by triciab | Mar 9, 2020 | Canvas updates, Course types and access, Get started with Canvas
Are you unable to add or edit content in your Semester 1 course? Can’t see the Import course content button? If so, check your role in the course. Click on People in the course navigation menu and search for your name. To add, edit or delete content in the course, you...
by triciab | Feb 20, 2020 | Canvas tips, Get started with Canvas, Lecture recordings
Recordings There are a number of ways to capture recordings for your students which are outlined in the Study Plan Guidance website See: Recording options for staff Incorporating audio and video files into Canvas There are two ways to incorporate audio or video files...
by triciab | Feb 13, 2020 | Canvas tips, Get started with Canvas
The default playback resolution in an uploaded video in Canvas can be low and make the content (particularly screen captures) hard for students to view. You may need to let students know that they can change the playback resolution when they watch video content.The...
by triciab | Feb 11, 2020 | Canvas updates, Get started with Canvas, Release notes
From 20 June 2020 a new version of the Rich content editor will be available.The following Canvas features use the Rich Content Editor:AnnouncementsAssignmentsDiscussionsPagesQuizzesSyllabusIf you would like to opt in to try out the new editor before it goes live you...
by triciab | Feb 4, 2020 | Get started with Canvas, Marking and grading, News and events
Final grade submission deadlines for Summer School are rapidly approaching so you may like to refresh your knowledge of how to submit grades using the Final Grades Tool in Canvas. We have a wealth of resources to assist you or if you would like one on one assistance,...
by triciab | Jan 28, 2020 | Assignments and quizzes, Canvas tips, Canvas updates, Course types and access, Get started with Canvas, Marking and grading, News and events
Lindsay Diggelmann (Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning – Faculty of Arts) has set up a series of useful little “how to” videos on various aspects of Canvas. He has kindly made these available to all staff.If you are new to Canvas, or need a refresher, we...
