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bickleygreenc

Open a Course?

How do I open a course? Or is it "Just opened automatically" when the student signs up for classes?

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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cpagan

Override elementary theme?

I like the elementary theme but is there a way to override the navigation choices? I'd like to add something that the theme automatically hides, yet adding it to the navigation in settings doesn't make it visible in the student view. I like the font ...

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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shannon_cordova

How do I merge my math class with my co teachers math class

My co teacher and I need to merge our classes to optimizeconference time. How do we do that?

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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mlee73

Assignments not showing up in Student View

I would like the students to see the 'assignments' link in their left hand menu.  How can I add 'assignments' to their menu?

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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ksinger

Elementary classes

I am at the elementary level. My students are in 5 classes, but I want them to only see one page and not five.  Is there a way to do this or do I need to reduce the number of classes in Skyward? 

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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mckee_alix

How to add descriptions for Criterion Ratings of Learning Outcomes?

How can I create rubrics for learning outcomes that include longer descriptors for each level of performance? I don't see a place to add these descriptions in the the outcome creation section:Nor can I figure out a way to add them in the rubric creat...

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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gelbh

Annotating a PDF

How do you annotate a PDF in Canvas as a student?

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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burnsrm

Can a Student be in two different sections in a course?

I have a lab course with 5 sections (different meeting times- different formal instructors) - easy enough to do a crosslisted course and all the content is there for all students etc.  The problem is now with the distancing issues we need to do an al...

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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erica_wagner

Way to randomize order of just multiple choice questions

In canvas quizzes, it's possible to randomize question order, which is great. But I can't figure out how to get it to only randomize multiple choice questions, while keeping the essays at the end still. Is it possible to do this?I know there's a grou...

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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pjones71

adding non usf faculty toi

how do i add non USF faculty to a canvas course?it does recognize the ELON email. (dnowosiadlo@elon.edu) a graduated USF doctoral student who is now at ELON. university as an assistant professor.i am trying to add her to my fall courseEEX 7429 and EE...

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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donna_mcmullen

next and previous buttons?

I am doing an activity that has several parts and I want to have the next and previous buttons appear at the bottom of my page? How do I do that?

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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modestih

Sandbox

Hello, I am in the middle of completing Canvas Training. I am trying to set up the sandbox my school district has a code I have to type in to search for the grade appropriate template. When I type in the code for the template there are no results tha...

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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cantonm2

Retrieving draft email which have not been sent

Is it possible to retrieve a draft email in canvas which has not been sent?

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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johnj

Voc.SpellingCity

I add  VocabularySpellingCity  as a external link to Canvas. I added the codes Canvas asked for from VocabularySpellingCity and the name came up on the left hand of the screen. Seemed great until I clicked to link and it went no where. Any thoughts o...

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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dawn_campbell

Embedding a video from Safe YouTube

How do I embed a video from Safe You Tube (I only get a link from there) into an assignment?  It looks like it's uploaded to My Library in CANVAS, however,when I try to embed it (using Record/Upload media) it says that "No media" is in the library.Th...

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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vmartin2

Yearbook course in Canvas

I need to create a yearbook course on Canvas and would like to use, as assignments, spreads created on the Entourage Online Yearbook platform. Is this type of Canvas assignment considered as an "External tool"? If so, is it possible to configure it? ...

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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huntsmanar

Does any one know a reason why I can't see all student comments on threaded...

Does any one know a reason why I can't see all student comments on threaded discussions in the teacher app? When I'm in student mode, I can see them fine. The only way I can see several comments on the teacher app is if I click edit. I'm a long time ...

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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editor1

Fixing Typo in a Student Name

I accidentally misspelled a student name on a Free for Teachers Canvas site. I cannot change it; neither can the student. When I write to Canvas for help I get an auto-response saying the only help with:> Deleting Accounts > Restoring Deleted Courses...

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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gina_brown

Embed Kahoot?

How do I embed a Kahoot game directly onto my assignment/page in Canvas.I have tried the iFramegenerator and that does not work 

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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ablaum

Set 3 decimal places for points on a grade

How do I set an assignment to 3 decimal places for a grade?

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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cbennett

Textbook Integration

Hi! We just adopted Pearson MyPerspectives. We sign in to Savvas Realize for our textbook and resources. I added the Pearson app, but my credentials aren't accepted using it because it goes to the Pearson website instead of Savvas. Does anyone know i...

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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russel_cepeda

Reset Password

Can't login to canvas account. I have username i just need to reset my password.

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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u6032171

Can't get push notifications on phone

Android 9 Moto G plus.  "Push notifications have not been registered for this device".  Battery saving is not active.I'm an instructor, using the student app as a test student.  Possibly that is the problem?  If so, how do I get notifications as an i...

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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l_strong

Front Page

I have a specific page set as front page but course still opens directly to modules.

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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rgraziano

How do I my New Rich Content Editor video/audio enabled as an instructor?

On my Canvas page I am trying to record a video on New Rich Content Editor for trial.When I click on it it says" Video audio not enabled" I am using Safari. 13.1 as my browser. Please advise. Thank you.

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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kbrouns

Waiting for my confirmation email

Do I need to wait for my confirmation email for the first module before starting the next one? It's been 30 minutes and my confirmation email is not in my inbox nor my 'junk email'.

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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sheila_gentry

How do I put games into canvas?

How do I transfer google games I have bought from teacher pay teacher into canvas so that each student has their own copy?

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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lopeztma

How can I create a quiz on canvas?

I am a professor trying to do unit quizzes for my class. How can I do this on Canvas?

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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azazo

Why is my welcome video for my canvas course not uploading?

Why is my video not uploading on my canvas page?

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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pamela_e_thomps

where is the edit button on my canvas syllabus screern

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08-04-2020 Canvas Question Forum
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