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Canvas Spotlight

CTLD Support Services at a Glance

…fullscreeen Drop-in Support CTLD’s live, drop-in support is here to help you with any questions you might have about using Canvas, Teams, YuJa, or other software you might use for online teaching. One of our instructional design support specialists will help you resolve the issue or, if your problem is…

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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

…can insert a link to a Teams meeting using the Microsoft Teams app (Visit the “Integrate Microsoft Teams” tutorial for more information). Click the Apps Icon (resembles an electrical plug). Note: This may be in the More Options Menu (three vertical dots) rather than in your toolbar above the text box. Click on the Name of the…

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…showing up in Gradebook? How do I set up my Canvas course? Where is the course summary and calendar in my syllabus? How do I join a CTLD course development cycle? Grades How do I submit final grades? Microsoft Teams How do I Use MS Teams for Synchronous Communication? Can…

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How do I set up my Canvas course?

…synchronous online classes, our Use Microsoft Teams to Host Live Lecture Sessions tutorial will help you set up a Team for your class. For specific questions regarding Canvas or Teams systems you may want to use in setting up your class, feel free to reach out to us by email,…

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Canvas Spotlight

Spotlight Archive

…in MS Teams Share Content With Other Instructors Best Practices for Holding Virtual Office Hours Update Your Course for the New Term Finalize Your Course for End of Semester Use Hypothesis for Collaborative Annotations on Documents in Canvas Prerequisites, Requirements, and Locking in Canvas Modules Using MS Teams to Create…

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SMART Program Training

How to Get Help

As you progress through the SMART Program modules, you may find yourself in need of additional support and coaching. That’s why we’re here! Explore your support options below. Live Support Our instructional design support specialists are available Monday through Friday from 10 am to 3 pm, virtually via Teams and…

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Canvas Spotlight Videos

Incorporate YuJa Into Your Canvas Course

…and uploading processes  To embed videos, follow the instructions in our tutorial for embedding YuJa videos If you’re planning to upload MS Teams recordings, review our tutorial on MS Teams recording and generate auto-captions If you need help linking Youtube videos, follow the instructions in the tutorial on linking Youtube…

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Canvas Tools Self-Help Tutorials

How to Get Started with Lucid in Canvas

…Lucidchart or Lucidspark. Microsoft Whiteboard in Microsoft Teams is a recommended and more accessible alternative. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=11237623&node=50047047&a=86529024 Click to view in Fullscreen Enable Lucid in the Navigation Menu Note: By default, Lucid is disabled in your left-hand navigation menu. Follow the directions below to enable it and grant access to…

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Canvas Spotlight Course Showcase

CTLD Instructional Design Support Showcase

…The IDS team’s mission is to empower faculty by offering personalized support and innovative solutions that make navigating the world of online education smoother and more impactful. From one-on-one physical and virtual drop-in support to self-paced online training and tutorials, we equip instructors with the tools and knowledge they need…

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Canvas Spotlight

Grading in Canvas – What Can and Cannot Be Graded in the Canvas Gradebook?

…in the Canvas Gradebook? MS Teams Assignments Canvas cannot grade assignments from outside of the platform. For example, if you have an assignment that students complete synchronously on MS Teams, Canvas does not have access to that assignment. You would need to create a column in the Canvas gradebook (see…