Summer course shells are now available in Canvas, and with them come three new instructor roles that take the place of the Teacher role: Principal Instructor, Supervisory Instructor, and Auxiliary Instructor. In this post we’ll …
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Canvas Gradebook Update – January 2017
The next phase of the new Canvas Gradebook is complete! For a thorough description and demonstration of the new Gradebook, please refer to my previous blog post from November 2017. The November update included improved …
Canvas Gradebook Update – November 2017
Canvas instructors, there’s a new Gradebook in town. As Canvas moves toward a final version of the new Gradebook (AKA “Phase 2”), the original Gradebook and a new version are both available to you right …
Canvas Groups and Sections: What’s the difference?
If you use groups or sections to organize your classes, this post is for you. In Canvas, students can be grouped administratively in Sections or for the purpose of group work in Groups. Let’s look at …
From Canvas to Canvas: Rolling your course forward for the next semester
Course shells for Spring 2018 were created recently. What’s a course shell? That’s the Canvas course that includes your student enrollments. It appears on your Canvas Dashboard and Courses list with its timetable-assigned title and …
Re-grading Quizzes in Canvas: Tips and Workarounds
“Can I re-grade a quiz question in Canvas?” It’s an excellent question, and one that doesn’t always have a satisfying answer. The goal of this post is to clarify what can and can’t be re-graded …
Canvas Quick Start Guide – Create a course in 1 hour or less
Need to create a simple Canvas course? This post is for you! If you want assistance with a more customized design, contact us at CEETE. Adjust your navigation. Students need to know where to go …
Up and Running – FAQs for the First Week of Classes
Getting started in Canvas this semester? You might have some of these Frequently Asked Questions. How do I put my migrated course materials into the course shell with my student enrollments? I have multiple sections …
Canvas Updates: Summer 2017 Edition
Canvas may look a little different if you’ve been away for a few months. Instructure releases an update every 3 weeks. Here are some of the highlights from this summer. UI Changes You’ll notice that …
Hidden Figures: Easy-to-Miss Canvas Icons Doing Important Things
In its attempt to be streamlined and simple, sometimes the Canvas interface can seem to hide important features right under our noses. In this post we’ll take a look at some useful icons you may …