Canvas

Canvas is the learning platform that makes teaching, learning, implementation, adoption, customer support, and student success easier.

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How do I know if I can retake a quiz?

Some instructors will allow you to retake a quiz. The quiz will show you if you are allowed more attempts.

Note: Your instructor may be using an upgraded quiz tool called New Quizzes in your course. If the quiz you are accessing displays differently, your instructor may be using New Quizzes. Functionality may differ between these quiz types. For help with retaking quizzes, please see How do I know if I can retake an assessment in New Quizzes?.

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How do I view quiz results as a student?

Quiz results are easy to read in Canvas. As a student, you can see different types of quiz results, depending on your instructor’s preference.

Note: Your instructor may be using an upgraded quiz tool called New Quizzes in your course. If the quiz you are accessing displays differently, your instructor may be using New Quizzes. Functionality may differ between these quiz types. For help with quiz results, please see How do I view my assessment results as a student in New Quizzes?.

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Los resultados de las evaluaciones son fáciles de leer en Canvas. Como alumno, puede ver los distintos tipos de resultados de la evaluación, dependiendo de la preferencia de su instructor.

Nota: Su instructor puede estar utilizando una herramienta de evaluación actualizada en el curso llamada Nuevas evaluaciones. Si la evaluación a la que accede se muestra de forma diferente, es posible que su profesor esté usando Nuevas evaluaciones. La funcionalidad puede variar entre estos tipos de evaluaciones. Para obtener ayuda con los resultados de la evaluación, consulte ¿Cómo veo los resultados de mi evaluación como alumno en Nuevas evaluaciones?

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How do I submit a quiz?

Learn how to submit a quiz in Canvas.

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How do I take a quiz?

You can easily take a quiz by accessing the Quizzes page. Depending on how your instructor set up the quiz, questions may be shown all on one page or one at a time. If you are unable to finish a quiz you may be able to resume it at a later time.

Note: Your instructor may be using an upgraded quiz tool called New Quizzes in your course. If the quiz you are taking displays differently, your instructor may be using New Quizzes. For help with taking a New Quizzes quiz, please see How do I take an assessment in New Quizzes?

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Puede tomar fácilmente una evaluación accediendo a la página de evaluaciones. Dependiendo de cómo el instructor configure la evaluación, todas las preguntas pueden mostrarse en una sola página o una a la vez. Si no puede terminar una evaluación quizás pueda reanudarlo más tarde.

Nota: Su instructor puede estar utilizando una herramienta de evaluación actualizada en el curso llamada Nuevas evaluaciones. Si la evaluación que está realizando se muestra de forma diferente, es posible que su profesor esté usando Nuevas evaluaciones. Para obtener ayuda sobre cómo realizar una evaluación en Nuevas evaluaciones, consulte ¿Cómo realizo una evaluación en Nuevas evaluaciones?

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How do I view Quizzes?

You can view quizzes in your course by accessing the Quizzes page. Learn how to view each type of quiz that may appear in your course.

Note: Your instructor may choose to hide the Quizzes link in Course Navigation. If the Quizzes link is not available, you can still access Quizzes through other areas of Canvas.

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Puede ver evaluaciones en su curso accediendo a la página Evaluaciones. Aprenda cómo ver cada tipo de evaluación que puede aparecer en el curso.

Nota: Su instructor puede optar por ocultar el enlace de Evaluaciones (Quizzes) en la Navegación del curso. Si el enlace de Evaluaciones (Quizzes) no está disponible, puede acceder a las evaluaciones en otras áreas de Canvas.

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How do I manage notifications for a single course?

You can manage notifications for a single course on the Course Notification Settings page. Course notification settings only apply to the course in which they are set. To receive course notifications, you must first set your Canvas notification preferences.

Note: Once a notification preference is changed in your course, the course course notification preference will override preferences set in your Account Settings. You must continue to manage that notification type within your course.

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How do I set my Canvas notification preferences as a student?

Canvas includes a set of default notification preferences you can receive for your courses. However, you can change the default settings by setting your own notification preferences. These preferences only apply to you; they are not used to control how course updates are sent to other users. To learn more about each notification, default settings, and notification triggers, view the Canvas Notifications PDF.

Notifications are sent as one of four delivery types: notify me right away, daily summary, weekly summary, or don’t send. If you change a setting, the change is made immediately to your account.

