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Voiceover PowerPoints

Tools: Yuja and PowerPoint PowerPoint has the potential to be a powerful instructional tool for conveying information and teaching content. However, PowerPoints that live on their own without any context are less useful for learning. PowerPoints are most useful as a supplementary tool alongside input and context from the instructor. It would be tough to […]

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New Quizzes

Convert Question Banks to Item Banks

Classic-style quizzes in Canvas can pull questions from Question Banks. However, New-style Quizzes use Item Banks instead. While these two different types of banks appear very similar, Canvas treats them as separate systems; a New-style Quiz cannot pull questions from a Question Bank. If you have migrated a Classic Quiz that pulls from a question […]

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Accessibility Quizzes/Tests

Add Additional Time or Attempts for a Student in Classic Quizzes

Additional time on a quiz is often something required by accommodations or other conditions. Once you have set up your quiz in Canvas, including the allowed time for all students, you can easily change that time requirement for select students without editing the rest of the class. Note that in Classic Quizzes, you can only […]

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Quizzes/Tests

Create Different Types of Classic Quiz Questions

Canvas Classic Quizzes include a variety of question types that allow you to assess more than basic recall. By using different formats, you can evaluate critical thinking, provide targeted feedback, and create a more accessible experience for your students. This tutorial walks you through how to create and use different Classic Quiz question types in […]

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Quizzes/Tests

Create and Use a Question Bank for Classic Quizzes

Question banks are used to store and organize quiz questions. These questions can then be used across different classic quizzes and courses. Directions Create a Question Bank Add Questions to a Question Bank Add Questions from a Question Bank to a Quiz

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Quizzes/Tests

Add Images to Questions in Classic Quizzes

Adding images to a quiz question can help visually illustrate the concept, activate student knowledge, and improve student engagement. This tutorial describes how to use the Rich Content Editor to add images to your quiz questions. Directions Add Images to Classic Quiz

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Grading Quizzes/Tests

Add Immediate Feedback to Questions in Classic Quizzes

Canvas provides a multitude of assessment tools that allow for feedback on both the student and instructor end. One of these tools is the quizzes function which allows you to create multiple choice, true/false, and essay questions, among several others. When creating quizzes for your class, you may find that you want to provide students […]

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New Quizzes Ready Set Go

Create and Edit “New” Quizzes

Creating and managing assessments in Canvas is an essential part of supporting student learning. The New Quizzes tool offers a modern, flexible approach to building and delivering those assessments. Whether you are transitioning from Classic Quizzes or starting fresh, New Quizzes provides enhanced options for question design, accommodations, moderation, and assessment settings that align with […]

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Readings/Content - Mobile

Scan Documents with Adobe Scan Mobile App

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to scan documents and get them into your course, have a look at the Adobe Scan app! Directions

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Communication - Mobile Readings/Content - Mobile

Send Files or Links via Outlook Mobile

This tutorial assumes you have already downloaded the OneDrive and Outlook Apps on your Mobile. If you haven’t, refer to the “Download Outlook for Mobile” tutorial. Directions