Canvas

• How do I create a link in Canvas course menu?

  The Redirect Tool app in Canvas can help you create links to external web resources (a research database, a YouTube playlist) that show up as navigation items on the left-hand side of your course page. How to add a Redirect Tool link to the navigatio...

• How do I upload a test, survey or pool to Canvas using Respondus?

  If you have not used Respondus test builder software in over a year, you will need to update your version with the newest licensing information. This can be found in Canvas, in Help -> Faculty Resources -> Downloads.Follow the steps below to up...

• How to rename courses

  Course names can be changed through the Course Tools function in Canvas. Follow the steps below to learn how to change the course name on Canvas.

• How to view and download course roster

  The View/Download Course Roster option is available for instructors wanting to see the class list or email students before (or after) the course is published.

• How to search course content in Canvas

  The Search Course Content option allows instructors to quickly search and find specific content within their course such as quizzes, assignments, etc.

• How to build course links

  Using the Build Course Links tool, you can create an index page for your course content as shown in the following article. Note: Note that the Course Tools option must be enabled in the course navigation menu before proceeding. Below are the steps f...

• What are New Quizzes in Canvas and how do I use them?

  New Quizzes is a new quiz engine available in Canvas alongside classic quizzes. Quizzes created with New Quizzes have increased functionality, including more question types like hotspot, categorization, matching, and ordering, as well as more moderat...

• What is Turnitin Similarity and how do I use it?

  Turnitin Similarity is a plagiarism detection tool that is used in Canvas to review assignments. Assignments are compared to an internet database and given a percentage score based on how much content is identical to existing resources.Turnitin Simil...

• Faculty Canvas FAQs

  In addition to the LMS Support team and the Office for Teaching & Learning, everyone at Wayne State University has access to the Canvas Guides at community.canvaslms.com/community/answers/guides/.Canvas Guides provide documentation for all of the...

• How can I view all discussion board responses on one page?

  The Discussion Post Aggregator collects and displays all discussion board responses on one page

• How do I restore deleted items?

  Use this tool to view a list of recently deleted items and restore them to your course.

• Canvas guide for students

  This guide will provide links to Canvas support articles for students.

• How do I start a Microsoft Teams Meetings in Canvas?

  The Microsoft Teams Meetings LTI allows customers with Microsoft accounts to create conference calls (meetings) using the Microsoft Teams integration with Canvas.

• How do I access Canvas?

  Follow these steps to access Canvas from your web browser and mobile device.

• How can I change what courses appear on my Canvas dashboard?

  You can change what courses appear on your Canvas dashboard by setting them as your Favorites.

• How do I access new quizzes in Canvas with the Lockdown Browser? [workaround]

  Follow the instructions below to access New Quizzes in the Lockdown Browser. These instructions are for students; instructors do not need to make changes to the quiz. 1. Log in at https://wayne.instructure.com with your AccessID and password on Chrom...

• Blackboard Data FAQ

  I taught courses in Blackboard. What happened to my course content?All course content in Blackboard from January 2015-August 2018 were transferred to Canvas. You can access these courses by logging into Canvas and clicking Courses in the menu on the ...

• How do I integrate Microsoft Teams into a Canvas course?

  Microsoft Teams is now integrated with Canvas, allowing users to access class teams within their Canvas course. The following features are included with the integration:

• FAQs about Respondus LockDown Browser

  Software that students use to securely take an exam or quiz. The test taker cannot open a new tab, print, or search while taking an exam using Respondus LockDown Browser. Students download the LockDown Browser software, launch it and then login to access Canvas and take the exam.

• How does an instructor enable Respondus Lockdown Browser on an assessment?

  Canvas instructors can follow the steps below to enable Respondus Lockdown Browser on an assessment. In the Navigation Panel click LockDown Browser.Click the drop-down arrow to the left of the assessment name.Click Settings.Under LockDown Browser Set...

• What faculty resources are available for Canvas?

  Faculty have access to a variety of resources to learn new tips, tricks, and features of Canvas.

• What course tools can faculty use in Canvas?

  Every Canvas course contains a Course Tools link located in the course navigation menu. These tools contain custom Canvas functions that simplify administrative tasks.

• How do I crosslist a course in Canvas?

  Crosslisting your courses allows you to merge multiple courses into a single Canvas course shell.