Notification settings apply to all of your courses unless you set notification preferences for individual courses.

You may be able to reply directly to email notifications outside of Canvas. Replies are updated in the Canvas Inbox. However, please be aware that attachments added as part of an external reply are not included with the message shown in Canvas.

Notes:

  • Notifications are sent to Canvas contact methods as specified in your account. You cannot receive notifications if your contact methods are unconfirmed. If you are not receiving Canvas notifications, please confirm your Canvas contact methods.
  • The Canvas Student app supports setting notification preferences. However, setting preferences inside the app will override preferences in the browser version of Canvas.
  • You may be able to select notification preferences for an individual course. Learn more about managing notifications for a single course.
  • SMS notifications are only available for Announcements and Grading notification types.

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Canvas incluye un conjunto de preferencias de notificación predeterminadas que puede recibir para sus cursos. Sin embargo, puede cambiar la configuración predeterminada mediante el establecimiento de sus propias preferencias de notificación. Estas preferencias sólo se aplican a su cuenta; no se utilizan para controlar la forma en que las actualizaciones del curso son enviadas a otros usuarios. Para aprender más acerca de cada notificación, los ajustes predeterminados y disparadores de notificación, vea el PDF sobre las notificaciones de Canvas.

Las notificaciones se envían como uno de cuatro tipos de entrega: notificarme de inmediato, resumen diario, resumen semanal o no enviar. Si cambia un ajuste, el cambio se realiza de inmediato en su cuenta.

Las configuraciones de las notificaciones se aplican a todos sus cursos, a menos que configure preferencias de notificaciones para cursos individuales.

Es probable que pueda responder directamente a las notificaciones de correo electrónico fuera de Canvas. Las respuestas se actualizan en el buzón de entrada de Canvas. Sin embargo, tenga en cuenta que los archivos adjuntos como parte de una respuesta externa no están incluidos en el mensaje que aparece en Canvas.

Notas:

  • Las notificaciones se envían a los métodos de contacto de Canvas como se especifica en su cuenta. No puede recibir notificaciones si sus métodos de contacto no están confirmados. Si no está recibiendo notificaciones de Canvas, confirme sus métodos de contacto de Canvas.
  • La aplicación Canvas Student admite la configuración de preferencias de notificaciones. Sin embargo, definir preferencias dentro de la aplicación anulará las preferencias en la versión para navegador de Canvas.
  • Es posible que pueda seleccionar preferencias de notificaciones para un curso individual. Obtenga más información sobre cómo administrar notificaciones para un solo curso.
  • Las notificaciones por SMS solamente están disponibles para los tipos de notificación Anuncios y Calificaciones.

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How do I reply to a message in the Inbox?

Canvas makes it easy to reply to messages from other users in your Inbox.

If your recipient list contains more than 100 users, your message will automatically be sent as individual messages to each user. As the sender, you will also be included in the total recipient count.

If you want to reply to a submission comment, you can reply using submission comments in your Inbox or directly from your assignment or quiz.

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Canvas facilita la respuesta a los mensajes de otros usuarios en su Bandeja de entrada.

Si su lista de destinatarios contiene más de 100 usuarios, su mensaje será automáticamente enviado como mensajes individuales para cada usuario. Como remitente, usted también será incluido en el recuento de destinatarios totales.

Si desea responder a un comentario de presentación, puede responder usando los comentarios de presentación en su Buzón de entrada o directamente desde la tarea o evaluación.

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How do I attach a file to a message?

You can upload supplemental files as part of your Inbox messages.

Note: Attachments appear in your user files in the Conversation Attachments folder and count against the files limit for your account.

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How do I send a message to a user in a course in the Inbox?

In the Inbox, you can send a message to one user or multiple users in a course.

If your recipient list contains more than 100 users, your message will automatically be sent as individual messages to each user. As the sender, you will also be included in the total recipient count.

Learn more about the Inbox.

Notes:

  • Currently you cannot message users in multiple courses.
  • You can also send a message to yourself, but messages can only be viewed in the Sent messages folder.
  • You cannot send messages to users in concluded courses.

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Desde el Buzón de entrada, usted puede enviar un mensaje a un usuario o varios usuarios en un curso.

Si su lista de destinatarios contiene más de 100 usuarios, su mensaje será automáticamente enviado como mensajes individuales para cada usuario. Como remitente, usted también será incluido en el recuento de destinatarios totales.

