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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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Hi. How do I upload a pptx file which is 582mb in size (larger than the 500 limit), and contains video as well as slides? I understand you can use an online hosting platform such as google docs or slideshare but do students need to have access to the...

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Is there a way to use assignment submissions that are XML based, like those used by some music notation software? That will work in Speedgrader?

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Hey folks, I didn't have an immediate answer to this email from an instructor, so I was hoping someone in the community may have more insight. See below if you can help."A student of mine is using one of the Chromebooks from school. She used to be ab...

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I am trying to transfer my course documents from my google drive.  I read how to use the Bulk upload but in the steps it doesn't explain how to select (highlight) all of the files from one folder to upload.  I have tried using my desktop files and I ...

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I noticed this in the quiz log.  What is the algorithm that Canvas is using to give me this information?  Is it no keyboard activity for a certain amount of time? How long?  Is it opening up another window on the device?  Please explain how this is d...

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I wondering why all of a sudden at my work computer I am unable to have a normal screen when I click to get into canvas. I have huge black symbols that come up? I have never had this before? Is there something I need to update? Jess Drees 

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I'm currently doing an exam in canvas. Just want to ask, Is it possible to create this type of exam in the canvas:1. Right minus 1/4 wrong. No answer = no minus points but if you answer it wrong minus 1/4 points.2. Can do random question exams to eac...

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How do I delete a course?

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Dear sir/madamSince Monday I don't have access to all my subjects as I only receive some subjects in my calendar.  From today, I cannot open my calendar, dashboard and announcements which resulted in my not being able to attend my classrooms.I have u...

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How do you input a "matching" quiz or test into canvas? I'm confused with the left and right blanks when trying to input

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A students was able to log on to Canvas the first week, but now cannot.  I am new to this. What should she do? Thank you.  

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Our district recently purchased Canvas for K-12.  I use it at my university for a reading course I teach.  I've set up the modules by week.  I'm not sure I'd like to do it this way for my middle school math courses.  What do you prefer:  Setting up y...

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Is there any way I can use only my outlook to email students instead of going to canvas each time?

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Is it possible to 'merge' or 'export' grades from several courses (same students in all of the courses) into one common spreadsheet?

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Is there a way to enter equations as answers for fill in the blank questions?  I am creating quizzes for my math students and I have made several multiple choice items, but I also want to include questions where the students type in their responses r...

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When I click on a Link I insert, why doesn't it work?

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How we can download assignment submission times in Excel format - it would be very useful if that can be done for all students enrolled in the course.

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Can someone please tell me how to upload my Essay Assignment into turnitin for plagiarism checks

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Hi, we are using prerequisites within modules to lock certain content but wondered if there was any way in which these prerequisites could be removed at a given point, opening up the content to those who didn't engage with the other modules.  I know ...

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In modules, I would like to have a text box for Semester 1 and then have my weekly modules appear under this text box.  How can I do this?  So far I can only add text boxes within modules.

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Is it possible to schedule a conference for Canvas groups?

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Hi, I am not able to write my exam because I keep on getting logged out every minute and I have lost out on writing two exams already.

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Does anyone else use American Education Reaches Out (AERO) Standards as your primary standards? If so, has  anyone created a .csv file to import AERO Standards to use as outcomes? I reached out directly to the AERO Project Director and was told that ...

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How can I change a Course Name?

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My email has been hacked and I need to change it on canvas. Someone deleted all my Modules from Texas teachers. I reached out to Texas teachers, but they were not helpful. I can't change it on my profile. 

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I want to add a Reflection page that students can access and record their progress throughout the Module.  Is there a way to create an on-going assignment that keeps their previous answers and allows them to add new comments?Thanks in advance for you...

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I am taking classes from both LACC and ELAC. Both are online courses, obviously. Will I find both classes on one canvas account even though they are from different schools? 

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I have a MacBook Air 11 in late 2010 (version 10.12.6). I'm using Safari (version 10.1.2). I can't see any of my courses or content. I can only see the left margin with the options to click from. Once I click on the options, the page is white without...

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Hello fellow CANVAS users, I am in the middle of an online summer session and have had some problems with cheating.  I am using the Canvas as a LMS and there is an option to choose “Video Log”  as an option.  This shows if students switch off the scr...

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