Canvas features an O365 integration that allows users to work together on the same document at the same time. Collaborative documents are saved in real-time, and changes made by users will be immediately visible to everyone. To begin a new Collaboration, click on Collaborations in the course navigation menu, then follow the on-screen prompts to set up the document and add users. For more information on using Collaborations in your course, visit https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2627.
Category: CanvasFAQ
How does Peer Review work in Canvas?
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- Peer Review assignments give students the opportunity to provide feedback on another students’ work.
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- How to create a Peer Review assignment: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2663.
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- General information Peer Review assignments: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2656.
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- To grade peer reviews, you will need to create a “No Submission” assignment in your Gradebook and assign points to the Peer Review assignment manually. Visit this link and read the subsection “Peer Review Grades” for more details: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2656.
How can I migrate my course to Canvas?
There is no automated process available for migration from CampusCruiser or WebStudy into Canvas. Instructor will be moving content and creating their own courses. In addition to training and workshops provided by TLT, Quick Steps for Your First Canvas Course on the ITS News blog offers tips on migrating content into the course template that has been provided. For additional assistance, contact TLToffice@widener.edu
How do I copy content from one Canvas course to another?
Navigate to the course to which you would like to add content. Click Settings from the course menu, and then select Import Content into this Course on the right-hand side of the page. For Content Type, select Copy a Canvas Course, then search for the relevant course. Once you’ve located it, select whether to migrate all content or only select content. You can also elect to have Canvas adjust events and due dates. Once you’ve made your selections, click Import. For more information on copying courses, visit https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2685.
Are there file storage limits in Canvas like there were in CampusCruiser?
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- Yes. Each course has .5 GB (500MB) of space available. In addition, each user receives 50MB of personal space. If there’s a resource or file you use in every course, consider adding it to your personal files. Doing so will not only help save space, but it will also prevent you from having to upload a file multiple times. Because space is limited, it’s a good idea to embed videos. For more information on doing so, visit https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1849.
- It is also a best practice to use your university OneDrive account (offering an abundant 1 TB of space) and link files to your courses from that storage space.
How can I view the course as a student?
To view a course as a student, navigate to Settings in the course menu. Then, click on Student View on the right-hand side of the page. This will allow you to view the course as a student user, as well as work as a test student in the class. For more information on viewing your course as a student in Canvas, visit https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1849 .
How does Canvas’s syllabus feature work?
Every official university course has been delivered with an editable course template built into the Syllabus functionality of Canvas. The Syllabus feature in Canvas has two main parts: the Syllabus Description, and the Assignment Summary. In the Syllabus Description, you can post your course description, guidelines, and other important information. The Assignment Summary contains a list of assignments and events and is automatically generated based on the calendar assignments and events within your course. You can find more details about the Syllabus feature in Canvas here: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1860.
How is course content organized in Canvas?
In Canvas, the course content is organized by Modules. You can use Modules to organize your content by weeks, units, or however you prefer. You can easily add information and course content into your Modules. This link explains the use of Modules for organizing course content in Canvas: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2808.
What are “Pages” and how do I use them to add content to my course (similar to the HTML boxes in Cruiser)?
In Canvas, you can use Pages to display content and resources such as text, video, or links to files or other pages. Pages are also useful for content that doesn’t belong in a particular assignment, or for content that you will refer to in multiple assignments. To create a Page, navigate to Pages in the course menu. Click +Page at the top of the page to create a new Page. This link provides more details about the use of Pages in Canvas: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1916.
Can I restore previous versions of Pages in Canvas?
YES, you can! For instructions on how to view a page’s history (including reverting to previous versions), visit https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1921.