Más información sobre la Bandeja de entrada.

Notas:

  • En este momento no puede enviar mensajes a usuarios en múltiples cursos.
  • También puede enviarse un mensaje a usted mismo, pero estos mensajes solo pueden visualizarse en la carpeta de mensajes enviados (Sent messages).
  • No puede enviar mensajes a los usuarios en cursos finalizados.

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How do I find my unread messages in the Inbox?

You can view all unread messages in your Inbox. You can also filter messages to show only unread messages.

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How do I use the Inbox?

The Inbox is split into two panels and displays messages chronologically. You can view and reply to conversations and sort them by course or inbox type. The Inbox itself does not have any file size limits; however, attachments added to a conversation are included in the sender’s personal files.

Learn more about the Inbox.

Notes:

  • If you right-click or option-click on the Inbox link, you can open your Inbox in a new browser tab to keep it handy while you are doing other tasks in Canvas.
  • Users display in conversations once they have an active enrollment in the course, and users cannot join a course unless it is published.
  • Once a course has concluded, you cannot message users in that course.

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La Bandeja de entrada se divide en dos paneles y muestra los mensajes en orden cronológico. Puede ver y responder las conversaciones, y ordenarlas por curso o tipo de bandeja de entrada. La Bandeja de entrada por sí misma no tiene ningún límite de tamaño de archivo; sin embargo, los anexos a una conversación están incluidos en los archivos personales del remitente.

Más información sobre la Bandeja de entrada.

Notas:

  • Si hace clic con el botón derecho o de opción en el enlace de la Bandeja de entrada, podrá abrir su Bandeja de entrada en una nueva pestaña de su navegador para mantenerla a mano mientras realiza otras tareas en Canvas.
  • Los usuarios se muestran en las conversaciones una vez que tienen una inscripción activa en el curso y los usuarios no pueden unirse a un curso si no está publicado.
  • Una vez que un curso ha concluido, no puede enviar mensajes a los usuarios de ese curso.

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How do I approximate my assignment scores using the What-If Grades feature?

As a student, you can view your grades based on What-If scores so that you know how grades will be affected by upcoming or resubmitted assignments. You can test scores for an assignment that already includes a score, or an assignment that has yet to be graded.

Notes:

  • What-If scores simulate updates to your current and final grades. Depending on the grade calculation for your course, your grades may display as a point value or as a percentage.
  • Your instructor may restrict you from viewing your current and/or final grades.

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Como estudiante, puede ver sus calificaciones basadas en las puntuaciones de “Qué pasa si” para saber cómo se ven afectadas las calificaciones por próximas tareas o tareas reenviadas. Puede probar los puntajes para una tarea que ya cuenta con un puntaje o una tarea que aún tiene que ser calificada.

Notas:

  • Los puntajes “Qué pasaría si”, simulan actualizaciones de su calificación actual y final. Según el cálculo de la calificación para su curso, su calificación puede aparecer como un valor de punto o como un porcentaje.
  • Su instructor puede restringirle de ver sus calificaciones actuales y/o finales.

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How do I view my grades in a current course?

The Grades page in a course displays all current grades for all course assignments. You can also view scoring details, comments, and rubrics. If your instructor is using multiple grading periods, you can also filter grades by grading period.

If you have any courses that have concluded and are able to access their content, you can view those grades from any active course. You can also view concluded course grades from the Global Navigation Menu.

Note: Some details in the Grades page, such as scoring details and the total grade, may be restricted in your course.

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La página de calificaciones en un curso muestra todas las calificaciones actuales para todas las tareas del curso. También puede ver detalles, comentarios y rúbricas del puntaje. Si su instructor está usando múltiples períodos de calificación, puede también filtrar las calificaciones por período de calificación.

Si tiene algún curso que concluyó y puede acceder a su contenido, puede ver esas calificaciones desde cualquier curso activo. También puede ver calificaciones de cursos concluidos desde el menú de navegación global.

Nota: Algunos detalles en la página de Calificaciones, como los detalles de puntajes y la calificación total, pueden estar restringidos en su curso.

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Why can’t I access my Courses?

Sometimes there are a few reasons why you cannot access your courses.

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How do I get help with Canvas?

