assignment with directions and due date so students can see the details but not allow them to submit the assignment until a later date? For example, I want students to be able to see the directions and the due date on Tuesday, but n...

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Hello, I create all of my lecture notes in Dreamweaver and upload them into the Files section and then insert them into the Modules. In these lecture notes, I have embedded YouTube videos (I used the embed codes from YouTube). For almost a decade the...

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when opening the NAU canvas the site works but there are random boxes around what would be the text boxes. these will often overlap and cover text for assignments and modules making navigation difficult. Looking through setting i cant find anything t...

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Hello,I would like to know if there is a way to delete multiple assignments in a group without deleting the entire group. For example, I have daily reflections and I would like to delete all of those assignments because they include the dates from pr...

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Hello, I have sucessfully created weighted Assignment Groups, and I want to include students attendance record to reflect the grade they see in Canvas.  For example, I have created an Assignment Group called "Attendance", given it a weight of 10%, an...

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I want to be able to issue a different file to each individual student on a course, as a starting document for an assignment. Is there a simple way to do this? I appreciate it would be possible to email / message each student one by one, or to use th...

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I appreciate that you added recurring events for canvas scheduler but I need it to extend to appointment groups. We use it as a sign in/out system during our flex period and the teachers find it to cumbersome to enter every single date.Teachers will ...

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Hello, I'm wondering on from a teacher pov, how to download data to see assignment submission rates (like if they submitted or haven't). When students submit in our tutoring centre, they don't get marked, just either they have completed the assignmen...

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Good day, I have noticed that the audio files uploaded on Canvas are producing a strange “cracking/underwater” sound during playback. Interestingly, when I open the same audio files directly on my PC, the sound is clear and does not have this issue. ...

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A notice was added to the top of the Grades page some months ago and it takes up a lot of real estate. It makes it difficult to view and scroll through the student list in Grades. Can it please be widened do that it runs over 1 or 2 lines instead of ...

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For assignments that are large files, eg: videos, I usually download the submissions as they often don't display in SpeedGrader. At the moment, Canvas only downloads all submissions for an assessment, it's no possible to only download the ones for my...

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I have a goal of providing more interaction and on page activities on Canvas pages. I have been looking into a few options and just found out about Clever LMS for Canvas. Has anyone used this and what are your thoughts? Thanks Jen

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I would like to have two assignments that are conceptually linked. In particular, I want students to respond to a prompt at the beginning of the semester, and then respond to the same prompt at the end of the semester. I'd like to be able to see thei...

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Hello,I’d like to suggest that the Assignments link in the left-hand course navigation menu be made mandatory for all Canvas courses.Many instructors choose to hide or disable the Assignments link, which can cause confusion for students. Without dire...

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Hi! My course is an online film course with lots of films, clips and shorts. I am uploading them to my Canvas files but I have only 2 Modules (weeks) worth loaded and I already am at 50% of my GB allotment. Can I get more space?

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I am a student in an online school. I have multiple courses on Canvas, and since the start of school recently, one of these classes have been using the 'Discussions' function frequently. One day, I noticed that the class (in 'card view' Dashboard) sh...

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When I duplicate an assignment that is only assigned once to one section the date and time also duplicates.  This is very helpful when working in a schedule that rotates.  However, when I duplicate an assignment that is assigned to multiple sections ...

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Problem Summary: I create course announcements in Word documents (up to 100 pages) that typically contain 3-4 embedded hyperlinks each. For years, I've been able to copy these announcements from Word and paste them into Canvas discussion boards or ri...

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How does one moderate quizzes in order to allow additional time for students needing section 504 modifications?

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Hello,I am blind and use my computer in windows high contrast mode (I've tried canvas high contrast mode, it is not as robust or accessible).  However, there are lines running through the words.  It looks like formatting doesn't quite line up.  I've ...

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