{"id":353,"date":"2025-10-03T13:50:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T18:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/?page_id=353"},"modified":"2026-06-12T02:59:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T07:59:46","slug":"facultyresources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/facultyresources\/","title":{"rendered":"Canvas Resources for Faculty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The following resources are designed to support 糖心Vlog官方\u2019s transition from D2L to Canvas, ensuring faculty, staff, and students are prepared to succeed with Canvas. These resources include Canvas-provided tools, 糖心Vlog官方-specific support, and external options to facilitate learning and course management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Resources: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/studentresources\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"356\">View Student Resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Live Workshops and Clinics for Faculty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>糖心Vlog官方\u2019s Center for Teaching and Mentoring, partnering with the Information Technology Division and 糖心Vlog官方 Online, began offering live and virtual workshops in October 2025. These include workshops, drop-in clinics, and help sessions. Select the <strong>Access Canvas Training<\/strong> button for the current schedule and for previous workshop recordings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This site will be regularly updated over the course of the Canvas transition project.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/facultyresources#Start\">Getting Started<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/facultyresources#Essentials\">Canvas Essentials<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/facultyresources\/#migration\">Moving Courses from D2L<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/facultyresources#design\">Designing your Course<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/facultyresources\/#copy-share\">Copying and Sharing Content<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/facultyresources\/#accessibility\">Accessibility Resources<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/facultyresources#studio\">Canvas Studio (Media)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/facultyresources#integrations\">Integrations &amp; Updates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Start\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinghow-to-access-canvas\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablehow-to-access-canvas\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablehow-to-access-canvas\">How to Access Canvas<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablehow-to-access-canvas\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinghow-to-access-canvas\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Accessing Canvas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Select the Login to Canvas button to the right, or go to <a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.instructure.com\">https:\/\/mtsu.instructure.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in with your 糖心Vlog官方 credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstart-learning-canvas-now\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestart-learning-canvas-now\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestart-learning-canvas-now\">Start Learning Canvas Now<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestart-learning-canvas-now\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstart-learning-canvas-now\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Campus Resources: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Self-enroll in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.instructure.com\/enroll\/DFKYDR\">糖心Vlog官方 Getting to Know Canvas course<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View upcoming and previous training through the <a href=\"https:\/\/ctm.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/\">Center for Teaching &amp; Mentoring<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To view recordings: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <em>monthly training calendar link<\/em> on the page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the link to the recording in the <strong>Location <\/strong>column to the right of the training information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingaccessing-your-courses\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableaccessing-your-courses\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableaccessing-your-courses\">Accessing your Courses<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableaccessing-your-courses\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingaccessing-your-courses\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>When you enter Canvas, it will take you to your Dashboard area. This is unique to each person and shows the Global Navigation Menu (on the left), the courses you have access to, and a To Do list to the right of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Select a <em>course card<\/em> to enter the course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also select the <strong>Courses <\/strong>option on the global navigation menu to see your courses from anywhere in the system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a sandbox or development shell? <a href=\"https:\/\/service.mtsu.edu\/sp?id=sc_cat_item&amp;sys_id=eac3eaa53b8c36501802481864e45a28&amp;table=sc_cat_item&amp;searchTerm=canvas\">Complete the online request form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingadditional-help-resources\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableadditional-help-resources\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableadditional-help-resources\">Additional Help Resources<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableadditional-help-resources\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingadditional-help-resources\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Inside Canvas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>Help <\/strong>icon while in Canvas for\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>24&#215;7 Chat Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24&#215;7 Phone Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>糖心Vlog官方 Service Desk &#8211; for help or to request something<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Links to additional resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training Services Portal &#8211; enroll to view on demand or live Canvas sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email <a href=\"mailto:canvas@mtsu.edu\">canvas@mtsu.edu<\/a> with specific questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Canvas Community Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Instructor\/ct-p\/canvas_instructor\">Canvas Instructor Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/tkb-p\/basics\">Canvas Basics Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/Instructor-Getting-Started-Resources\/ta-p\/579378\">Instructor Getting Started Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/\">Instructure Community<\/a>: Includes Canvas and other Instructure tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/Canvas Basics Badge Course\">Canvas Basics Badge Course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Courses Available:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>LinkedIn Learning: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/learning-canvas-2022\/overview-of-learning-management-systems?autoSkip=true&amp;resume=false&amp;u=36452436\">Learning Canvas: Create and manage a course with Canvas<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube Playlist: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLit_70db88TTVKUlrn-xdwO02QtVN5JzP\">Teaching Online with Canvas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Essentials\">Canvas Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcanvas-dashboard-overview\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecanvas-dashboard-overview\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecanvas-dashboard-overview\">Canvas Dashboard Overview<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecanvas-dashboard-overview\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcanvas-dashboard-overview\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The Canvas Dashboard is the main landing page in Canvas. It is similar to the My Home area in D2L. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Faculty-Dashboard-1024x637.png\" alt=\"Canvas Dashboard - Faculty View\" class=\"wp-image-527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Faculty-Dashboard-1024x637.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Faculty-Dashboard-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Faculty-Dashboard-768x478.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Faculty-Dashboard.png 1487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Items you will see on the Dashboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><strong>Global Navigation Menu<\/strong> &#8211; this menu is located on the left side of every page in Canvas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Cards<\/strong> &#8211; each card represents a course you have access to. It also has icons that show when there are new course announcements, assignments, or discussions. <br>These cards are divided into two categories: <strong>Published <\/strong>(live courses) and <strong>Unpublished<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To-Do List <\/strong>&#8211; shows upcoming assignments, discussions, and other activities that require your attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coming Up<\/strong> &#8211; shows upcoming events and tasks in your courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>View Grades<\/strong> &#8211; shows the list of courses you are teaching so you can go directly to the grades for that course.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Global announcements <\/strong>[not pictured] are important messages from the institution that may appear at the top of the dashboard page when posted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-use-the-Dashboard-as-an-instructor\/ta-p\/618754\">Learn more about the Dashboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcanvas-global-navigation-menu\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecanvas-global-navigation-menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecanvas-global-navigation-menu\">Canvas Global Navigation Menu<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecanvas-global-navigation-menu\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcanvas-global-navigation-menu\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The Global Navigation Menu is a consistent menu that is accessible throughout the system. The options available are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Global Navigation Menu Item<\/th><th>Icon<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Account<\/strong><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/09\/GNM-AccountIcon.png\" alt=\"Account link in menu\"><\/td><td><ul><li>Update your <strong>profile <\/strong>image, add a bio, and add links. Select which <strong>notifications <\/strong>you would like to receive and how for your account and\/or specific courses. Update your account Settings, which include language, time zone, and additional features available. <em>The Canvas system defaults to Central Time, and all dates will be based on this time zone.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>Learn more about: <a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-edit-my-profile-in-my-user-account\/ta-p\/615501\">Editing your profile<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-manage-my-Canvas-notification-settings\/ta-p\/615326\">Managing notifications<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-edit-my-profile-in-my-user-account\/ta-p\/615501\">Edit account settings<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dashboard<\/strong><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/09\/GNM-DashboardIcon.png\" alt=\"Dashboard icon\"><\/td><td><ul><li>Goes back to your main dashboard page.