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I have the Canvas mobile app and use the web version on my laptop, as well. I've checked that notifications are enabled for Canvas on my iPhone. I also receive mobile notifications from the Canvas app for other things, like new comments on a discussi...

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From @NancyE I have learned that students cannot view past submissions on the same assignment. What is the reason for this decision?This should be changed because a student who has received comments/feedback on a previous submission can no longer vie...

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The student view of grades should be the same, no matter which role a person has (provided they have permission to view a student's grades). Our middle school just switched to only showing students letter grades by using "Restrict view of quantitativ...

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students need to be able to block/mute other students for online safety; especially when contacting a professor due to the sensitive nature of a topic could further create harm for the student. 

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How to communicate with my class group.

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This is the error when submitting a video recorded in Canvas for an assignment (screenshot included). The video was 2 mins long. I then attempted to record a 30 sec video with the same result. I attempted to upload a video recorded separately on anot...

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Hello!I was hoping for some clarity on Display Name (aka preferred name) and where it will show in a Canvas course vs. some other name.  As far as I understand, Display Name shows inDiscussionsInbox (Conversations)AnnouncementsCommentsGroupsWhereas f...

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How do I find the Stadio academic policies especially on Academic Writing and Integrity, Plagiarism, etc.?

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I have already downloaded the Pronto app and I am able to see my study groups there.However, I cannot find the Pronto in Canvas. I also logged back into Canvas,but it still doesn’t show up.if there is something I need to do to activate it in Canvas?T...

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I would like to be able to remove the class cards on the dashboard when not in use? I currently have classes from last semester still up and I just want to clear the dashboard for the new semester. Is there a way to do that or is it something I have ...

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In the web browser, I can't access course modules and several other pages. It's just loading the courses on the dashboard, and not showing them. When I go to my courses I can access them but when I press on modules and relating links it just shows a ...

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pretty much the title. I'm logged into the same account, and I have my mobile app pulled up. the courses are for sure published. the courses are also for sure posting work- I can see all of it in my mobile app. 

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when opening the NAU canvas the site works but there are random boxes around what would be the text boxes. these will often overlap and cover text for assignments and modules making navigation difficult. Looking through setting i cant find anything t...

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Hello,I’d like to suggest that the Assignments link in the left-hand course navigation menu be made mandatory for all Canvas courses.Many instructors choose to hide or disable the Assignments link, which can cause confusion for students. Without dire...

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I am a student in an online school. I have multiple courses on Canvas, and since the start of school recently, one of these classes have been using the 'Discussions' function frequently. One day, I noticed that the class (in 'card view' Dashboard) sh...

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Hello,I am blind and use my computer in windows high contrast mode (I've tried canvas high contrast mode, it is not as robust or accessible).  However, there are lines running through the words.  It looks like formatting doesn't quite line up.  I've ...

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Problem 1: I'm a science teacher and would like to collect student data after a lab. Previously, I'd use OneNote, and students would add their data via the Smart Board at the front of the room, and we'd see everyone's numbers. Is there a way to colle...

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Starting sometime last year and with increasing frequency, students' submitted papers will randomly lose formatting elements in the SpeedGrader view. It happens with PDFs, docX, Googledocs, etc. It seems especially to appear if the file originated in...

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Student's generally do not seem to engage or respond to comments/replies given to them on Discussion posts or Assessment/quiz comments, so I am unsure if they are even seeing this feedback.  It would be great to know that they are notified when these...

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I am loving the dyslexia friendly font as a designer. The hard part is knowing if the text will update. I have noticed that things like headers, link, and lists don't always present with the font once the page is saved. Hopefully learners are seeing ...

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Hi, I have a student who has some intense vision impairment. We are able to zoom in on PDFs and other embedded items, but is there a way to zoom in on Canvas-created quizzes-specifically the drop-down questions so that they can magnify the answers? A...

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Ok, if I could offer a suggestion to add submission times to either the grades tab or the assignments tab, that would a super helpful way for students to see their progress very quickly and know where to pick up with the next assignment. 

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Hello everyone!How's everyone first two days of classes going?

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I am the type to obsessively clear notifications. Unfortunately I have noticed that, as a student, I don't always have control of whether I am able to do that or not. Last semester I took a course with a borderline senile professor that did not know ...

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Hello Team, We would like to understand how course sizes (i.e., the number of enrolled students per course) are tracked and reported within Canvas for customers. Specifically, we are looking for: The best way to retrieve the number of students enrol...

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How far can you go with this?

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I used to see an option for that, but don't see it now. Is this a setting my designers need to turn on?

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