Canvas: How to add an Additional Teacher to my Course
Enrolled students are automatically added to your Canvas course when they register for your class. To add an another teacher to your course to share your content, follow the instructions below. NOTE: Concluded courses (closed courses) cannot have new people added. Concluded courses are read only. * Login to Canva…
Canvas not working on your computer? Check if your system and browser are up to date!
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Canvas: Enable Grade Scheme
In order to turn on Letter Grades in your Canvas Gradebook please follow the steps below. A Grading Scheme is required in your Canvas course in order to Sync Grades from Canvas to Peoplesoft. * Navigate to Settings * Select the Course Details Tab * Scroll down and find the Grading Scheme checkbox * Click …
Canvas: Adding Zoom to Course menu
The Zoom conference tool is integrated in every Canvas course. If you do not see the Zoom tool in your Canvas course, please follow the instructions below. 1) Go to the course that you want to add the Zoom conference tool. Select the "Settings" tool in the bottom left-hand corner. 2) Once the "Settings" tool ope…
Canvas: Concluded Courses
All Canvas courses conclude on Monday at 11:59 pm, the same day official grades are due. When a course concludes in Canvas it becomes read-only. Instructors will no longer be able to modify/grade assignments, provide feedback, or change any aspects of the course. Likewise, students will only be able to view course co…
How to schedule a Zoom meeting in Canvas
* In your course, select Zoom on your course navigation menu. If you don't see it, you'll need first activate the Zoom tool . * Click the blue Schedule a New Meeting button in the upper right of the page. * Select the settings you would like for your Zoom meeting. Topic : enter in a name for your session.…
What are the minimum Canvas use requirements for remote teaching?
As of Spring 2020, all faculty are required to use Canvas to teach their courses, regardless of modality or level. The following are minimum Canvas use requirements. This information is also available as a Google Doc for downloading and printing. * Import APU course template (optional, but recommended) * Uploa…
Canvas: Publishing your Course
By default, Canvas courses are not automatically published at the beginning of the term. This feature gives instructors the opportunity to fine-tune their courses before making them available to students. Instructors must publish their courses before students can access them. The course status can be found on the…
Canvas: Are Chromebooks compatible with LockDown Browser
1. Students using a Chromebook will need to use the regular LockDown Browser installation link for your institution. Download Lockdown Browser for APU use within Canvas HERE 2. Click "Add to Chrome" to install extension A short video is available here. Please note, if the instructor allows an exam to use the C…
Canvas: Upload your Syllabus
To upload the syllabus, click on Syllabus [1] (located on left course navigation), then click Edit [2] (located at the top-right). The syllabus description is where you can post your course description, a brief introduction, class guidelines, weekly reminders, and other important information. You can link t…
