Canvas for Students

Courses you want to show in the Courses drop-down menu are called favorite courses. You can favorite any active course that appears on the course list page.

Users are able to manage the courses that are displayed on their individual Canvas dashboard.

This article shows users (Mac) how to Combine pictures and convert them into a PDF and then submit the PDF as a Canvas Assignment.

This article shows users (Windows) how to combine pictures and convert them into a PDF and then submit the PDF as a Canvas Assignment.

Using the Kaltura embed tool allows students to record directly from a webcam to discussion post.

There are a number of ways for students to get help with Canvas.

Zoom, Canvas, and Google Hangouts Meet tools for tutoring.

As a student, you can download all your assignment submissions in Canvas. Submissions are for both current and concluded courses and only include any files that were submitted to fulfill an assignment; they do not include any submissions modified by instructors, such as annotated submissions.

Students can submit multiple files as a part of an assignment submission.

Downloading and installing LockDown Browser is an important step in the process of using LockDown Browser. You should only have to download and install LockDown Browser one time and then you are free to use it to take exams.

Downloading and installing LockDown Browser is an important step in the process of using LockDown Browser. You should only have to download and install LockDown Browser one time and then you are free to use it to take exams.

This article provides students with instructions on how to submit an assignment with a
media recording submission type. To submit a media recording assignment, you will need
to have a microphone and a webcam if you are also doing video.

Students (any user) can share Google links to discussion forums using the share button and changing the viewing permissions.

This article shows how to share a Google Doc (or Sheet, Drive) link with your instructor

Google Assignments (LTI 1.3) is the current method to allow students to submit Google type files as assignments. If you have worked on a paper, presentation or spreadsheet via Google, then you will need to use Google Assignments (LTI 1.3) to properly submit the assignment

Students can submit video assignments using the Kaltura integration in Canvas. While it is possible to record and upload using a mobile device, it is much easier to use a laptop to submit a video assignment.

Select the blue Start Assignment button (or New Attempt button if you have already attempted the assignment and the instructor allows for multiple attempts). Choose the Apps Icon (it looks like a power plug for an electrical device) and select Google Apps. Choose the file you want to add by clicking on the picture of it and then pressing the blue Select button at the bottom left of the window. Press the Embed button. Press enter 2x and repeat the process. When Finished Press Submit Assignment

Using Annoto, students can make personal time-stamped notes and sentiments on instructor videos and then export them and upload them as an assignment submission.

LockDown Browser is a locked browser for taking quizzes in Canvas. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during an assessment.

This article goes over the basic of Google drive (uploading files, creating folders, removing/deleting files).

You've always been able to share content from your Google Drive in Canvas, but now you will be able to do so seamlessly.

Students can attach files do discussion posts using the attach file button.

PDFs, Google Docs, and other various file formats can be added into Canvas as a shareable link.

Towards the end of each semester, students are given the opportunity provide instructor and course feedback using EvaluationKIT. Typically there is an EvaluationKIT notification on top of the Canvas Dashboard. Sometimes students will dismiss this notification and then are unable to figure out how they can provide instructor feedback. This article shows the alternative method to access Course Evaluations.