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  1. Setting Up Exams in Canvas

    Canvas "Quizzes" Use the Canvas “Quizzes” feature to create and administer exams. Canvas "Quizzes" offers many question types and other features, including file uploads.  Check the Online Exam Resources and Guides page for details. Find st...
  2. Tips for Organizing Your Course Site

    Organizing your Site Empowers You & Your Students.   Consistency is KEY! Setting expectations and keeping to it. Communicating effectively Delete old files Create folders Use Canvas Pages for assigned reading and non-term bound conte...
  3. TA: Getting Started with Canvas

    What link should I bookmark to find this and other great resources?   teach.dce.harvard.edu/itg Please do not share this link with students.  This link, and other links in this document, are for faculty only. I cannot access my current Canv...
  4. Export a Canvas Course

    You can export a Canvas course to: give to someone in another Canvas account  upload to another institution's account at a later date  create a copy as a backup on your local computer You can import an export file into Canvas at any...
  5. Creating a Sandbox Site with a Basic Instructure Canvas Account

    We cannot create course sites before the Extension and Summer Schools have set up the course catalog and registrar system.  You can create a sandbox site yourself by setting up an outside Instructure Canvas account and build out things th...
  6. Filter and Sort in Gradebook

    You can filter and sort columns in the Gradebook according to your preference.  The option to filter columns affects all assignments within the filter.  You can also have a preset arrangement or manually arrange columns. ...
  7. Set a Late Submission Policy

    The late Submission policy allows you to automatically deduct points on all late submissions.  A submission is labeled late when it has been submitted past the due date.  Only assignments with a status of Late will be affected by the policy.  ...
  8. Set a Missing Submission Policy

    This is a course-wide policy and exceptions can only be made manually student by student.  A submission is labeled missing when the due date has passed and it has not been submitted. Only submissions with a status of Missing will be affected by...
  9. Adding a Different Time Window for Exceptions and Accessibility Accommodations

    For students with an approved extension of time or an officially approved accommodation for accessibility, you can add an additional due date and availability window in the "Assign to" area in a Canvas Assignment or Quiz. Step 1. Navigate to t...
  10. Instructor Online Exam Checklist

    Before Exams Submit your examination information at Online Services and/or notify the Exams Office if changes are made to your exam plans Publish your exam several days in advance (but keep it locked/unavailable.) This wi...