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Updated on: May 08, 2024
How do I include a course in the Public Course Index?
The public course index is a collection of all courses that can be viewed publicly within your institution. In relation to the index, the word public references the index, not the courses; courses in the index may be public or private courses. Learn how to view the Public Course Index.
If you want to include your course as part of the public course index, you can select the course index visibility option in course settings. You can also create a description for your course as part of the catalog listing.
To learn more about visibility options, view the Canvas Course Visibility Options PDF.
Notes:
- The Public Course Index is currently an account opt-in feature and must be enabled by your institutional admin.
- If your course is enabled for self-enrollment, you can add a Join button to allow users to self-enroll at any time.
Manual Canvas Instructor Guide -
Updated on: May 08, 2024
How do I suspend or reactivate users in an account?
You can manually edit a user's details in your account.
Note: If your account manages user information through a student information system (SIS), changes will also have to be made in the SIS. Any changes made in Canvas will not be passed back to the SIS.
Manual Canvas Admin Guide -
Updated on: May 08, 2024
How do I sign up for a Scheduler appointment in the Calendar as an observer?
If your institution has enabled the Scheduler tool, you can sign up for any appointments that are created for your course using the Calendar sidebar. Appointments can include office hours, group presentation time slots, and lunch with an alumnus.
Scheduler is an optional feature that may not be available to you in the Calendar.
Note: Currently, Scheduler has two options for viewing appointments. This lesson is for users with the Find Appointments button in the Calendar sidebar. If your calendar does not display the Find Appointment button as shown in this lesson, you can only sign up for Scheduler appointments in the Scheduler page.
Manual Canvas Observer Guide -
Updated on: May 08, 2024
How do I sign up for a Scheduler appointment in the Calendar as a student?
If your institution has enabled the Scheduler tool, you can sign up for any appointments that are created for your course using the Calendar sidebar. Appointments can include office hours, group presentation time slots, and lunch with an alumnus.
Scheduler is an optional feature that may not be available to you in the Calendar.
Note: Currently, Scheduler has two options for viewing appointments. This lesson is for users with the Find Appointments button in the Calendar sidebar. If your calendar does not display the Find Appointment button as shown in this lesson, you can only sign up for Scheduler appointments in the Scheduler page.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: May 08, 2024
What types of media files can I upload in Canvas as a student?
Canvas can upload specific image, video, and audio files as user content.
Canvas converts video and audio files up to 500 MB through the media tool. If a file exceeds the 500 MB limit, you can host the file through an external source such as YouTube and embed it using the Rich Content Editor. To learn more about available options for using media files in Canvas, view the Canvas Media Comparison PDF.
Canvas files have quota limits set for user (personal) files and group files. Files uploaded directly to your user files or group files count against each specific quota, except for uploading a profile picture. Any attachments added as part of a graded assignment submission are uploaded into user files but are not counted against the user quota.
When you upload a file, Canvas will convert the file into a format supported by your browser. Media playback is determined according to browser, so if you cannot view the file, you may need to try to view the file in another browser. You may also need to enable or update the Adobe Flash plugin.
Manual Canvas Student Guide -
Updated on: May 08, 2024
How do I view where an item bank is currently shared?
Manual Canvas Instructor Guide -
Updated on: May 08, 2024
How do I manage item banks in New Quizzes?
Manual Canvas Instructor Guide -
Updated on: May 08, 2024
How do I subscribe to the Calendar feed using Outlook.com as an observer?
Manual Canvas Observer Guide -
Updated on: May 08, 2024
How do I subscribe to the Calendar feed using Outlook.com as an instructor?
Manual Canvas Instructor Guide -
Updated on: May 08, 2024
How do I subscribe to the Calendar feed using Outlook.com as a student?
Manual Canvas Student Guide