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Chat function as virtual office hour?   I was thinking about using this to have virtual office hours (partly to deal with students in very different time zones). However, my concern is about privacy: are all chats available to all students in the cou...

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How can install Proctorio on canvas? I don't see it anywhere under settings. I heard it should automatically be there to be activated if desired to proctor exam taking remotely.

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I set up my page last year, but since then I changed my last name.  When I log on, my Dashboard is dim, gray, and blank.  I have to post information for my students in the next few days, but I don't know how to access my old page.  Can someone please...

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Am I able to set up an App in multiple Canvas Sub-accounts using the same credentials (consumer key/shared secret, etc.)?? We want to use this app in a couple of our sub-accounts, but don't want to deploy it across the entire college.Thanks,KathleenE...

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Does anyone have a customized script that will automatically hide the People link in any course navigation?  We are looking to hide People as a default.

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What is the standard lag time between concluding a Conference and the audio/video of the conference being available to students. We have had several teachers record Conferences earlier today and they are still not available for play an hour or more l...

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How do I upload a screenshot?  How do I get a screenshot to upload. I'm old. I need extremely specific instructions.

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I can't find the meaning of RAS scotomas self fulfilling prophecies  

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Okay, not a question, but an expression of gratitude. Thanks, Canvas, for letting my classes continue during a time of uncertainty. My students really benefit from the features you offer.  May your servers stay robust and your staff healthy.

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Hello,One of our faculty reported this problem:   ". I went through 10 video feedback recordings of about 40 seconds each and now it only lets me submit written feedback.   This must be an ongoing problem with video capacity."

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I've ended up with student work in two places: Under the "upload a draft" location, and under an "assignment" location. When I work in Speedgrader, some assignments are in one, and some in the other.Is there a safe way to collate these submissions? I...

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Is there a way to restrict students' ability to create conferences?  I still would like to use conferencing as part of the course, but only instructor-created conferences.  Thank you!

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I can't find my media to access Kaltura. I see it in the individual class, but there is no link to access it. Can someone tell me how to access it from the homepage of Canvas? 

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Hi, everyoneOut institution looks for a good solution in a proctoring system to be integrated with Canvas as an LTI.I did not find a question who asked the same question, so I am sorry if it is repeated.We need a system that is capable of indicating ...

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hi everyone, currently, I'm using the free version of canvas in canvas.instructure.com, will it possible to add chat features on my courses in the free platform?I already searching the chat feature in the previous discussion, it seems it needs to be ...

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My students have to submit a Portfolio and they usually make a video, but the video is too large even on PDF for uploading and they have to choose just to upload part of it. I end up getting lots of pictures and videos in my email. How can I fix this...

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What is the difference between a TA and a Student TA under Roles (in terms of access)?

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I want to change my display name, but that's disabled for me, and I don't know who to contact in order to change it. Could someone please tell me who I can contact in order to change it? I'm going to a school in the Jordan School District, if that he...

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how do i send a reminder for a discussion to a student who has not participated?

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I would like to delete a gradebook and then re- import- how do I do that?

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How do I upload a discussion on Dashboard and how do I reply to someone else discussion?

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I've setup a quiz with a time limit of 180 minutes . I've also specified "Available From" and "Available Until" dates that span a 3-hour window. I've read that quizzes will auto submit at the Available Until setting.I have a student with extra time a...

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Is there a way to set the default scores of all unsubmitted assignments to "0" without having to do each entry individually in Canvas 2020? 

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A teacher at my school recorded himself using the Canvas recording feature in the RCE and uploaded it to Canvas.  The video (which was literally just him lecturing) was close to 22 minutes long, however the size of the file itself was approximately 4...

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I'm a Canvas rookie and my school is going virtual starting tomorrow.  I took a selfie in my work area at home and I want my students to do the same as their first check in assignment (I'm a student support teacher).  How do you insert a photo?  It l...

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Hello All, I am so new at this considering this is my first class. For the Fast Facts Discussion assignment I was told to find a sub-topic with my peers but I am not sure how to join a group. I'd appreciate it if someone could please assist me. Thank...

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Hello All, I am barely starting my first class so I am very new at this. To complete the Fast Facts Discussion assignment I was told I need to find a sub-topic with my peers but I'm not sure how to join the specific group needed for this assignment. ...

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