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I teach Language Arts, my school is adopting Canvas. I really like the Quiz tool. I do have one complaint. Is there a way to "rearrange the page."  I would like the text (quiz instructions to be on the left) and the questions to be on the right, so s...

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How do I change the name of "files" in my course?  I need to update the names with new textbook edition.

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Is there a way for colleagues to add content to a course in Canvas from separate accounts? For example, if teachers are team-teaching or administrators are trying to work together to build content for their staff?

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I accidentally deleted a quiz (Anonymous  survey) and I need the data. How can I get it back?

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I am trying to fill out my modules but when I click on a section it takes me to a blank screen. I don't know how to fix it. 

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So I teach writing and document design. I LOVE being able to screen capture my comments so that I can show students what I am talking about in their work. Right now, Speed Grader only has a web cam capture for video. Thus, I have to use a totally dif...

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Are there any pre-prepared resources for instructors relating to managing groups of students in canvas.In particular I am interested in resources nested within a course, and within a group within a course, like shared file stores, group blogs, group ...

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How do I ensure that all users in the organization/group will have the same theme that I've set?  I've noticed that there is one user in the organization that has a different theme. How do I set it to be the same with the rest of the users?

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I would like to be able to send a permalink to assignments, content, quizzes, etc. in emails to students in order to direct their attention to the specific area of my course. How do I do this? (This was a terrific feature in Google Classroom. I know ...

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Can students create conferences that are not in any group setting? I have an instructor who just informed me that she has individual students who are creating Conferences outside of the group setting. She has not set up any student groups.

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Is there a setting feature in Google Chrome that is preventing me (a teacher) from viewing student assignments in the viewer window? (I can download them to my computer but when I go to the viewer the window is on a never-ending processing loop.) I a...

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Hi I am a student of a course of Emeritus.  I can use Canvas on my iphone and ipad.  However I would like to be able to use my notebook computer to access so that I can do my assignment more efficiently with proper keyboard. Please help me learn how ...

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Some students are allow to use more time for the graded quiz.can i make a copy of the quiz, or can I set the maximum time at individueal level?

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My student submitted an assignment with a lot of copying in it. She re-wrote it and attached it to the original work. How an I run it through turn it in?

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My student put an assignment in the wrong place on canvas. Can the assignment be removed?

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Does anyone have recommendations on SIS with Canvas?

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I want to make a check-up/checkpoint question to check student understanding in the same page as the my discussion. The idea is the students should be able to know immediately whether their answer is correct or wrong without having to direct them to ...

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how do i run the canvas accessibility checker on my profile picturr?

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How do I post my profile picture in an announcement?

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I am taking the place of a colleague who has decided to retire. May I change the email and user name?

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How do I set up various terms as an administrator

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I need a help. When I exchange the internet company, it prevents me from upload my assignments: Image, Link, Document, etc. and shows me "Something went wrong, check your connection and try again." Can you tell me how to fix this problem?Thank you in...

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past classes‌ course history‌ can't access class 

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Do students get alerts when I make comments in the comment box, the rubric, and the body of the paper?  They often miss these conversations. I've resorted to hiding "secret code words" in my comments to make sure they read my feedback. 

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i am very new to this app, say for instance if i need to see what i have achieved so far or check a specific test how to go about.Thanks!

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HiI know how teachers/faculty send e-mails, but I have questions about students ability to send e-mails.Are there guides for STUDENTS on sending e-mails? Is there any difference in how teachers/faculty send e-mail and how students send e-mails? Can t...

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Hello This question may have been answered as I hope it is a common one:   How can teachers replicate or emulate a live whiteboard where students can write down responses and questions?   In the past I have used Google docs, but I am hoping that ther...

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How do I change the category in the gradebook for Exams.  Right now, in the gradebook, Exam (Quizzes) categorized as an assignment.  They are not an assignment.  Is there a way to change the category for exams to Exams or Quizzes.  I do have an assig...

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Hello! We are rolling out Canvas for our elementary (K-5) students and parents in August. Are there any elementary aged tutorial videos that teach the basics of how to use Canvas?  Most of the tutorial guides and videos I am reviewing are geared towa...

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