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Syllabus FAQs
The following are some of the questions we frequently get asked about the Canvas Syllabut Page. For more information on the Syllabus, check out Instructure's Guide to the Syllabus page. What is the Syllabus page for? Canvas has created a Syllabus page that includes three components: the…
How to Enter Grades in Canvas
Grades can be entered in Canvas in the Gradebook, grades can be entered through the Assignment column, the Grade Detail Tray, and through SpeedGrader.
Canvas Grade Posting Policy
The grade posting policy has changed drastically over the course of the summer and early fall term. The mute and un-mute functionality is now a two step process. We have created some documentation, a visibility flowchart, and a video to help with this.
How to Create a Discussion
This guide will show you how to create a Canvas discussion board.
How to Post Your Syllabus to Canvas
This guide will show you how to post your syllabus to Canvas.
How to Send Email in Canvas
This guide will show you how to send email in Canvas. Please note that your course must be published before you can send students an email or an announcement.
Course Notifications in Canvas
Notifications have been added to the course level. Everyone can set their notifications for important announcements and events course by course.
Using the Canvas Media Recorder for Feedback
Use the Canvas Media Recorder tool to create short videos or audio podcasts for providing feedback to students,
Use Turnitin SimCheck in Canvas
Turnitin SimCheck is University of Oregon's similarity detection tool. This article will describe why you might use Turnitin, how to enable SimCheck in Canvas, and how to access and interpret the similarity report.