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  1. Access Concluded Canvas Course Sites

        What to know Course sites are archived after the end of a term. Archived sites no longer appear on your dashboard, but remain accessible to you. Access prior term course sites Access Gradebook ...
  2. Build Modules

    What to know Modules organize course content. Organize content by weeks, units, or a different organizational structure. Each module can contain files, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and other learning materials. ...
  3. Exam Language Tips

    To help you get started with creating clear directions for your students about the nuances of Canvas Quizzes, we've provided you with some base text that you can customize. General Canvas Directions Available from and Available Until Win...
  4. Exams with File Downloads and Proctorio

    Introduction  Edit Link Options Introduction When a Proctorio quiz or exam contains a file for students to download, please follow this guide to change the way the file download behaves. Failure to make this change may result in st...
  5. Bulk Download Assignment Submissions

    What to know You can only see and use this feature after the assignment has been published and submitted. Download Submissions Step 1. Click on "Assignments" in the course navigation m...
  6. Export Gradebook

    What to know Export your full gradebook as a spreadsheet for offline use, reporting, or record keeping. Export Gradebook Step 1. In Course Navigation, click the Grades ...
  7. AI Suspicion Resources for DCE Instructors

    Goals of this Guide Outline a clear, actionable process for detecting, addressing, and reporting the misuse of generative AI. Provide guidance on crafting transparent AI policy language for syllabi and assignment design. ...
  8. Print Quiz to PDF

    What to know Print a Canvas Classic Quiz to a PDF by selecting only the quiz content you want. This method keeps the output clean and avoids extra navigation elements. Print Quiz to PDF Step 1. ...
  9. Integrating Chatbots in Course Design

    A Practical Guide for Faculty at DCE Are you thinking about adding a chatbot to your DCE course for students to use? This guide reviews essential considerations, each with examples and advice, including:     Should...
  10. Canvas Start-of-Term Launch Checklist

    Canvas Start-of-Term Launch Checklist Clear, bite-sized steps to get your course ready for a new term. Follow the list, track your progress, and keep tuning your course toward excellence. Interactive Checklist Expan...