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Canvas Theme Editor Image Templates
This document discusses tips and guidelines to follow when branding Canvas UI for an institution via the Theme Editor. This document is intended for admins who need to brand their Canvas UI using the Theme Editor and walks through the various file uploads available in the Theme Editor using an institution’s logo. These…
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Course Content Distribution Comparison
This document outlines the differences and similarities between three options for distributing content from one course to several other courses: blueprint courses, Canvas Commons, and course templates. It also provides some suggestions and examples of how each tool might be used within Canvas. This document was formerly…
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Field Admin Console Product Components
This document discusses the four Product Component fields that can be set within a case in the Admin Console. These fields allow Field Admins and Product Support personnel to describe which engineering projects relate to support tickets. Four Product Component fields can be set within a case in the Admin Console: Product…
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Grade Definitions and Locations
This document lists where instructors and students can view grades for their courses. It also defines Canvas UI grading terminology. This document lists all the locations where instructors can view the grades for students in their courses and students and view their own grades. Instructor Total Grade : the student’s total…
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In-App Canvas NPS Survey FAQ
This document answers some of the most common questions about using the in-app NPS survey in Canvas. What is NPS? How is NPS calculated? What is the NPS follow up question? Can I see an example of the in-app NPS survey and how it will present itself in the various products? Why is in-app NPS survey important to…
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IP Filtering in Canvas
This document discusses the three different ways in which an admin can filter IP addresses in Canvas. Filtering IP addresses allows you to designate which IP addresses can be used when a user takes a quiz. Canvas allows you to filter IP addresses in three ways: typing each address separated by commas, using CIDR blocks…
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LTI Vocabulary
Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) is a standard developed by 1EdTech that allows educational tools to integrate seamlessly within learning management systems like Canvas. This vocabulary provides key terms and definitions related to LTI, helping users understand its specifications, deployment, and functionality within…
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Order of Precedence and Due Dates for Assignments and Modules
When a module or assignment is assigned to students, course sections, or groups, and these assignments overlap for an individual, Canvas uses an order of precedence based on the <FONT color="#000000">set_type</FONT> to determine their due date. This order is shown in the chart below. To learn more about assignment…
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Privacy implications of installing an LTI 1.3 tool in Canvas
As the stewards of your students’ data, we know you care deeply about the privacy and security implications of adopting new EdTech tools. With the depth of integration LTI tools can install, there are a lot of technical details which can affect what data is shared. This guide aims to help you understand the settings so…
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Trust Account User Roles and Expectations
Definitions User Roles and Expectations Student Instructor Admin Logins CSV Definitions A trust relationship allows one Canvas account to trust another Canvas account and allows users to be enrolled in both places. Learn more about trust accounts. User A person with a login and user profile in at least one Canvas account.…