When copying course content, an automatic warning that states “Importing the same course content more than once will overwrite any existing content in the course” will populate for any content type. So, what does this mean? Will you lose all of your content in the new shell? Simply put, if you’re not copying the same […]
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When does my course start and end?
By default, Canvas shells for MSU Denver classes are programmed to open on the Saturday before classes begin. Starting from this date, students can view and interact with published content. Final Exams happen the week after classes officially end, with students losing access to the course about a week after grades are due. The MSU […]
By default, all replies a student posts in a Discussion in Canvas can be edited or deleted by that student. You can disable this feature, if you like, on a class-wide basis. This can be done to ensure greater academic integrity in your course, as a student cannot post an incomplete reply and then revise […]
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How do I proctor an exam in my course?
Please see our Proctor Online Assessments spotlight for information on the different proctoring options MSU Denver provides for exams. For online proctoring, see our tutorial, Set Up a ProctorU Exam in Canvas. Have questions? Need additional support on this or other teaching and learning topics? Please visit us for drop-in support (10am-3pm, M-F) or try […]
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How can I add a student to a Canvas course?
All students registered for a course at MSU Denver are automatically added to your course shell at the beginning of the term. This roster is automatically updated throughout the semester to deactivate students who drop the course or add students who register after the start date. If a student who is registered for the course […]
Previous Blackboard content was migrated into Canvas by K16 Solutions in 2020. Before requesting a Blackboard archive, check to see if the course is located within Canvas. If you are unable to locate a K16-migrated course, please complete the Blackboard Archive File Request Ticket from ITS to receive a .zip file for the course. Check […]
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How do I submit final grades?
At the end of each semester, you will need to formally submit the final grade each student in your class earned, for each class you taught. The gradebook in Canvas is an effective tool for tracking student grades, but once the class has concluded, you will need to enter that data into Banner, the data-management […]
All content in Canvas must be published and placed in a published module to be viewed by students. If an item is not placed in a module, or if the item and/or module is unpublished, students will not be able to see it. You can find instructions on adding items to modules in our Add Items […]
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How do I find SpeedGrader?
Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussions are all graded from within SpeedGrader. You can access Speedgrader from within the Gradebook or from within the assignment details. For guidance on how to access and use SpeedGrader, please see our Use SpeedGrader in Canvas tutorial. Have questions? Need additional support on this or other teaching and learning topics? Please […]
Shells can be issued to include more than a single section of a Canvas course. This can be useful when teaching multiple synchronous or asynchronous sections of a single course. Multi-section shells must be requested by the department before shells are issued for the next semester. They cannot be retroactively combined. Please reach out to […]