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Modules

Lock a Module Until a Certain Date and Time

…and all content within it is published. A module being “locked” and a module being “published” are two distinct states. A module must be both published and unlocked to be accessible to students. A locked, published module will not be available to students until the set unlock date and time….

Accessibility

Ensuring that all of your students, including those with specific learning needs, are able to engage with your course is critical to ensuring student success. Using these tutorials, you can verify that your Word documents, PDFs, Powerpoints, videos, and other course content are accessible to a wide variety of learners….

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Canvas Tools Readings/Content Ready Set Go

Use the Rich Content Editor to Modify Text, Insert Links, Attach Files, and Connect Apps

…Options Menu (three vertical dots) on the right of the toolbar for a more complete list. Options include: Font size (e.g. 12 pt) Text formatting (e.g. Paragraph, Heading 1) Bold Italic Underline Text color (must also be bold or italicized for accessibility purposes) Highlight color Subscript/Superscript (these functions are not accessible)…

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Accessibility

Use the Canvas Accessibility Checker

…Misses Structure: The Accessibility Checker will not catch disorganized content or content lacking headings and other text structures. Inaccessible Alt Text: The Accessibility Checker will not assess alt text; it only catches missing alt text or file names as alt text. Missing Transcripts: The Accessibility Checker will not identify a…

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Modules

Add Prerequisites & Requirements to Modules

…require students to complete multiple modules before moving to the current module. In this case, repeat steps 17-18 for each module you wish to add as a prerequisite. If the module you’re working in is the first module of a course, the prerequisite option will not be accessible. Click Add Module….

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Grading Timely Tutorials

Open Access for Individual Student to Finalize Incomplete Grade

Working with a student who has an incomplete grade in a Canvas course creates some complications. By default, Canvas will make the course inaccessible to students at the scheduled end of the semester. If you have a student with an incomplete, you can set the course to allow students to…

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Canvas Spotlight

Use MS Teams Breakout Rooms

…the meeting organizer will have a breakout room icon. Breakout rooms are accessible in recurring meetings and meetings created using the “meet now” button in the calendar. You cannot access breakout rooms if you make a call in the “Calls” menu in the Teams app. Select Breakout rooms. Select the…

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Integrated Apps

Apps Connected to Canvas

…(Online Tutoring) TutorMe is an online tutoring service that is free for MSU Denver Students, and accessible through Canvas where enabled by your professor. They offer tutoring in a wide range of subjects as well as offering support for test prep. TutorMe connects you with an online tutor within 30…

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New Quizzes

Create Different Types of New Quiz Questions

…to correct answer. Modify any Further Settings (points, feedback, etc.). Click Done. Hot Spot Hot Spot questions allow you to upload images and have students identify a specific area in that image. This question type is not considered accessible, which means your students may have difficulty participating with or answering…

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FAQ

Why can’t students see the content I created?

All content in Canvas must be published and placed in a published module to be viewed by students.  You can find instructions on adding items to modules in our Add Items to Modules tutorial. Once the item is added, check that both it and the module are published. There should…