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Pinned Article Design Canvas Modules Using Best Practices

Learn how to organize your course into Modules in Canvas, using best practices to guide students through course content logically and comprehensively.

Canvas Document Display Options

Describes the options Canvas has to display an inserted document.

Connecting to Lucid in Canvas

This article explains how to connect your Lucid account to your Canvas account, which is necessary for using Lucid's collaborative tools within Canvas.

Copying Smaller Pieces of your Migrated Blackboard Course

Even if you choose to "start from scratch" you may find it helpful to push small chunks of content from your migrated Blackboard Learn course to your live, Canvas student-enrolled course.

'Disallow Threaded Replies' Enabled on Discussion Board

Some instructors may notice the "Disallow Threaded Replies" setting applied to their discussion boards after an update on August 14th, 2024. This article explains how to adjust the setting if it was unintentionally applied.

Embedding a YouTube Video in the Canvas Content Editor

This article guides users through embedding YouTube videos into the Canvas Rich Content Editor, applicable in assignments, pages, and discussions.

How do I design a course using best practices in Canvas?

Describes Canvas course design considerations for faculty to evaluate high-quality features of sample courses and create courses using best practices.

How do I embed a YouTube video in a module?

This article guides instructors through embedding YouTube videos into Canvas Modules to enhance course content delivery.

How do I fix accessibility issues in my Canvas course as an instructor?

This guide offers step-by-step instructions for instructors on addressing common accessibility issues in Canvas, as identified by the Ally Course Accessibility Report, including how to fix images, documents, and where to seek further assistance.

How do I prevent overwriting content in Canvas courses when I copy content?

Instructors copying content multiple times between Canvas courses may inadvertently overwrite updated content. Utilizing Canvas's native duplication feature before copying can prevent this issue.

How do I recover deleted content in Canvas?

Sometimes mistakes happen, and course content can accidentally be deleted or changed. Fortunately, Canvas provides several tools to recover deleted content or restore previous versions of pages. Use these tools to restore deleted content quickly.

How do I use the Smart Search feature in Canvas?

This article explains how to use Canvas' Smart Search feature to find course content using natural language queries.

Kaltura Video Appears as Black Box in Canvas

Kaltura videos may appear as black boxes in Canvas courses migrated from Blackboard due to incorrect embed codes. Re-embedding the videos resolves this issue.

Locked Images in Canvas Student View

Media files display as locked in Canvas when the parent folder is unpublished. Instructors need to adjust folder or file visibility to resolve the issue.

Restricting Course Content Use After Leaving the University

As a faculty member, your intellectual property rights regarding course content are protected under the faculty collective bargaining agreement and academic senate policy. This article reviews important points and steps you can take to manage your course content effectively as you prepare to leave the university.

Selective Sharing of Content and Assignments in Canvas

Canvas offers versatile alternatives for tailored instruction. Learn how to manage access to course content for specific students in Canvas using module prerequisites, mastery paths, and assignment restrictions. Customize learning experiences by setting prerequisites for module content and directing students based on their performance. Assignments can be restricted to specific students, ensuring personalized access and submission.

Sharing Canvas Content with Other Faculty

Sharing and collaboration are core features of Canvas. Use this guide to learn more about various options to share content within Canvas.

Why does Canvas display a login prompt when I view or edit a page?

If you're encountering a pop-up window asking you to sign in when accessing your Canvas course, there might be an issue with an embedded image from Blackboard.

Creating a Google Collaboration in Canvas

Use this guide to navigate the process of creating Google Collaborations in Canvas effortlessly.

Why can't my students progress to the next module using module prerequsites?

Instructors using module prerequisites in Canvas may sometimes encounter a situation where certain students' progress becomes locked due to module prerequisites. This issue prevents the affected students from accessing the desired module or its contents. Use these steps to allow students to access the affected module.