<\/li><\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-use-the-Dashboard-as-an-instructor\/ta-p\/618754\">Learn more about the Dashboard<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Courses<\/strong><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/09\/GNM-CoursesIcon.png\" alt=\"Courses icon\"><\/td><td><ul><li>Shows a list of all courses you have access to.<\/li><\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-view-all-my-Canvas-courses\/ta-p\/618766\">Learn more about the Courses area.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Calendar<\/strong><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/09\/GNM-CalendarIcon.png\" alt=\"Calendar icon\"><\/td><td><ul><li>Shows all course dates and deadlines. The instructor can drag and drop dates from one place to another, and it will update in the assessment dates. A user can add items to the calendar. You can link the Canvas calendar to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-subscribe-to-the-Calendar-feed-using-Outlook-com\/ta-p\/617601\">Outlook<\/a> <\/strong>or <a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-subscribe-to-the-Calendar-feed-using-Google-Calendar\/ta-p\/617614\"><strong>Google<\/strong>.<\/a><br><em>This option is only one way, from Canvas to Outlook\/Google, not from Outlook\/Google to Canvas.<\/em><\/li><\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-use-the-Calendar\/ta-p\/617613\">Learn more about the Calendar.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inbox<\/strong><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/09\/GNM-InboxIcon.png\" alt=\"Inbox icon\"><\/td><td><ul><li>This is the internal email to Canvas. The email will be sent in both Canvas and to your 糖心Vlog官方 email.<\/li><\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-use-the-Inbox\/ta-p\/616671\">Learn more about the Inbox.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>History<\/strong><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/09\/GNM-HistoryIcon.png\" alt=\"History icon\"><\/td><td><ul><li>Shows the history of where you have visited in the system.<\/li><\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-view-my-recent-page-view-history-in-Canvas\/ta-p\/618750\">Learn more about the History.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Commons<\/strong><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/09\/GNM-CommonsIcon.png\" alt=\"Canvas Commons icon\"><\/td><td><ul><li>Contains shared templates and courses.<\/li><\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Commons\/How-do-I-use-Commons\/ta-p\/1795\">Learn more about the Commons.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Studio<\/strong><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/09\/GNM-StudioIcon.png\" alt=\"Studio icon\"><\/td><td><ul><li>An internal video creation and storage software that can be used to create videos by instructors and students. You can attach a quiz to a video for assessment.<\/li><\/ul><em>This option is currently available until May 1, 2026.<\/em> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Studio-Guide\/How-do-I-use-Canvas-Studio\/ta-p\/1678\">Learn more about Studio.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Help<\/strong><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/09\/GNM-HelpIcon.png\" alt=\"Help icon in Dashboard\"><\/td><td>You have multiple ways to get help. All are accessible from within Canvas by selecting the <strong>Help <\/strong>icon in the global navigation menu. <ul><br><li><strong>Canvas Help<\/strong> &#8211; 24\/7 (Both a Chat and Support hotline)<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/service.mtsu.edu\/sp\">ITD Helpdesk<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Monday through Friday during business hours.<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingpersonalize-your-course-cards\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablepersonalize-your-course-cards\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablepersonalize-your-course-cards\">Personalize Your Course Cards<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablepersonalize-your-course-cards\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingpersonalize-your-course-cards\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>You have the ability to personalize your course cards for your own view. You can change the color of the course card and add a nickname for the course that appears to you in your Dashboard and when you look at the Courses menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Change the Color<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The color chosen for a course is also used in the calendar and To Do list to visually show which course the item is associated with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> in the upper-right of the course card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a color from the list or enter a hex color code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Apply<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reorganize your Course Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can drag and drop your course cards in the order you would like to view them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add a Nickname<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This option could be helpful if you have multiple sections of the same class and would like to rename them to the days they are offered. These nicknames are only visible to you. The official course name will still appear for students. They can also set a nickname in their course card.<br><strong>For example:<\/strong> Rename <em>Research and Argumentative Writing &#8211; ENGL-1020-001<\/em> to <strong>MW ENGL 1020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> in the upper-right of the course card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the nickname you would like to use in the <strong>Nickname <\/strong>field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"415\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/12\/Course-Card-Options.png\" alt=\"Course Card Options\" class=\"has-border-color has-gray-border-color wp-image-799\" style=\"border-width:1px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/12\/Course-Card-Options.png 415w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/12\/Course-Card-Options-267x300.png 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcanvas-teacher-mobile-app\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecanvas-teacher-mobile-app\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecanvas-teacher-mobile-app\">Canvas Teacher Mobile App<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecanvas-teacher-mobile-app\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcanvas-teacher-mobile-app\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><strong>Android<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/search?q=canvas%20teacher%20app&amp;c=apps&amp;hl=en_US\">Download App<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Teacher-Android-Guide\/tkb-p\/teacher_android\">Canvas Teacher Android Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>iOS<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/canvas-teacher\/id1257834464\">Download App<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Teacher-iOS-Guide\/tkb-p\/teacher_ios\">Canvas Teacher iOS Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"migration\">Moving Courses from D2L<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During our current transition to Canvas, we are implementing a multi-pronged approach to the migration process. In the information below, we provide the instructions for how you can manually move your own course from D2L to Canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/faqs\/\">Canvas Project FAQs<\/a> for more information about how courses are being migrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingimporting-your-d2l-courses-into-canvas\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableimporting-your-d2l-courses-into-canvas\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableimporting-your-d2l-courses-into-canvas\">Importing your D2L Courses into Canvas<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableimporting-your-d2l-courses-into-canvas\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingimporting-your-d2l-courses-into-canvas\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>You can export your D2L course and import it into your Canvas courses to begin working on future courses or just to see how Canvas works. Follow the instructions linked below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving your courses from D2L to Canvas is the process of exporting from D2L and importing them into Canvas. You will need to have a blank course shell in Canvas prior to going through this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a sandbox or development shell? <a href=\"https:\/\/service.mtsu.edu\/sp?id=sc_cat_item&amp;sys_id=eac3eaa53b8c36501802481864e45a28&amp;table=sc_cat_item&amp;searchTerm=canvas\">Complete the online request form<\/a>.<br><em>If you have courses listed from Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, you can also use these to develop your courses. These shells have been created and will not be live.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><strong>PDF: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/09\/GSWC-Moving-D2L-Courses.pdf\">Moving your D2L Course to Canvas<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Video: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.instructuremedia.com\/embed\/7db8ae05-001b-4862-8d05-22f85c0be3f5\">Moving your D2L Course to Canvas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saving D2L Courses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have older courses that you no longer teach, but would like to keep a backup copy, you can simply create the D2L backup and store it on your computer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingsaving-student-submissions-and-grades-from-d2l\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablesaving-student-submissions-and-grades-from-d2l\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablesaving-student-submissions-and-grades-from-d2l\">Saving Student Submissions and Grades from D2L<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablesaving-student-submissions-and-grades-from-d2l\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingsaving-student-submissions-and-grades-from-d2l\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>In this transition to Canvas, the only content that will be transferred from D2L will be course content and assessments. If you need to keep any student data, you can download and save the information using the linked instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/archiving-d2l-student-data\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"698\">View instructions for exporting student data from D2L.