You can get help with Canvas by using the Help menu. The Help menu generates a list of resources to help you with Canvas. Canvas displays links according to roles in all enrollments; for instance, if you are a student who had one courses with an instructor-based role, the Help menu will show you links available to students and instructors.

This lesson outlines the default help links that may be included in the Help menu for your institution. However, your institution may customize the Canvas Help menu to hide default links and create custom links as resources.

Note: Depending on your institution, the Help menu may not be available.

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Puede obtener ayuda con Canvas mediante el menú de Ayuda. El menú de Ayuda genera una lista de recursos para ayudarle con Canvas. Canvas muestra enlaces según los roles en todas las inscripciones; por ejemplo, si es un estudiante que tuvo un curso con un rol de instructor, el menú de ayuda le mostrará los enlaces disponibles para estudiantes e instructores.

En esta lección, se describen los enlaces de ayuda predeterminados que podrían incluirse en el menú de Ayuda para su institución. Sin embargo, su institución puede personalizar el menú de Ayuda de Canvas para ocultar enlaces predeterminados y crear enlaces personalizados como recursos.

Nota: Según su institución, el menú de Ayuda puede que no esté disponible.

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How do I view grades in the Dashboard?

You can view overall course grades in the Dashboard. This button is available to all user roles and displays grades for both courses being taken and courses being taught, if any.

Note: You may not be able to view grade totals.

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How do I use the To Do list and sidebar in the Dashboard?

In the Card View Dashboard and the Recent Activity Dashboard, the sidebar contains a To Do list and other sections that help you know what assignments and events are coming up in all of your courses. The sidebar includes specific items for instructor and student roles. If you are enrolled in Canvas courses with more than one user role, your sidebar may show items for both roles.

The sidebar is similar to the sidebar that displays in your Course Home Page, but the course sidebar only includes items for the specific course. Depending on the setup of your Course Home Page, the sidebar in a course may contain additional sections than shown in the sidebar.

Note: You can also view items on the To Do list from the List View Dashboard.

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How do I add a to-do item in the List View Dashboard?

You can create to-do items that display in the List View Dashboard agenda. When you create a to-do item, the new item displays your profile picture to differentiate it from other to-do list items. Any to-do item you create also displays in the Course Card Dashboard View sidebar and Global Activity Stream Dashboard sidebar.

You can also create to-do items from the calendar.

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How do I use the to-do list for all my courses in the List View Dashboard?

The List View Dashboard displays all course To Do items in an agenda view to help you easily manage tasks across all of your courses. The To Do list contains graded as well as any non-graded To Do items your instructor designates for a course To Do list. You can also add and view your own To-Do items in the Dashboard. The List View Dashboard also displays calendar events and course announcements.

Notes:

  • The List View Dashboard does not account for course favorites and displays all items based on date, course ID, due date, and due time.
  • To-do items can also be viewed in the Card View Dashboard and the Recent Activity Dashboard.

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La Vista de lista del tablero muestra todos los elementos por hacer en una vista de agenda para ayudarlo a administrar las tareas de todos los cursos. La lista de tareas por hacer contiene elementos por hacer con y sin calificación que su instructor incluye en una lista de tareas por hacer del curso. También puede agregar y ver sus propios elementos por hacer en el tablero. La Vista de lista del tablero también muestra eventos del calendario y anuncios del curso.

Notas:

  • La Vista de lista del tablero no tiene en cuenta los cursos favoritos y muestra todos los elementos según fecha, ID de curso, fecha límite y hora límite.
  • Los elementos por hacer también pueden verse en la Vista de tarjeta del tablero y Actividad reciente del tablero.

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How do I use the Dashboard?

The Dashboard is the first thing you will see when you log into Canvas. The Dashboard helps you see what is happening in all your current courses.

You can return to your User Dashboard at any time by clicking the Dashboard link in Global Navigation.

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El tablero de control es lo primero que verá al iniciar sesión en Canvas. El tablero de control le ayuda a ver lo que está sucediendo en todos sus cursos actuales.

Puede volver a su tablero de control del usuario en cualquier momento haciendo clic en el enlace de tablero de control de la Navegación global.

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How do I log into Canvas?

This lesson explains various ways you can find out how to log in to Canvas from an internet browser. If you are using Canvas with an institution, you will log in either from your institution’s webpage or by using their direct Canvas URL. Canvas Network accounts also log in with a Canvas URL. You can also use the Canvas URL to log in to the Canvas Mobile Student app.

