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  1. Linking HOLLIS resources to Canvas

    Leverage the Harvard Library resources for your students and respect copyright policy. Link to individual Harvard-licensed resources in Canvas modules, pages, assignments and discussions . It is the safest and best route because Harvard has alread...
  2. Ed Discussion Startup & Resources

    Once Ed Discussion has been installed on your Canvas course site, it will be visible in the Canvas left navigation.  Students will not have access to content until you activate it. Activation is quick - follow the steps below.  Ed Discussi...
  3. About Ed Discussion

    Ed Discussion is a threaded Q&A-style tool that is easy to use in your Canvas course site. Fill out a Canvas course site request to have Ed Discussion installed on your course site or self install the tool by selecting Hello Harvard from the ...
  4. Accessibility in Canvas

    Canvas Accessibility Checker Using Canvas image options Alt text and decorative images Link text Heading tags Emphasis in text Color contrast Lists- Bullet Points & Numbering Formatting tables PDFs and documents Acc...
  5. Add Content in Canvas

    Canvas content creation works similarly across all areas of the site where there is a rich content editor.   Tip: to revert to a previous version of a page, visit our guide on Pages revision . Add content to your page Add Files Add Im...
  6. New Instructor Canvas Resources - Instructional Technology Group (ITG)

    Summer 2025 Workshop: Unlock Advanced Canvas & Tools 2025 SUM Unlock Advanced Canvas Tools NI Onboarding Workshop.pdf ...
  7. Enabling Turnitin for Canvas Assignments

    No installation required.  Turnitin is now available in your course site.   Set up a Turnitin assignment in Canvas Enable Turnitin for Canvas assignments Set up a Turnitin assignment in Canvas ...
  8. About Proctorio

    About Proctorio Setting Options Request Proctorio About Proctorio Proctorio is an optional online exam proctoring tool that works with Canvas Classic Quizzes. Instructors request a Proctorio install on their Canvas course site...
  9. Instructor Guide to Setting Up an Ungraded Kialo Discussion

    Follow these steps to add an ungraded Kialo discussion to your CANVAS classroom. STEP 1 Go to the Modules page in your CANVAS classroom and use the “+” icon to create an External Tool connection to Kialo Edu. If ...
  10. Canvas Essentials

    Communication Use Canvas Announcements to get class-wide information in front of your students in a myriad of ways. Announcements will appear on your course site, and in the student dashboard, notify students via th...