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"design\">Designing a Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are basic tools you will use to create your course in Canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingd2l-to-canvas-tool-comparison\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandabled2l-to-canvas-tool-comparison\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandabled2l-to-canvas-tool-comparison\">D2L to Canvas Tool Comparison<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandabled2l-to-canvas-tool-comparison\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingd2l-to-canvas-tool-comparison\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>D2L Brightspace<\/strong> and <strong>Canvas<\/strong> offer similar core features for creating courses, delivering content, assessing students, grading, and communicating, though with some different names and workflows. Knowing the direct equivalents makes transitioning from D2L to Canvas much easier. Here&#8217;s a concise tool comparison based on common mappings from university migration guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/d2l-to-canvas-tool-comparison\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"817\">D2L to Canvas Tool Comparison<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcourse-design-considerations\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecourse-design-considerations\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecourse-design-considerations\">Course Design Considerations<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecourse-design-considerations\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcourse-design-considerations\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>As you go through designing your course, you will want to keep some things in mind about design and accessibility. The following checklists, provided by Canvas, are a great starting point to begin and to use to re-design courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin by addressing the one star items and then move to the more advanced items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/discussion\/574446\/course-evaluation-checklist-v3-0\/p1\">Course Evaluation Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/discussion\/650334\/canvas-course-accessibility-checklist?utm_source=community-search&amp;utm_medium=organic-search&amp;utm_term=course+accessibility+checklist\">Course Accessibility Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>View more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/facultyresources\/#accessibility\">accessibility resources in Canvas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingdownload-an-mtsu-template-from-canvas-commons\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandabledownload-an-mtsu-template-from-canvas-commons\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandabledownload-an-mtsu-template-from-canvas-commons\">Download an 糖心Vlog官方 Template from Canvas Commons<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandabledownload-an-mtsu-template-from-canvas-commons\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingdownload-an-mtsu-template-from-canvas-commons\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Not sure where to start? Would you like a template that can help you design your course? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canvas Commons is a repository of user-created templates where educators can find, share, and import course materials like assignments, home pages, modules, and entire courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canvas Training Team has uploaded some options for you to import to your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PDF:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/12\/Importing-an-糖心Vlog官方-Template-from-Commons.pdf\">Importing an 糖心Vlog官方 Template from the Canvas Commons<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Video:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.instructuremedia.com\/embed\/703de196-161e-4b01-9644-1c8b0a887619\">Canvas Commons Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingedit-your-course-homepage\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableedit-your-course-homepage\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableedit-your-course-homepage\">Edit your Course Homepage<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableedit-your-course-homepage\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingedit-your-course-homepage\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The course home page is the landing page for the course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/Course-Home-Page-options.png\" alt=\"Course Home Page options\" class=\"wp-image-1159\" style=\"width:326px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/Course-Home-Page-options.png 551w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/Course-Home-Page-options-300x291.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The default is the <strong>Course Modules<\/strong> option. This shows any recent activity in the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other options available are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><strong>Pages Front Page<\/strong> &#8211; allows you to create and select a page you created as the homepage. <a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-set-a-Front-Page-in-a-course\/ta-p\/797\">Learn more about setting a front page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Modules<\/strong> &#8211; this option shows the recent announcements and course content modules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assignments List<\/strong> &#8211; this option shows the recent announcements and the list of Assignments, which includes all graded assessments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Syllabus <\/strong>&#8211; this option shows you the recent course announcements and the Syllabus tool, which includes an area to enter or post a link to your syllabus and a course summary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to make sure students don&#8217;t miss your course announcements? <\/strong><br>Make the course announcements appear at the top of your course home page, no matter what home page option you choose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Go to the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Settings <\/strong>link in the course navigation menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down on the <strong>Course Details<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Show recent announcements on Course home page<\/strong> checkbox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the <strong>Number of announcements shown on the homepage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-manage-Course-Navigation-links\/ta-p\/1020\">Need help with the Course Navigation Menu? <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcourse-settings-course-navigation\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecourse-settings-course-navigation\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecourse-settings-course-navigation\">Course Settings &amp; Course Navigation<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecourse-settings-course-navigation\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcourse-settings-course-navigation\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Course Settings is where you can easily update and view course details, sections, navigation link options, external app configurations, feature options, and integrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-set-details-for-a-course\/ta-p\/1037\">Setting Course Details<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-change-the-start-and-end-dates-for-a-course\/ta-p\/452354\">Edit the start and end dates for the course<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-manage-Course-Navigation-links\/ta-p\/1020\">Managing the Course Navigation Menu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-show-recent-announcements-in-the-Course-Home-Page\/ta-p\/983\">Show recent announcements on the Course Home page.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingannouncements\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableannouncements\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableannouncements\">Announcements<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableannouncements\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingannouncements\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Announcements allow instructors to communicate with students about course activities and post interesting course-related topics. <em>One difference between D2L and Canvas is that an announcement cannot be set as a Draft.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-an-announcement-in-a-course\/ta-p\/1194\">Add an announcement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-edit-an-announcement-in-a-course\/ta-p\/1190\">Edit an announcement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-delete-an-announcement-in-a-course\/ta-p\/1200\">Delete an announcement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-copy-an-announcement-to-another-course\/ta-p\/888\">Copy an announcement to another course<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-show-recent-announcements-in-the-Course-Home-Page\/ta-p\/983\">Show recent announcements on the Course Home page.<\/a> \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TIP:<\/strong> We recommend that you don&#8217;t show more than 3 items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcontent-modules-pages-files-and-rich-content-editor-rce\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecontent-modules-pages-files-and-rich-content-editor-rce\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecontent-modules-pages-files-and-rich-content-editor-rce\">Content Modules, Pages, Files, and Rich Content Editor (RCE)<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecontent-modules-pages-files-and-rich-content-editor-rce\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcontent-modules-pages-files-and-rich-content-editor-rce\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Modules are used to organize course content by weeks, units, or a different organizational structure. Modules essentially create a one-directional linear flow of what students should do in a course. They allow instructors to organize content to help control the flow of the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Modules area contains the content and links for the course. Unlike D2L, it is not set up in modules and sub-modules. You will have a module with links to pages, files, external links, or assessments that guide the student through the course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Course Content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-a-module\/ta-p\/1151\">Add a module<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-course-content-as-module-items\/ta-p\/1157\">Add content to a module<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How do I require the student to progress through the content in a specific way?<\/strong> <em>Similar to Release Conditions in D2L.<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-prerequisites-to-a-module\/ta-p\/1123\">Add Prerequisites<\/a> &#8211; if specified, it will lock the module until the student has completed any prerequisites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-requirements-to-a-module\/ta-p\/1131\">Add Requirements<\/a> &#8211; these are defined requirements within a module that a student must complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-publish-or-unpublish-a-module-as-an-instructor\/ta-p\/571\">Publish a module<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-copy-a-module-to-another-course\/ta-p\/398242\">Copy your module to another course<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-edit-or-delete-a-module\/ta-p\/892\">How to edit or delete a module<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pages and Files<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pages <\/strong>allow you to create and manage content pages (like web pages) that can have text, links, images, and third-party integrations (like Panopto, publisher content, etc). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create a page directly in the Pages area or by adding an item in Modules. If you create the page through Pages, make sure to go to Modules and choose to add a link there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/662763-what-are-pages\">What are Pages?