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Hi Canvas Users,I've been using canvas for a while, and usually I am a fan. But I am literally about to tear my hair out and cry.What is happening with the access denied messages?I create content - but when my students try to access it, they get an a...

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How do you mark and see students answers to the quizzes that you have set up?  As nothing is showing after you go to speedgrader to mark the quizzes.

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How do I add my course chat to my class? Settings don't show on the side either

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I am using a self graded SCORM package and I am running into a problem where a student will complete the module, earn a passing grade, then go back to view the module again, which resets their grade to 0.  Is there a way in the gradebook to have the ...

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I have tests that are fill in the blank. If the student is off by one letter (say they make it plural) its automatically marked incorrect. I have tried to foresee this in certain situations by adding additional answers in plural form, but there are w...

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not able to reply in discussions can't submit assignment

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How to copy courses in Canvas?

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We have three public courses that have an unmarked survey. They were all tested, used and working fine then today I have been alerted that when a user clicks on the link to go to the quiz, it has a error Page Error - Something broke unexpectedly. In ...

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How do I include an API of Limnu (Limnu - The online whiteboard you've been looking for.) in the CANVAS platform? I want to use my Limnu electronic whiteboard embedded in  CANVAS because I would like my online students don't have to change platforms ...

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Hello;  I work at Los Medanos College as a learning disability specialist, which is a California Community College. I am in discussion with other Learning Disability Specialists around the state. We share many common tasks about providing Canvas base...

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Hello, How do I download a video that was recorded on canvas? My son did a really neat video book report that I'd like to share with family but can't seem to figure out how to get it off Canvas.Please advise. Thank you,Kendra

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I have been searching for a way of hiding the scores/grades from students assignments and releasing the comment only. The research about feedback is pretty clear- if you students see a score and a comment, they look at the score. I want to try an sub...

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Can Canvas announcements be viewed by students if the course is not published?

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Solution Posted: 05-27-2020 View Solution
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When students try to access their work, the error message says, "We're sorry, but something went wrong.  If you are the application owner check the logs for more information."  What does "check the logs for more information mean?

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I was wondering why the attendance button isn't showing up when I go onto to canvas. There used to be the attendance button between courses and dashboard, and it disappeared. 

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Whenever I try to open something from an instructor that is from Google or add an external tool from my own Google drive as an instructor, I am receiving the error message, "We're sorry, but something went wrong." A little background about my situati...

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how do you make groups?

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How do I record a video using the Rich Content Editor as a student?

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No question. 

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I have been using Safari, but found that the user experience when using the whiteboard is quite clunky—the interface doesn't pick up my stylus interaction, so I have been using my fingers to draw and type.

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I recorded a review 30 hours ago and it is just sitting there.  I cannot open it.  It is a review for a test I am giving Thursday..]  Help please.  Fred found it but I have no idea how to play it.Charisse CostonCanvas Conferences.

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Hello there, I'm a student that's encountered an issue while using canvas. When I open the link, this is what I see (send in pictures). I tried to access the link/pictures sent by my professor in two computers, and I used Safari, Google Chrome, and I...

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When I am adding a question to a quiz, how do I change the multiple-choice answers so that choice "a" is not always the correct answer?Mary Greer

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How do my parents get sign up to follow their students progress?

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I am wrapping up grading on the final assignments for a class, and it occurred to me that with the semester ended and the Canvas page now shut down my students would not be able to see my comments for their papers.I would be interested in sharing the...

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I am not able to enroll a new student. Please advise. Is there a problem with the site today?

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How do you see the grade and not the note icon in the gradebook?  A note was added in the comments and submitted.

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I don't know what to do?

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I am trying to register for  a course but when I select "start a new course" on my dashboard it seems like it is having me create a course instead of joining one. I also can't figure out how to delete the created course. 

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Solution Posted: 05-30-2020 View Solution
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How do I assign discussion boards? What is the criteria?

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Solution Posted: 05-28-2020 View Solution
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