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If we have Outcomes set up in a course for assessment purposes and want to upload that course as a template to Commons for other faculty in our institution to download and use, will the Outcome setup import correctly from a course template from Commons as long as the content is imported into the correct account where the…
I was provided a link to a Commons set of resources. I am a teacher and originally started a Canvas account for an online class I took. Link I was provided. https://lor.instructure.com/resources/b9e9f5011d1444a5a3c62695f9b80e52?shared How can I find the details necessary for reach out to my Customer Cussess Manager?
Last Summer I created Discussion Boards as a shared resource and put them in Canvas Commons. I listed them under the # MLFWPS LA. I see them in there. I have tried to import them into a current course. When I do I get the standard "You have successfully started the import! It may take a little while to see changes in your…
I am starting the Microsoft Office 365 Bundle course and I cannot continue because, I'm in my first Assignment and there's not much explanation about what is requiered (elements) to elaborate it, or I'might not understand how. Can someone give me an idea of the structure it should have? I have to mention also, English is…
Hi, I recently created a Free for Teacher account on Canvas. However, when I try to import resources from Canvas Commons, my course does not show up in the list and hence not letting me import any content. I also have another institutional, paid account and I am able to import the same content without any issue there. Am I…
Would it be possible to alter this message slightly? It makes it look like the content will not work at all. Whereas as long as we still have the contract etc. it will work when imported into a course, especially with new quizzes. Could something be added along the lines of. 'To view the content you will need to import…
Hello, I am using Canvas Studio to add my own videos or videos with a YouTube link to build a module I intend to share to the Canvas Commons. If the module is imported from Commons by a user who has Canvas, but does not have Canvas Studio, will it make the videos I put in the module inaccessible to them?
When I search commons and I put in "art" 131 things show up none of them have art in the title and none of them are about art class? why? also a bunch of them I open and it has a icon saying the content is not there?? why would you have things in commons for people to use that are not that subject and that don't work?
As far as I can see, the addition of content to Commons is from units. Is it possible to add content from within the Commons tool itself? I'm looking to add to Commons a number of images and see I can add multiple images from one unit/course. However, being able to drag-and-drop from a computer, into Commons, would be much…
I posted a course on commons for use within our insititution. I want to update this course, but for this, I would first like to contact other teachers that have imported this course and are using it. Is there any way to find out which users imported my course from commons? Or is it possible to find out which Canvas courses…
The Canvas Klatch is an online office hour open to all members of the Instructure Community. It started as an office hour for the courses I teach for CVC@ONE: Introduction to Teaching with Canvas Advanced Techniques with Canvas Online Teaching and Design Equity & Culturally Responsive Online Teaching Humanizing Online…
Whether you’re new to Canvas or looking to expand your skills, each Klatch session offers a welcoming space to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another. As a K12 Canvas Admin and Technology Instructional Specialist, I am passionate about helping teachers simplify their workflow, make the most of their time,…
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