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660947-how-do-i-create-a-new-page-in-a-course\">Create a new page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link to a Page in Modules\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>+<\/strong> for the module<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>Page <\/strong>option\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>If the page is already created, select it from the list and click <strong>Add Item<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the page needs to be created, select <strong>Create Page<\/strong>, then enter a <strong>Page Name<\/strong> and click <strong>Add Item<\/strong>. Once the item is added, you can select it to edit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Files <\/strong>is the space where your uploaded documents are stored in the course. This can include PDF, DOCX, PPT, etc. These files can be linked in the pages and in modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/662754-what-are-files\">What are Files?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/662927-how-do-i-link-to-a-document-from-canvas-in-the-rich-content-editor\">Link to a file in the RCE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link to a File in Modules\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>+<\/strong> for the module<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>File <\/strong>option\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>If the file is already uploaded, select it from the list and click <strong>Add Item<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the file needs to be uploaded, select <strong>Create File(s)<\/strong>, then <strong>Browse <\/strong>to find the file, and you can choose a folder location to upload the file to, then click <strong>Add Item<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using the Rich Content Editor (RCE)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The RCE is an online editing tool for creating content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is throughout the Canvas system in announcements, assignments, pages, discussions, quizzes, and syllabus. It is available for faculty and students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/What-is-the-Rich-Content-Editor-RCE\/ta-p\/12\">What is the Rich Content Editor (RCE)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-access-the-Rich-Content-Editor\/ta-p\/618248\">How to access the RCE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Editing with the RCE<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-add-and-modify-text-in-the-Rich-Content-Editor\/ta-p\/618221\">Add and modify text<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-insert-a-table-using-the-Rich-Content-Editor\/ta-p\/618220\">Add tables<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-embed-images-from-Canvas-into-the-Rich-Content-Editor\/ta-p\/618227\">Add images<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-create-hyperlinks-to-external-URLs-in-the-Rich-Content\/ta-p\/618224\">Add links<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/How-do-I-upload-a-document-in-the-Rich-Content-Editor\/ta-p\/618233\">Upload a document link<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Helpful Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructure.com\/resources\/blog\/how-use-modules-build-courses-canvas\">How to Use Modules to Build Courses in Canvas<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingassignments\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableassignments\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableassignments\">Assignments<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableassignments\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingassignments\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Assignments include Quizzes, graded Discussions, and online submissions (i.e. files, images, text, URLs, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Assignments tools in both D2L and Canvas are where the course assignments are found, the tool works differently in Canvas than in D2L. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Canvas, it not only lists the assignments in the course, but you will also see <strong>graded <\/strong>discussions, quizzes, and attendance (using the Attendance tool). All <strong>graded <\/strong>assessments will be listed in the Assignment area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The assignment tool in Canvas is also where you set up the assignment groups and their corresponding weight in the total grade. In D2L, this was done in the Grades area by choosing a Weighted grade system, creating Grade Categories, and setting the weights of the category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Assignments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/What-is-the-difference-between-a-Canvas-Assignment-and-a-Canvas\/ta-p\/890\">What is the difference between Canvas Assignments and Canvas Activities?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/10\/Creating-Assignments-in-Canvas.pdf\">Create an assignment<\/a> [PDF]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-give-extra-credit-in-a-course\/ta-p\/1253\">How to give extra credit in a course<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guides.turnitin.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/22949591436045-Creating-an-assignment-in-Feedback-Studio-using-Canvas-Plagiarism-Framework\">Enabling Turnitin for an Assignment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Assignment Groups for Weighting Grades<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-an-assignment-group-in-a-course\/ta-p\/970\">Create Assignment Groups<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-weight-the-final-course-grade-based-on-assignment\/ta-p\/746\">Weighting the Assignment Groups<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-rules-for-an-assignment-group\/ta-p\/848\">Create rules for Assignment Groups<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingquizzes\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablequizzes\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablequizzes\">Quizzes<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablequizzes\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingquizzes\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Instructors can use New Quizzes to create quizzes using a variety of questions types. New Quizzes display as assignments in the Assignments page and can be duplicated. Students can take New Quizzes quizzes within their Canvas courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quizzes in Canvas work a little differently from the Quizzes in D2L.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the same?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>You will have similar settings and question types when creating your quiz.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can store your questions in a central location to reuse and manage them. In D2L, it is the <strong>Question Library,<\/strong> and in Canvas, it is the <strong>Item Bank<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is different?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Any updates made to a question in the Item Bank will push out the update to the question in the quizzes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Canvas, the creation process is not all on one screen. You will enter the basic information, including point values and dates, before building the quiz by adding questions and selecting the settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Canvas, the <strong>Item Bank<\/strong>, which is equivalent to the Question Library, can be shared with other courses and people. It is a user-specific bank of questions as opposed to a course-specific bank of questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Quizzes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-quiz-using-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/1173\">Creating a quiz<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/糖心Vlog官方-One-Pager_-Creating-New-Quizzes.pdf\">Creating a Quiz<\/a> <strong>[PDF]<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-manage-settings-for-a-quiz-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/581\">Managing the quiz settings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-accommodations-for-a-student-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/1092\">Providing accommodations for a student<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-edit-a-quiz-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/992\">Editing a quiz<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Item Banks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-an-item-bank-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/593\">Creating an Item Bank<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-content-to-an-item-bank-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/587\">Add an item to the Item Bank<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-edit-an-item-bank-item-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/703\">Edit an item in the Item Bank Question<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-content-to-an-item-bank-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/587\">Add an item from an Item Bank to a quiz<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-all-items-or-a-random-set-from-an-item-bank-to-a\/ta-p\/583\">Add all items or a random set from the Item Bank<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-share-an-item-bank-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/910\">Share an Item Bank<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question Types<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-Categorization-question-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Categorization<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-an-Essay-question-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Essay<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-File-Upload-question-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/962\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">File Upload<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-Fill-in-the-Blank-question-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fill in the Blank<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-Formula-question-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/956\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Formula<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-Hot-Spot-question-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hot Spot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-Matching-question-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matching<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-Multiple-Answer-question-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/977\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multiple Answer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-Multiple-Choice-question-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multiple Choice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-Numeric-question-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Numeric<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-an-Ordering-question-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/979\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ordering<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-True-or-False-question-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">True or False<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional fields<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-insert-stimulus-content-in-New-Quizzes\/ta-p\/573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stimulus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-a-Text-Block-to-a-New-Quiz\/ta-p\/645707\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Text Block <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-a-Text-Block-to-a-New-Quiz\/ta-p\/645707\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> <em>When looking for additional support information from the Canvas Community, make sure to select the New Quizzes support documents.