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Canvas Tools Readings/Content

Copy Information from a File into a Canvas Page

…our Sharing Files with Students tutorial for more information. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=8637317&node=37246924&a=82141001&autoplay=1 Click to view in fullscreen Log in to Canvas. Select the Course you would like to work in. Click Modules in the left-hand course navigation menu.  Locate the Module you would like to add the page to. Click the…

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Canvas Tools

Use HTML to Edit Content in Canvas

While the Rich Content Editor is a quick and easy way to edit content in Canvas, you have the option to edit the content using HTML, as well. To do so, follow the steps below. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=10397674&node=45208623&a=96290172 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 Navigating Canvas

Use the Link Validator to Check for and Fix Broken Links

The link validator tool in Canvas is a very helpful feature that will check your course for broken links and provide an easy to use log for finding and fixing links. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=10418928&node=45508628&a=192826465 CLick to view in fullscreen Log in to your Canvas Account. Open the Course where you’d like to validate links. Click Settings on the…

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Canvas Tools

Create a PDF or Word Version of a Canvas Page or Syllabus

…below is easier, but you have less control over the formatting. The second method has more steps, but you can edit the formatting and content, and you will have the option to save your file as either a Word document or a PDF. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1637238&node=5710387&a=827421094&autoplay=1 click to view in fullscreen…

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Canvas Tools

Restore Deleted Items in Canvas

…that can be restored. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=10365014&node=44776008&a=182514217 click to view in fullscreen Log in to your Canvas Account. Open the Canvas Course in which the items were deleted. Type /undelete at the end of the URL in your address bar. Example Original course URL when you first open a course in Canvas: https://msudenver.instructure.com/courses/16564 Example Restore course URL:…

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Accessibility

Use the Canvas Accessibility Checker

The Accessibility Checker is a tool within Canvas that can assess the accessibility of content created in the Rich Content Editor. This guide will show you how to use the Accessibility Checker as well as the gaps in the assessment. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1257339&node=4731567&a=2093547294 click to view in fullscreen Using the Accessibility…

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Group Work/Collaboration

Create Groups in Canvas

Canvas makes it easy to create small and large groups of students for projects, assignments, discussions and more! Groups can also increase student to student interactivity and engagement in your online course. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=8770215&node=37893903&a=69761563&autoplay=1 click to view in fullscreen Log in to your Canvas Account. Select the Course you’d like to work in. Click People in the…

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Assignments

Create an Assignment with a Due Date

…after the due date or reduce points earned if submitted after this date. For more information about preventing late submissions, visit the “Create an Assignment with Limited Availability” tutorial. Note: If you only need to add or adjust a due date on an existing assignment, skip to Step 9. Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=14002068&node=61166641&a=165307279…

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Assignments

Create an Assignment with Limited Availability

…Directions https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1252089&node=4710102&a=2002790841 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 the left….

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Assignments

Organize Assignments Using Assignment Groups

…https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=14353519&node=62323817&a=38202600 click to view in fullscreen Add Assignment Group through Modules 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…