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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 [Length 7:26, CC Available] https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=10397513&node=45195775&a=9373420 Click to view in fullscreen Create…

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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 [Length 2:53, CC Available] 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….

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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 [Length 1:08, CC Available] 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…

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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 [Length 1:43, CC Available] 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….

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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 [Length 1:52, CC Available] https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1349419&node=5056456&a=517931897&autoplay=1 Click to view in fullscreen Enable or Disable Notifications for a Course Log in to your Canvas Account. Select the Course you’d like…

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Canvas Tools Navigating Canvas

Use Browser Tabs and Shortcuts

When working on multiple courses in Canvas, you can open multiple tabs in your browser and use keyboard shortcuts to cut and paste between courses to save yourself some time. Directions [Length 2:31, CC Available] https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=10485492&node=45892670&a=3628549 Click to view in fullscreen Log in to your Canvas Account. Select the Course you’d like to copy…

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Canvas Tools Navigating Canvas Self-Help Tutorials

Use the Canvas Dashboard

…likely be the easiest way to view all courses at once and switch between courses and sections. Directions [Length 3:19, CC Available] https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1255590&node=4724808&a=1010766767&autoplay=1 click to view in fullscreen Access the Dashboard Go to MSU Denver’s Faculty and Staff Hub. Click Quick Links on the top right of the page. Click…

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Canvas Tools Navigating Canvas

View Your Course in Student View

…to help alleviate issues with navigation, access, and your learners’ cognitive load. Directions [Length 1:53, CC Available] https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=15141912&node=64803946&a=54208725 Click to view in fullscreen Log in to your Canvas Account. Select the Course you’d like to work in. Click Home in the course navigation menu to the left. Click View as Student in the top right corner of the screen….

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Accessibility Readings/Content

Insert Images with Alt Text in the Rich Content Editor

…Connect Apps. Directions [Length 4:31, CC Available] https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=10342051&node=44604241&a=187566595 click to view in fullscreen Upload an Image with Alt-Text in the Rich Content Editor Log in to your Canvas Account. Select the Course you’d like to work in. Open any item with the Rich Content Editor. This can be Pages, Assignments,…

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Blueprint Canvas Tools Communication Ready Set Go

Use the Syllabus Tool

…4:22, CC Available] https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=16326150&node=69667557&a=160210296 click to view in fullscreen What is Included in the Blueprint Syllabus Template? Course Section Information: The top of the syllabus is where you will enter the details of your course section, such as Course ID, title, term, and modality. Course Description: Enter an overall summary/description…