<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingdiscussions\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablediscussions\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablediscussions\">Discussions<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablediscussions\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingdiscussions\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Discussions allow for interactive communication between two or more people; users can participate in a conversation with an entire class or group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike D2L, in Canvas, you do not need to have a Forum to have a Topic. In Canvas, you will just create a discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-discussion-as-an-instructor\/ta-p\/1029\">Create a discussion<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure to select the <strong>Graded <\/strong>option to create a graded discussion. This will automatically add the grade column in the Grades area, and it will be in the Assignments list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-edit-or-delete-a-discussion-in-a-course\/ta-p\/1075\">Edit a discussion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-group-discussion-in-a-course\/ta-p\/911\">Create a group discussion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-a-peer-review-discussion\/ta-p\/1112\">Create a peer review discussion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-reply-to-a-discussion-as-an-instructor\/ta-p\/1110\">Reply to a discussion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingrubrics\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablerubrics\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablerubrics\">Rubrics<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablerubrics\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingrubrics\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>A Rubric is an assessment tool for communicating expectations of quality. Rubrics are typically comprised of rows and columns. Rows are used to define the various criteria being used to assess an assignment. Columns are used to define levels of performance for each criterion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rubrics can be set up as non-scoring rubrics, which allows for assessment-based and outcome-based grading without points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-a-rubric-in-a-course\/ta-p\/842\">Create a rubric<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-manage-rubrics-in-a-course\/ta-p\/1017\">Manage rubrics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attaching rubrics to assessments<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-a-rubric-to-an-assignment\/ta-p\/1058\">Assignments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-a-rubric-to-a-graded-discussion\/ta-p\/1062\">Graded discussions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-a-rubric-to-a-quiz\/ta-p\/1009\">Quiz<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinggrades\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablegrades\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablegrades\">Grades<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablegrades\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinggrades\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The Gradebook stores all information about student progress in the course, measuring both letter grades and course outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grades in Canvas function differently from D2L, but it has some really great features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/understanding-grades-in-canvas\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"451\">Understanding Grades in Canvas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-use-the-Gradebook\/ta-p\/701\">How do I use the gradebook?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gradebook settings<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-apply-a-Missing-Submission-policy-in-the-Gradebook\/ta-p\/963\">Set a Missed Submission policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-apply-a-Late-Submission-policy-in-the-Gradebook\/ta-p\/965\">Set a Late Submission policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-use-posting-policies-in-a-course\/ta-p\/928\">Set a grade posting policy for the course and\/or assignments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-enter-and-edit-grades-in-the-Gradebook\/ta-p\/724\">Entering grades<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-leave-comments-for-students-in-the-Gradebook\/ta-p\/743\">Leave a comment for the student<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-view-the-history-of-all-grading-changes-in-the\/ta-p\/783\">View all grade changes in the grades<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660681-how-do-i-give-extra-credit-in-a-course\">How to give extra credit in a course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingspeedgrader\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablespeedgrader\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablespeedgrader\">Speedgrader<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablespeedgrader\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingspeedgrader\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>As an instructor, SpeedGrader allows you to view and grade student assignment submissions in one place using a simple point scale or complex rubric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/What-is-SpeedGrader\/ta-p\/13\">What is Speedgrader?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessing Speedgrader<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-get-to-SpeedGrader-from-the-Gradebook\/ta-p\/925\">From Grades<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-get-to-SpeedGrader-from-an-assignment-quiz-or-graded\/ta-p\/759\">From graded assessments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-use-SpeedGrader\/ta-p\/757\">How do I use Speedgrader?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-use-a-rubric-to-grade-submissions-in-SpeedGrader\/ta-p\/1015\">Grade using a rubric in Speedgrader<\/a><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Tips for Speedgrader<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-sort-the-student-list-in-SpeedGrader\/ta-p\/773\">How do I sort the student list?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-hide-student-names-in-SpeedGrader\/ta-p\/768\">Can I hide the student names while grading?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Basics-Guide\/What-types-of-files-can-I-preview-in-Canvas\/ta-p\/617187\">What types of files can I view in Speedgrader?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingpeople-class-roster-group-sets\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablepeople-class-roster-group-sets\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablepeople-class-roster-group-sets\">People (Class roster &amp; Group sets)<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablepeople-class-roster-group-sets\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingpeople-class-roster-group-sets\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The People area shows the list of students and people enrolled in your course. The students are added by our SIS system integration and cannot be added manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-use-the-People-page-in-a-course-as-an-instructor\/ta-p\/667\">Access the People enrolled in your course<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-view-user-details-for-an-enrollment-in-a-course\/ta-p\/1216\">View user details for an enrollment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-and-manage-Differentiation-Tags-as-an-instructor\/ta-p\/648065\">Use Differentiation Tags to assign specific content to a customized set of students.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-view-a-summary-of-all-my-student-interactions-in-a\/ta-p\/726\">View a summary of all your interactions with a student in a course.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-view-the-course-access-report-for-an-individual-user\/ta-p\/754\">View the course access report for an individual student.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-record-the-last-day-a-user-attended-a-course\/ta-p\/603\">View the last date the user attended the course.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Group Sets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The groups for Canvas are created in the People tool. You can set up different types of groups for use in your course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-add-a-group-set-in-a-course\/ta-p\/693\">Creating a Group Set<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-automatically-assign-students-to-groups\/ta-p\/725\">Auto-enroll student groups<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-create-self-sign-up-groups-in-a-group-set\/ta-p\/691\">Self-enroll student groups<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-manually-assign-students-to-groups\/ta-p\/663\">Manually assign students to a group<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-edit-or-delete-a-group-set-in-a-course\/ta-p\/626646\">Editing or Deleting a Group Set<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-view-all-groups-in-a-course-as-an-instructor\/ta-p\/696\">Viewing all groups in a course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingattendance\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableattendance\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableattendance\">Attendance<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableattendance\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingattendance\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The Attendance (Roll Call) tool is an external app (LTI) used for taking attendance in Canvas courses. The Attendance tool can be used for online or face-to-face courses. Enabled at the account level, the Roll Call Attendance tool can be used by all courses in the Canvas account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Attendance tool always appears as a visible Course Navigation link, but it cannot be viewed by students, so hiding the link in Course Settings is not necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-use-the-Roll-Call-Attendance-tool-in-a-course\/ta-p\/1003\">How to use the Roll Call Attendance tool<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-edit-the-Roll-Call-Attendance-assignment\/ta-p\/569\">Edit the Roll Call Attendance assignment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/Take roll call using the attendance tool\">Take roll call using the attendance tool<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"copy-share\">Copying and Sharing Content in Canvas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcopy-a-canvas-course-to-another-canvas-course\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecopy-a-canvas-course-to-another-canvas-course\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecopy-a-canvas-course-to-another-canvas-course\">Copy a Canvas Course to Another Canvas Course<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecopy-a-canvas-course-to-another-canvas-course\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcopy-a-canvas-course-to-another-canvas-course\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>In Canvas, you have the ability to easily copy any course that you have access to. <em>The roles who can copy content are Teacher, Co-instructor, and Master Course Teacher (only for manually-created non-academic courses). <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>To copy a Canvas course, go to the course where you want to copy the content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Import Existing Content<\/strong> button in the upper right of the course home. <br><em>You can also access the Import options in the Settings area.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Import-Existing-Content-Button.png\" alt=\"Import Existing Content button\" class=\"wp-image-1229\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7146058580695891;width:218px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Import-Existing-Content-Button.png 338w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Import-Existing-Content-Button-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Choose <strong>Copy a Canvas Course<\/strong> in the <em>Select Content Type<\/em> drop-down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin typing the course title and search for the course you want to copy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select what <em>Content <\/em>you would like to copy:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Choose <strong>All content <\/strong>to copy all items from the course. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Select specific<\/strong> content to select the items to copy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>+ Add to Import Queue<\/strong> button to start the import.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Import-Content-Options.png\" alt=\"Import Content options area\" class=\"wp-image-1230\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9287307950443505;width:533px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Import-Content-Options.png 912w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Import-Content-Options-279x300.png 279w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Import-Content-Options-768x827.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>If you choose <strong>All content<\/strong>, the import will appear in the <em>Content imports<\/em> area on the page. It will show a progress bar as it imports. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you choose <strong>Select specific content<\/strong>, a <strong>Select content<\/strong> button will appear in the <em>Content imports<\/em> area on the page. Click <strong>Select content<\/strong> and choose the items you would like to copy. Click <strong>Select Content<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the copy is complete, it will have a <strong>Completed <\/strong>status in the <em>Content import<\/em> area. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> If something did not get copied, the status will either say <em>Partially Completed <\/em>with the number of issues and a <strong>View Issues<\/strong> button, or it will say <em>Failed<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcopy-specific-items-from-one-course-to-another\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecopy-specific-items-from-one-course-to-another\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecopy-specific-items-from-one-course-to-another\">Copy Specific Items from One Course to Another<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecopy-specific-items-from-one-course-to-another\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcopy-specific-items-from-one-course-to-another\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>You can easily share content or individual items, such as a specific module, content item, or assessment, to other courses where you are an instructor using the Copy To function. This is available for most tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For most tools, you can select the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> to the right and choose <strong>Copy To&#8230;<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Copy-To-Menu.png\" alt=\"Choose the Copy To option in the menu\" class=\"wp-image-1322\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Copy-To-Menu.png 240w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Copy-To-Menu-154x300.png 154w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then search for and select the course where you would like to copy it and click <strong>Copy<\/strong>. <br>You can select a module where you want the item link, but this is optional.<br><em>The copy process may t<\/em>ake several minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Copy-To-Select-Course.png\" alt=\"Copy To - choose a course\" class=\"wp-image-1323\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7052743578051376;width:290px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Copy-To-Select-Course.png 402w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Copy-To-Select-Course-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot use the <strong>Copy To&#8230; <\/strong>function to copy individual files to another course. You will need to <em>Download <\/em>and <em>Upload <\/em>into the appropriate course. <em>However, if they are attached to a module you are copying, the file will be copied.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingsharing-content-with-other-faculty\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablesharing-content-with-other-faculty\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablesharing-content-with-other-faculty\">Sharing Content with Other Faculty<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablesharing-content-with-other-faculty\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingsharing-content-with-other-faculty\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>In Canvas, you have several options for how to share content and courses to other courses or faculty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharing an Individual Item with another faculty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the Send To function to send content and other items, such as a specific module, content item, or assessment, to other faculty. This is available for most tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For most tools, you can select the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> to the right and choose <strong>Send To&#8230; <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Send-To-Menu.png\" alt=\"Send To menu option\" class=\"wp-image-1326\" style=\"width:195px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Send-To-Menu.png 240w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Send-To-Menu-154x300.png 154w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then enter the email for the user you would like to send the item to and click <strong>Send<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Send-To-Enter-Email.png\" alt=\"Enter email of user to send item to\" class=\"wp-image-1327\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3.1579596619996297;width:559px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Send-To-Enter-Email.png 960w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Send-To-Enter-Email-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Send-To-Enter-Email-768x243.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To access the shared content, the user will go to their <strong>Account<\/strong> in the global navigation and choose <strong>Shared Content<\/strong> to <em>preview<\/em>, <em>import<\/em>, or <em>remove <\/em>the items that are shared.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Shared-Content.png\" alt=\"Shared Content is in the user's Account area\" class=\"wp-image-1328\" style=\"width:384px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Shared-Content.png 558w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Shared-Content-261x300.png 261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You cannot use the <strong>Send To&#8230;<\/strong> function to send individual files to another user. You will need to Download and email to the appropriate person. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharing a Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An instructor can add another faculty to their course as a co-instructor. This role gives the other user access to the course so they can import the course content into their own course.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Begin by going to the blank course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Import Existing Content<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Copy a Canvas Course<\/strong> in the drop-down list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for the course you want to copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select whether to bring in <strong>All content<\/strong> or <strong>Select specific content<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>+Add to Import Queue<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An instructor can export their course to a ZIP file and provide the file to the other user. The person can then go to their course and \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Begin by going to the blank course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Import Existing Content<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Canvas Course Export Package<\/strong> in the drop-down list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload the ZIP file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select whether to bring in <strong>All content<\/strong> or <strong>Select specific content<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>+Add to Import Queue<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> <em>If you chose Select specific topic, there will be a <strong>Select content<\/strong> button you need to click to choose which tools you want to import.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a coordinator for a course  that is taught by more than three (3) other faculty and have multiple sections, we have an option called Blueprints. It allows a course coordinator to develop a course shell where content can be pushed to associated courses. This option also allows you to sync content that is updated to all courses. This option requires some coordination with the Canvas admins. If you have questions about this option, please contact <a href=\"mailto:canvas@mtsu.edu\">canvas@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accessibility\">Accessibility Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingaccessibility-resources-for-faculty\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableaccessibility-resources-for-faculty\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableaccessibility-resources-for-faculty\">Accessibility Resources for Faculty<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableaccessibility-resources-for-faculty\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingaccessibility-resources-for-faculty\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>There are several tools available for faculty to ensure that course content is accessible. These resources check internal content within Canvas and do not check third-party integrations, such as publisher content and other external tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/662723-what-are-the-canvas-accessibility-standards\">What are the Canvas accessibility standards? <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessibility Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/529364-canvas-course-accessibility-checklist\">Canvas Accessibility Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/662936-how-do-i-use-the-accessibility-checker-in-the-rich-content-editor\">Accessibility checker in the Rich Content Editor (RCE)<\/a> &#8211; this tool is available throughout Canvas (used when creating pages, assessment instructions, etc) and detects common accessibility errors within the editor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/661141-how-do-i-validate-links-in-a-course\">Link Validator in Canvas<\/a> &#8211; you can use this tool to verify the links in the course content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Captioning videos<\/strong> &#8211; Panopto and Studio both auto-caption videos that are created in their software by default. It will also add auto-captions to uploaded media.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Editing Captions<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660518-how-do-i-add-auto-generated-captions-to-my-media-file-in-canvas-studio\">Studio<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/support.panopto.com\/s\/article\/How-to-Edit-or-Delete-Captions\">Panopto<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility Training Workshop<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ctm.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/\">View the Canvas training schedule and recordings.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This tool is now available (as of February 26, 2026).