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stiffler

Moving content from sandbox to real course?

How do I move content from my sandbox to my course shell?

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 06-10-2020 View Solution
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jmerriam

Headings in existing pages

I'm in the process of retrofitting my entire course to make it fully accessible, and changing all my headings (for which I'd just used font sizes) to the actual Heading categories...but Canvas doesn't change them! The only way to implement the actual...

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 06-10-2020 View Solution
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lwaldman

Changing grading pattern for categorize question

 I have a Category question.  For this type of question it gives all or nothing for credit.  I have 10 items and want it to be 10 points, how can I change so each portion is counted?

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 09-22-2020 View Solution
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steusr6409

Why can't I upload a folder when I submit an assignment?

I have a folder with 39 files that represents one assignment submission.  How can I do that without uploading each file individually - that's 39!

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 06-11-2020 View Solution
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dcprosack

How to embed a screencastify video in a module

I made a video in screencastify and want to embed it in a module in my class.  Could anyone provide steps on how I should do this?  I appreciate any assistance and guidance.Dianne Prosack

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 06-12-2020 View Solution
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kurt_heffron

HOW do I find and attach a URL for a course so students can find it?

I am trying to create an announcement and assignment and needing to copy and paste a URL to find it. I have NO idea how to do this. Where IS the URL?  Too confused.

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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kmatson

Moderating Exams given during a class period

With all the remote instruction that we have all gone to, quickly in some cases, I wonder how other's are making sure students that need additional time are getting that.When the exam is open for an extended period like a week and students have a 60 ...

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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kmatson

Why do I loose New Quizzes after I turn it on?

I have turned on New Quizzes in Feature Options in our Test instance for four course sites. Right after I turned it on I went to Quizzes and click + Quiz it asks me if I want to use New Quizzes I check the box and use New Quizzes. Now several days la...

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 03-12-2021 View Solution
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slitteral

Lost an exam with scores

We had an exam lost that was graded. Is there away to  recover it? Please help.

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 06-11-2020 View Solution
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ripsleepy54

Lockdown browser

Is there a way using the lockdown browser and with or without respondus that I can monitor a quiz

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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DD4

How can I create a lab assignment in Canvas?

Any suggestions would be most welcome...

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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DD4

How to hold running discussions/grading assignments in large classes?

A colleague has a question. They have large classes classes (350+).They are aware that groups can be created in Canvas, but would like to know from how it works regarding setting up groups for an assignment and then grading individually. They are hop...

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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DD4

Grading images in Canvas?

I have students submit many images through Canvas for grading, but grading them directly in Canvas isn't ideal. Do you have any suggestions on how to do this in a better way?

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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DD4

The lesser known features of Canvas?

I'm interested in some of the lesser known features of Canvas that are valuable to instructors.

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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DD4

Designing exam questions?

How can I design exam questions so that it's not easy to simply look up an answer online, and actually gauges students' level of understanding?

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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woodmc

When will Canvas generate global edit options across and within courses?

When is Canvas going to allow faculty to make global edits, either within a course, or across courses? An example of the former would be one announcement that you could send across all courses. An example of the latter would be to set a due date for ...

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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thanos_reynolds

No name or long number in Roster instead of student name

Long number instead of name showing up in Roster how does the teacher change it.

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 06-11-2020 View Solution
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fe_nuno

Uploading a PowerPoint File onto Canvas

As a student, how can I upload a PowerPoint file onto Canvas?

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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steven_marshall

Webwork LTI Issue

Hi Everyone, We have been working on setting up the Canvas LTI but are running into some issues. Canvas seems to pass information back to webwork when someone logs in but webwork does not do anything with it. I have checked the authen_LTI.conf over a...

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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natal_de1276

How do I add my class code into canvas so I can see my assigments?

How do I add my class code into canvas so I can see my assigments?

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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rachel_groft

Comprehensive List of LTIs w/ details about set-up? NOT EduApp Center!

Hi there!  Does anyone have an updated list of Canvas LTIs and the requirements for setting them up (ex. Do I need a paid membership to set up integration?  Phone numbers or websites to contact for codes & keys?)?  I'm looking for information beyond ...

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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levd

No file option under synchronous assignments

This is an urgent question. I have been having students post assignments on Canvas for years. I set up an assignment under 'synchronous assignment' only to realize that there is no way for students to post the assignment there. I tried editing to all...

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 06-11-2020 View Solution
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debbiea_ingram

name/login doesn't show on roster

On the people page I noticed when some students accepted the course a 21 digit number shows in the place of the name and login. How do I as the teacher fix it. 

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 06-11-2020 View Solution
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amcchesney

Daily update on teacher homepage

How do I put daily update on my homepage?

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 06-10-2020 View Solution
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kristandenisemo

Google Meet set up questions

My school is new to CANVAS.  We are using it for summer school.  We are a Google District.1.Can I create a Google Meet link for my students to join my class for synchronous instruction? Or does my district admin have to do that?2.  Also, can I create...

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 06-10-2020 View Solution
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esposbb

How do you name a course?

How do I name a course?  My course name keeps showing up as "Workroom..."  I have changed the Course Nickname, but it is still coming up with the Workroom name and the time I started it.  

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 06-10-2020 View Solution
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jesse_peralta

Canvas not working?

I cant access module guides or deliverables. It worked just fine in previous semesters on this computer and browser. is that site funtioning as it should be? I am able to log in and access my classes but not material.

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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kseniia_kuzmina

LTI 1.3 Gradebook post lineitem due date

Hi there,I'm running into a problem while creating a line item in Canvas.Here IMS Global documentation mentions that "A tool MAY specify the initial start time/end time" and shows this example of post body:{ "id" : "https://lms.example.com/context/...

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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lisa_johansen

Is there a way to extend the time for a student on all quizzes and exams wi...

For accommodations, some students get 1.5 or 2x time extension. Is there any way to do this for all the quizzes for a specific student at once, or do I have to go to each quiz individually and give the student extra time through the Moderate function...

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 06-10-2020 View Solution
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bonnie4

Canvas Data Services: connect to Zapier via HTTPS?

Hi,I am trying to understand whether or not Canvas Data Services and the subscriptions to events (Live Events) that we can set up through it is the answer to our problem. In essence, we want info about Canvas events to be kicked to Zapier so we can s...

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06-10-2020 Canvas Question Forum
Solution Posted: 07-29-2020 View Solution
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