You must have an account to log in to Canvas.

  • If you are associated with an institution using Canvas and do not know your username and password, please contact your site administrator.
  • If you are given a join code or a secret URL to join a course, learn how to create a Canvas account.

Note: If you are having trouble signing into Canvas, please see the troubleshooting section in this lesson.

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En esta lección, se explican diferentes formas para aprender a ingresar a Canvas desde un navegador de Internet. Si utiliza Canvas con una institución, iniciará la sesión desde la página web de su institución o mediante su URL directa de Canvas. Las cuentas de Canvas Network también inician sesión con una URL de Canvas. También puede usar la URL de Canvas para iniciar sesión en la aplicación móvil Canvas Student.

Debe tener una cuenta para iniciar sesión en Canvas.

  • Si está asociado con una institución que usa Canvas y no sabe su nombre de usuario y contraseña, póngase en contacto con el administrador del sitio.
  • Si recibe un código para unirse o una URL secreta para unirse a un curso, descubra cómo crear una cuenta de Canvas.

Nota: Si tiene problemas para ingresar a Canvas, por favor consulte la sección Solución de problemas en esta lección.

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How do I view my Google Drive files in Canvas?

If your course has enabled Google Apps, you can view all files in your Google Drive account in Canvas. The Google Drive folder is accessed from the Course Navigation Menu.

Notes:

  • You can only view one Google Drive account at a time in Canvas. Make sure you are logged in to the account you want to view in Canvas. If necessary you can log out of your account and authenticate with a different account.
  • If you are already logged into a Google account in Chrome, Canvas will use that Google account to authorize Google Drive access. If you want to authenticate using a different Google Drive account, you must log out of the Google account in Chrome and sign in to the account you want to use with Canvas.
  • If your Canvas authorization has failed, try logging in to Google Drive in Canvas using an incognito browser, which removes all browser cookies and extensions. If you are able to log in with the incognito browser, you are most likely logged in to Google Drive and/or Canvas with different Google accounts. Confirm the account you are using for each location and try again. You may also need to confirm any Google extensions installed in your browser’s settings.
  • The location where you access your Google account may affect your access to Canvas. If you successfully authenticate with your account at your institution, you may have to reauthenticate when you log in to Canvas at home.
  • Currently, Google Drive files cannot be accessed from course or personal files in Canvas. They can only be accessed from the Google Drive link in Course Navigation.

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How do I download a folder in ZIP format?

You can download a folder in a ZIP format in your personal, group, or course files.

Learn how to locate your user filescourse files, and group files.

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How do I download a single file?

You can download a single file from your user, group, and course file storage area.

Learn how to locate your user filescourse files, and group files.

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How do I view course files?

Course files include any content uploaded to a course. If your instructor allows you to view the Files link in Course Navigation, you can view the files in your course.

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How do I view my user files?

User files include profile pictures, uploaded assignment submissions, and other files uploaded to your personal Canvas file storage area. By default, each user has 50 MB of storage space in Canvas. Administrators can change the quota for user files for the entire institution. No other users can view files in your user files.

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How do I use files?

As a student, Files allows you to store files and assignments within Canvas. You can upload one or multiple files, view all details about your files, and preview files. Files is built with responsive design to adjust for browser scaling. The folder navigation window, file displays, and even file names adjust to the width of the browser window.

View a video about files.

You may have access to files (documents, images, media, etc.) in three different feature areas:

  • User files, located in your user account
  • Course files, located in each course where you are enrolled (if your instructor allows you to view Course Files)
  • Group files, located in each group where you are a member

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Como alumno, Archivos le permite guardar archivos y tareas dentro de Canvas. Puede cargar uno o más archivos, ver todos los detalles de sus archivos y previsualizarlos. Archivos está desarrollado con un diseño adaptable que se ajusta a la escala del navegador. La ventana de navegación de carpetas, la visualización de los archivos e incluso los nombres de los archivos se ajustan al ancho de la ventana del navegador.

Vea un video sobre los archivos.

Puede acceder a archivos (documentos, imágenes, medios, etc.) en tres áreas diferentes:

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How do I edit or delete discussion replies as a student?

If your instructor allows, you can edit and delete your own discussion posts. If the edit or delete option does not appear, your instructor has restricted this setting in your course.

