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Updated on: Nov 21, 2020
How do I use the Dashboard as an observer?
Manual Canvas Observer Guide -
Updated on: Nov 21, 2020
How do I restrict files and folders to students in Canvas?
Users can edit permissions for files, including setting the state of the file (published or unpublished), make files available to students who have the link, or schedule availability dates for the files.
When the link restriction is set (only available to students with the link), the file can only be viewed if they are given the link to the file. However, this option only allows files to be hidden from students in Course Files. This functionality is not valid outside of the Files feature. For instance, if a file with a link restriction is added to a Module or Assignment, the file can always be viewed by students.
When the student availability date restriction is set, students can view the name and information for the file. In addition to Course Files, files with an availability date restriction can be viewed anywhere in Canvas (such as when the file is added to Modules or Assignments), but the file will be locked and they cannot view the actual file until the specified date.
Note: You can also restrict a file or folder as part of setting usage rights for files or setting usage rights for folders.
Manual Canvas Instructor Guide -
Updated on: Nov 21, 2020
Troubleshooting Infinite Campus in Canvas for Instructors
Manual Infinite Campus -
Updated on: Nov 21, 2020
How do I properly name my Canvas assignment groups for Infinite Campus grade passback?
Manual Infinite Campus -
Updated on: Nov 21, 2020
How do I set up an assignment to be sent to Aeries for grade passback?
Manual Aeries -
Updated on: Nov 20, 2020
How do I view the blueprint sync information for a course associated with a blueprint course?
Manual Canvas Instructor Guide -
Updated on: Nov 13, 2020
How do I send a message to a user in a group in the Inbox as a student?
In Conversations, you can send a message to one user or multiple users in a group.
Note: Currently you cannot message users in multiple groups.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: Nov 13, 2020
How do I send a message to all course users in the Inbox as a student?
You may be able to use Conversations to send a message to all users in a course, all users in a specific role, or all users in a group.
If your recipient list contains more than 100 users, your message will automatically be sent as individual messages to each user.
Notes:
- Messaging all users is a course permission. If you cannot send a message to all users, your institution has restricted this feature.
- Once your course has concluded, you cannot send a message to all users.
- Users display in Conversations once they have an active enrollment in the course, and users cannot join a course unless it is published.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: Nov 13, 2020
How do I use the Inbox as a student?
Conversations is split into two panels and displays messages chronologically. You can view and reply to conversations and sort them by course or inbox type. Conversations itself does not have any file size limits; however, attachments added to a conversation are included in the sender's personal files.
Notes:
- If you right-click or option-click on the Inbox link, you can open your Conversation Inbox in a new browser tab to keep it handy while you are doing other tasks in Canvas.
- Users display in Conversations once they have an active enrollment in the course, and users cannot join a course unless it is published.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: Nov 13, 2020
How do I add a module?
Modules are used to organize course content by weeks, units, or whatever organizational structure works for your course. With modules, you are essentially creating a one-directional linear flow of what you would like your students to do. Once you create modules, you can add content items, set prerequisites, and add requirements.
Manual Canvas Instructor Guide
