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HTML lists have a sensible default, where the list numbering or bullet style changes as you indent. This is a crucial visual cue to help you understand which level of indention a list item belongs to. For example, an ordered list typically uses numbers for the first level, letters for the second level, etc. Not only is…
How do I create a list of assignments and score received by each student in my course in canvas? This will let student know where they stand in terms of course grade.
Can Canvas please create the option to use a "total points" system such that both the gradebook and the student grades page can show accumulated total points, not as a fraction of total points earned/total points possible? This would be SO helpful for progress tracking in a self-paced course where I do not want 0s entered…
A colleague asked me how to reuse the questions from the 14 quizzes he has already created as a large question pool to draw questions from for a cumulative exam. Each of the 14 quizzes has multiple question groups, and none of them was linked to a question bank at the time of creation. The best thing I could find is the…
Hello, In the past, changing participation dates in the course settings effectively acted as an override on the term access settings. Unless I'm missing something, that no longer seems to be the case. Even if course participation is changed from term to course, it is the term access dates that dictate access within the…
Sometimes we have assignments that don't count toward the final grade. While "ungraded" quizzes don't populate in the gradebook, these assignments do - they show up in the gradebook for instructors and for students. This can be confusing. Additionally, I can't seem to find a way to turn on a "points total" in the final…
If I add a link to an external resource as a module item, leaving "load in new tab" unchecked, the resource will render in an iframe in a canvas page. That iframe is way more responsive than anything I seem to be able to kludge together with the limited allowed CSS. Is there a class/etc. that can be applied to iframes to…
My class has 6 tests; lowest score is dropped. A student asked today (after we've taken 5 tests) if her semester score on Canvas already reflects that the lowest score (so far) has been dropped, or if it is only going to show up after all 6 tests have been taken. I assumed it continuously recalculated every time a test…
Hi, I have two assignment groups for exams: one is the highest of the four exams scores and one is the lowest of the four exams scores. I use a rule in the assignment group for each (drop the lowest three scores and drop the highest three scores, accordingly). When I have only three scores entered (in each group), they…
I am wondering if Canvas could consider allowing admins to change the name of course navigation items? I am thinking particularly of the item called 'modules' which is a really useful item to have available to students - but the name is confusing in our case as the whole course is called a 'module'. Thank you for your…
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Transitioning to a new tool requires more than just a feature list; it requires a strategy. In this final session, we discuss how to manage the move to New Quizzes by highlighting its maturity and reliability. We will cover how to communicate the benefits of improved security and usability to your campus, ensuring your…
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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