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong> The Course Accessibility Checker allows you to perform a scan of your course that provides a high-level report, as well as a detailed breakdown of accessibility issues for learning resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/discussion\/664657\/course-accessibility-checker-feature-overview\">Feature Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/664351-how-do-i-use-the-accessibility-checker-in-canvas\">How to Use the Accessibility Checker in Canvas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I access it? <\/strong>To access the Course Accessibility Checker, select the <strong>Accessibility <\/strong>link in the course navigation and select the <strong>Scan Course<\/strong> button. Once the report appears, you will see if there are issues, and you can select to fix the issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/Accessibility-Scan-Report-1024x877.png\" alt=\"Course Accessibility Checker scan report\" class=\"wp-image-1171\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.167624072384803;width:740px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/Accessibility-Scan-Report-1024x877.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/Accessibility-Scan-Report-300x257.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/Accessibility-Scan-Report-768x658.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/Accessibility-Scan-Report.png 1439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This tool does not check the accessibility of third-party applications<\/strong> that are integrated with our system. (For example: Publisher content (McGraw Hill, Pearson), H5P, LinkedIn Learning).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingset-quiz-accommodations-for-a-student\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableset-quiz-accommodations-for-a-student\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableset-quiz-accommodations-for-a-student\">Set Quiz Accommodations for a Student<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableset-quiz-accommodations-for-a-student\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingset-quiz-accommodations-for-a-student\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>If you have received an accommodation request from a student to receive extended time on assignments or quizzes, the information below will provide instructions about how to do this in Canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add extended time on quizzes for a student<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong>&nbsp;to the right of the quiz and choose&nbsp;<strong>Build&nbsp;<\/strong>from the menu, or open the quiz and select the <strong>Build <\/strong>button at the bottom of the page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Moderate <\/strong>tab<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"861\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/Quizzes-ModerateTab.png\" alt=\"Quizzes Moderate tab in the Build area\" class=\"wp-image-1133\" style=\"width:641px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/Quizzes-ModerateTab.png 861w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/Quizzes-ModerateTab-300x24.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/Quizzes-ModerateTab-768x62.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Accommodation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This option allows you to set the assessment accommodations that will apply to all quizzes in the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>When viewing the <strong>Moderate <\/strong>tab, select the student&#8217;s name in the left-hand column. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <em>Course Accommodation<\/em> options box will appear. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Time adjustments<\/strong> drop-down box and select one of the options:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><strong>Give additional time<\/strong> &#8211; allows you to enter additional time in Hours and Minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remove time limit (unlimited)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time limit multiplier<\/strong> &#8211; allows you to enter a multiplier to be applied to all quizzes\/exams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced answer choices<\/strong> toggle &#8211; if selected, will remove one incorrect answer from multiple choice questions that have 4 or more answer choices. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you would like these settings to apply to quizzes already in progress, select the <strong>Apply these changes to the in-progress attempts as well<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quiz Accommodation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This option allows you to set the assessment accommodations on a particular quiz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>When viewing the <strong>Moderate <\/strong>tab, select the edit icon to the far right of the student&#8217;s name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <em>Current Quiz Accommodation<\/em> options will appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can allow for the following options:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><strong>Additional attempts<\/strong> &#8211; enter the number of attempts allowed for the particular student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time adjustments<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><strong>Give additional time<\/strong> &#8211; allows you to enter additional time in Hours and Minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remove time limit (unlimited)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced answer choices<\/strong> toggle &#8211; if selected, will remove one incorrect answer from multiple choice questions that have 4 or more answer choices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong><em>These options will only be applied to the current quiz and in-progress attempts for the current quiz.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingadd-alternate-due-dates-for-assessments\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableadd-alternate-due-dates-for-assessments\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableadd-alternate-due-dates-for-assessments\">Add Alternate Due Dates for Assessments<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableadd-alternate-due-dates-for-assessments\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingadd-alternate-due-dates-for-assessments\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Due to accommodations or other reasons, you may want to provide an alternative due date for a student. The information below will provide instructions about how to do this in Canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provide alternative due dates on assessments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Assignments <\/strong>in the course navigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> to the right of the assessment (this includes assignments, discussions, and quizzes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Assign To&#8230;<\/strong> from the menu.<br><em>The first Assign To area tends to be the access for Everyone in the course for that assessment.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>+Add<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the first box, begin typing in the student&#8217;s name and\/or select from the list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter a different <strong>Due Date<\/strong> that should be associated with the student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter different <strong>Available<\/strong> and <strong>Until <\/strong>Dates, if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Save<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do the different Assign To dates function?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><strong>Due Dates<\/strong> appear on the calendar. If there is no due date associated with an assessment, it will not be linked to the course calendar. If you set a late policy in the Grades area, it will begin counting submissions late after the due date has passed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Available <\/strong>from dates designate when an item opens and is then available to the student(s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Until <\/strong>dates are the date the item will no longer be accessible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingaccessibility-tools-for-all-users\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableaccessibility-tools-for-all-users\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableaccessibility-tools-for-all-users\">Accessibility Tools for All Users<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableaccessibility-tools-for-all-users\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingaccessibility-tools-for-all-users\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Canvas has several built-in accessibility tools that all users can enable in their own accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/o\thttps:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/661279-how-do-i-use-the-microsoft-immersive-reader-in-a-course-as-a-student\">Immersive Reader<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/o\thttps:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/discussion\/650308\/dyslexia-friendly-font-offering-more-accessibility-options-to-our-users\">Dyslexia Font<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/o\thttps:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/662906-how-do-i-enable-the-high-contrast-user-interface-in-canvas\">High Contrast UI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/o\thttps:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/387069-unknown\">Keyboard Shortcuts<\/a> &#8211; Some users using screenreaders or keyboard navigation will have an improved experience with these shortcuts turned off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Video:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.instructuremedia.com\/embed\/0efc7253-9d70-4414-80dd-a92b41c98fab\">How to set accessibility settings in user accounts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"studio\">Canvas Studio (Media)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcanvas-studio-basics\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecanvas-studio-basics\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecanvas-studio-basics\">Canvas Studio Basics<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecanvas-studio-basics\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcanvas-studio-basics\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Canvas Studio?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canvas Studio is a media creation and storage tool in Canvas that allows you to create and provide media for your courses. You can upload media, create videos, link to YouTube videos, and create video quizzes. Students can also use Studio to create videos to submit for assessments and discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Access Canvas Studio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"125\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/09\/GNM-StudioIcon.png\" alt=\"Studio icon\" class=\"wp-image-421\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>Studio <\/strong>icon on the <em>global navigation menu<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Studio <\/strong>on the <em>course navigation menu.&nbsp;<\/em>(This option is only available if you have made it visible in the <em>Course Settings &#8211; Navigation area<\/em>.