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Updated on: Jan 22, 2021
How do I view assignment comments from an instructor as an observer?
You can see comments from your instructor in the Grades page. Most comments are located in the assignment sidebar. However, your instructor may also leave comments in your assignment submission as annotations.
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Updated on: Jan 22, 2021
How do I know if my student has submitted an assignment as an observer?
View the assignment submission details to know that you have turned in the assignment.
All file submissions also appear in your personal unfiled folder.
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Updated on: Jan 22, 2021
How do I view rubric results for an assignment as an observer?
You can view your rubric results for your assignment in the Grades page. You can also view comments left by your instructor on the rubric.
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Updated on: Jan 22, 2021
How do I view the rubric for an assignment as an observer?
Your instructor may include a rubric as part of your assignment. The Rubric is a set of criteria that your instructor will use to grade your assignment. Before submitting your assignment, you can use the Rubric to evaluate your own work and make sure your assignment fulfills your instructor's requirements.
Note: Not all assignments may include a rubric.
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Updated on: Jan 22, 2021
How do I filter assignments by type as an observer?
As a student, if your instructor puts assignments into groups, you can view the assignments grouped by type.
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Updated on: Jan 22, 2021
How do I view Assignments as an observer?
You can view all your course assignments on the Assignments page.
Note: Your instructor may choose to hide the Assignments link in Course Navigation. If the Assignments link is not available, you can still access Assignments through other areas of Canvas.
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Updated on: Jan 22, 2021
How do I subscribe to the Announcements RSS feed as an observer?
You can subscribe to the Announcement RSS feed in your course or group and receive announcements via any RSS feed reader. This lesson shows how to subscribe in a course, but the steps are the same as in a group.
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Updated on: Jan 22, 2021
How do I like a reply in a course announcement as an observer?
If you can make a reply in an announcement, you may be able to like announcement replies in your course.
Note: The liking feature may be restricted to users with grading permissions (e.g. instructors and TAs). If you cannot like an announcement reply, this feature is not available to you.
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Updated on: Jan 22, 2021
How do I reply to an announcement as an observer?
If you have a question or comment about an announcement, you can reply directly to that announcement.
You can reply in both course and group announcements. This lesson shows how to reply in a course, but the steps are the same.
Note: If the reply field is not available, the announcement has been closed for comments and you cannot post a reply.
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Updated on: Jan 22, 2021
How do I view Announcements as an observer?
The Announcements Index Page allows you to view and filter announcements in your course.
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