Self-Help Tutorials & Resources

…integrated third-party apps to enhance courses and student engagement. These tutorials explain how to use these apps effectively. Communication Clear and frequent communication between faculty and students is critical in the online environment. This section includes video and text tutorials that explain how to use MS Teams, Canvas, and Yuja

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Assignments Grading

Attach a Rubric to an Assignment

…to use your your rubric for grading. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1255570&node=4724762&a=756806098&autoplay=1 Click to view in fullscreen Log in to your Canvas Account. Select the Course you’d like to work in. Click Modules on the course navigation menu to the left. Scroll to the Assignment within the Module you’d like to edit. Click the Name of the assignment. Click the + Rubric button. Note: These steps assume the rubric has…

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Assignments Group Work/Collaboration

Create a Group Assignment

…or create a digital media piece, such as a website or infographic. Note: Before creating a group assignment, you will need to know how to create student groups. Visit the Create Groups tutorial. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1255571&node=4724767&a=58585014&autoplay=1 Click to view in Fullscreen Log in to your Canvas Account. Select the Course you’d like to work in. Click Modules on the…

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Assignments

Create an Assignment with Files Attached

…their assignment. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1252087&node=4710100&a=1820990016&autoplay=1 Click to view in Fullscreen Go to MSU Denver’s Faculty and Staff Hub. Click Quick Links on the top right of the page. Click Canvas from the menu options that appear. Log in to your Canvas Account. Select the Course you’d like to work in. Click Modules on the course navigation menu to…

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Canvas Spotlight

Use Groups in Canvas

…maintain accountability and participation of each member Scaffold group projects over time (separate due dates for incremental milestones) Set clear expectations using instructions, a rubric, or both Use group evaluation forms to monitor collaboration Let’s walk through it together https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=10397513&node=45195775&a=9373420 Click to view in fullscreen Create Groups from an Assignment…

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Assignments Canvas Tools

Import SCORM Files as Assignments into Canvas

….zip files from the publisher or source. Do not open the downloaded SCORM file, as opening the file will corrupt it.  Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=10338245&node=44590873&a=134848448 Click to view in Fullscreen Go to MSU Denver’s Faculty and Staff Hub. Click Quick Links on the top right of the page. Click Canvas from the…

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Canvas Tools Navigating Canvas

Edit Your Course Dashboard

Your course dashboard is a handy place to access all of your courses when you arrive in Canvas. However, too many courses can make navigation difficult. Thankfully, you can select what courses appear on your course dashboard. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1319872&node=4980911&a=818154678&autoplay=1 Click to view in fullscreen Go to MSU Denver’s Faculty and…

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Canvas Tools Navigating Canvas Ready Set Go

How to Login to Canvas

Canvas will be the main platform that you will use to post online learning materials, assignments, and quizzes. This tutorial will walk you through how to login to get started. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=14108893&node=61522229&a=17906067 Click to view in fullscreen Go to MSU Denver’s Faculty and Staff Hub. Click Quick Links on the top right of the…

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Canvas Tools

Add Another Instructor in Your Course

Adding another instructor to your Canvas course is helpful when you need to collaborate, share materials, or build content together. This tutorial will walk you through how to add an additional instructor to your course. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1691990&node=6036848&a=1761843392&autoplay=1 Click to view in fullscreen Log in to your Canvas Account. Select the Course you’d like to work…

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Canvas Tools

Change Notifications for Individual Courses

…notification preferences for individual courses, as described below. For example, you could choose to mute all notifications for a particular course in which you are enrolled. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1349419&node=5056456&a=517931897&autoplay=1 Click to view in fullscreen Log in to your Canvas Account. Select the Course you’d like to adjust notifications for. Click Home…