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When editing a page using the <strong>Rich Content Editor (RCE)<\/strong>, select the <strong>Apps <\/strong>icon and choose <strong>Studio<\/strong>, then select the appropriate video to add to the page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accepted Media Types<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can upload media files you already created. Studio accepts the following file types of files and has a 10GB file size limit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Video: MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI, FLV, etc. (common video formats)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audio: MP3, WMA, WAV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG, BMP, TIFF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Captions: SRT, VTT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660473-how-do-i-use-canvas-studio\">Overview: How to use Canvas Studio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View the full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660476-what-file-formats-does-canvas-studio-support\">supported file formats<\/a> for Studio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcreating-editing-and-managing-videos\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecreating-editing-and-managing-videos\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecreating-editing-and-managing-videos\">Creating, Editing, and Managing Videos<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecreating-editing-and-managing-videos\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcreating-editing-and-managing-videos\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>You can create, edit, and manage your own videos through Canvas Studio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the browser you are using, the options will be slightly different. There are two types of videos you can create. Webcam only and screen capture. The Webcam option will only include your video image and voice (if selected). The Screen Capture option will allow you to record a selected window or screen on your computer, your video image, and your voice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Videos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Chrome or Edge\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Studio-Guide\/How-do-I-record-a-webcam-video-in-Canvas-Studio-using-a-Chrome\/ta-p\/594582\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WebCam Video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Studio-Guide\/How-do-I-record-a-screen-capture-video-in-Canvas-Studio-with-a\/ta-p\/587931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Screen Capture<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firefox or Safari\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Studio-Guide\/How-do-I-record-a-webcam-video-in-Canvas-Studio-with-a-Safari-or\/ta-p\/1687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WebCam Video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Studio-Guide\/How-do-I-record-a-screen-capture-video-in-Canvas-Studio-with-a\/ta-p\/1706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Screen Capture<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Editing Videos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660496-how-do-i-use-the-canvas-studio-media-editor\">Using the Canvas Studio media editor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660493-how-do-i-replace-a-canvas-studio-video-thumbnail\">How to edit a video thumbnail<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660494-how-do-i-add-annotations-to-my-media-in-canvas-studio\">How to add annotations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660497-how-do-i-cut-sections-of-a-media-file-in-canvas-studio\">How to cut sections of a media file<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660498-how-do-i-trim-a-media-file-in-canvas-studio\">How to trim a media file<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Managing Media<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660499-how-do-i-share-media-with-a-user-in-canvas-studio\">How to Share a media file<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660508-how-do-i-move-media-between-collections-in-canvas-studio\">Creating and managing Collections of media<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660509-how-do-i-add-and-manage-tags-in-canvas-studio\">Adding and managing tags on media<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660507-how-do-i-download-media-files-or-media-transcript-files-in-canvas-studio\">Downloading media from Studio<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can also use Canvas Studio for projects and assessments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinguploading-media-into-canvas-studio\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableuploading-media-into-canvas-studio\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableuploading-media-into-canvas-studio\">Uploading Media into Canvas Studio<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableuploading-media-into-canvas-studio\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinguploading-media-into-canvas-studio\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>You can upload different types of media to Canvas Studio. View the full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660476-what-file-formats-does-canvas-studio-support\">supported file formats<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Studio-Guide\/How-do-I-upload-media-files-in-my-Canvas-Studio-account\/ta-p\/1705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upload your own videos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Studio-Guide\/How-do-I-add-media-from-YouTube-and-Vimeo-in-my-Studio-account\/ta-p\/487670\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upload videos from YouTube<\/a><br><em>This option removes the additional YouTube video recommendations when the student is viewing the video, and it also allows you to view stats for the video.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinglinking-to-media-in-your-course\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablelinking-to-media-in-your-course\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablelinking-to-media-in-your-course\">Linking to Media in your Course<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablelinking-to-media-in-your-course\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinglinking-to-media-in-your-course\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>You can add media to your course in multiple ways. It is also available anywhere the Rich Content Editor (RCE) is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660537-how-do-i-add-a-canvas-studio-media-module-item-in-a-canvas-course-as-an-instructor\">Add a link to media through a course Module.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660491-how-do-i-use-canvas-studio-through-the-rich-content-editor-in-canvas\">Embedding your media through the Rich Content Editor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcreating-video-quizzes-and-media-assignments\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecreating-video-quizzes-and-media-assignments\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecreating-video-quizzes-and-media-assignments\">Creating Video Quizzes and Media Assignments<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecreating-video-quizzes-and-media-assignments\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcreating-video-quizzes-and-media-assignments\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Quizzes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><strong>Creating a Video Quiz<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660528-how-do-i-use-canvas-studio-video-quizzing\">How to use Canvas Studio video quizzing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660529-how-do-i-create-a-canvas-studio-video-quiz\">Create a video quiz<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Linking to a Video Quiz<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660533-how-do-i-embed-a-canvas-studio-video-quiz-in-the-canvas-rich-content-editor-as-an-instructor\">How to link to a video quiz using the Rich Content Editor.<\/a> <em>(This option does <strong>not <\/strong>post to the gradebook.)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660534-how-do-i-post-canvas-studio-video-quiz-results-in-the-canvas-gradebook\">How to post a video quiz to post results to gradebook<\/a>. <em>(This option posts results to the gradebook.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reviewing Stats and Grading a Video Quiz<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660530-how-do-i-view-canvas-studio-video-quiz-and-item-analysis-results\">View the video quiz and item analysis results<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660531-how-do-i-view-canvas-studio-video-quiz-results-for-individual-students\">View the video quiz results for individual students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660534-how-do-i-post-canvas-studio-video-quiz-results-in-the-canvas-gradebook\">How to post video quiz results to the Gradebook<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating a Media Assignment for Students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660538-how-do-i-add-a-canvas-studio-media-assignment-in-a-canvas-course-as-an-instructor\">Add a media assignment to your course for students to complete.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660540-how-do-i-grade-canvas-studio-media-submissions-in-speedgrader-as-an-instructor\">How to grade a media assignment in SpeedGrader<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingview-canvas-studio-analytics\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableview-canvas-studio-analytics\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableview-canvas-studio-analytics\">View Canvas Studio Analytics<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableview-canvas-studio-analytics\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingview-canvas-studio-analytics\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>You can view the analytics for specific students and how they are interacting with the media in your class, or an overview of all interactions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660526-how-do-i-view-canvas-studio-analytics-for-individual-viewers\">View analytics on media by individual users<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.instructure.com\/en\/kb\/articles\/660524-how-do-i-view-media-insights-for-my-canvas-studio-media\">View insights on Canvas Studio media<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"integrations\">Software Integrations and Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingsoftware-integrations-with-canvas\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablesoftware-integrations-with-canvas\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablesoftware-integrations-with-canvas\">Software Integrations with Canvas<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablesoftware-integrations-with-canvas\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingsoftware-integrations-with-canvas\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Canvas has the ability to integrate with many different tools that are used on campus. These include publisher content, research resources, Microsoft or Google documents, Teams, Zoom, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/canvas\/canvas-integrations\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"386\">View the list of current integrations<\/a> with our Canvas system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcanvas-release-updates\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecanvas-release-updates\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecanvas-release-updates\">Canvas Release Updates<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecanvas-release-updates\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcanvas-release-updates\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Interested in what Canvas is updating each month? <a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Canvas-Releases\/tkb-p\/canvas-release\">Check out the Canvas Releases page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following resources are designed to support 糖心Vlog官方\u2019s transition from D2L to Canvas, ensuring faculty, staff, and students are prepared to succeed with Canvas. 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