Note: This setting does not affect discussions in course groups.

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How do I attach a file to a discussion reply?

If your instructor allows file attachments, you can attach a file to a discussion reply using the attachment icon. Attachments can be added to both graded and non-graded discussions.

Any attachments added as part of discussions are copied to your user files. Attachments for graded discussions are not counted against your user quota and cannot be deleted.

Notes

  • If the attachment icon does not display, this option is not available in your course.
  • If your attachment causes you to exceed your user file quota, the file may fail to attach to an ungraded discussion.
  • If you have permission to edit or delete discussion replies, editing a reply also allows you to remove an attachment.

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How do I reply to a discussion as a student?

You can easily reply to any discussion. However, the reply option may vary depending upon how your instructor set up the discussion. Discussion replies can be edited or deleted, as long as your instructor has not restricted this setting in your course.

Before submitting a reply for a graded discussion, you may want to review all discussion information, such as the graded discussion rubric, if any.

Note: The discussion reply Rich Content Editor includes a word count display below the bottom right corner of the text box.

English

Puede responder fácilmente a cualquier foro. Sin embargo, la opción de respuesta puede variar según cómo su instructor haya establecido el foro. Las respuestas a las discusiones pueden ser editadas o eliminadas, siempre y cuando el instructor no haya restringido esta configuración en su curso.

Antes de enviar una respuesta para una discusión calificada, puede que desee revisar toda la información de la discusión como la rúbrica de la discusión calificada, si existe alguna.

Nota: La respuesta del debate Editor de contenido enriquecido incluye una visualización del número de palabras debajo de la esquina inferior derecha del cuadro de texto.

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How do I view Discussions as a student?

The Discussion Index page allows you to view all the discussions within a course.

Note: Your instructor may choose to hide the Discussions link in Course Navigation. If the Discussions link is not available, you can still access Discussions through other areas of Canvas.

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La página Índice de foros le permite ver todos los foros dentro de un curso.

Nota: Su instructor puede optar por ocultar el enlace Foros (Discussions) en la Navegación del curso. Si el enlace Foros (Discussions) no está disponible, puede acceder a Foros desde otras áreas de Canvas.

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How do I subscribe to the Calendar feed using Google Calendar?

You can import your Canvas calendar to Google Calendar. The calendar feed will contain events and assignments from all of your Canvas calendars.

The steps in this lesson are also relevant for those using Gmail via Google Apps for Education. Google Apps for Education provides an Institution Email Account to those institutions participating in the program. To learn more, visit the Google Edu website.

Once you have subscribed to the calendar feed, you can remove or unsubscribe from the calendar feed at any time.

Notes:

  • Future events up to 366 days in the future, and past events within 30 days, are included when exporting a Canvas calendar to Google Calendar. The calendar feed includes up to 1,000 items.
  • Google Calendar periodically updates but may take up to 24 hours to sync with the Canvas Calendar. Canvas update may not be immediately visible in Google Calendar.
  • To Do items are not included in the Calendar iCal feed.

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How do I add a to-do item in the Calendar?

You can add a to-do item to your Calendar. 

You can also create to do items from the Dashboard List View.

Notes:

  • To Do items are not included in the Calendar iCal feed.
  • Your personal calendar must be selected before you can add a to-do item in the Calendar.

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How do I add an event to my calendar?

You can add a personal reminder to your own Calendar for an upcoming event.

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Puede agregar un recordatorio personal a su calendario para un evento próximo.

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How do I filter the Calendar view by course?

By default, the Calendar displays your personal calendar and course calendars for each class in which you are enrolled. However, you can filter which calendars display, including group and course calendars as well as your personal calendar.

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How do I use the Calendar as a student?

The Calendar is a great way to view everything you have to do for all your courses in one place. You can view calendar events by day, week, month, or agenda list. The calendar also includes access to the Scheduler, which is an optional scheduling tool in Canvas.

Note: If you change your language or locale preferences, the Calendar week start date may also change. Certain languages or locales change the Calendar week start date to Monday.

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El calendario es una excelente forma de ver todo lo que debe hacer para todos sus cursos en un solo lugar. Puede ver los eventos del calendario por lista de día, semana, mes o agenda. El calendario también incluye acceso al Programador, el que es una herramienta de programación opcional en Canvas.

Nota: Si cambia las preferencias de idioma o lugar, es posible que también cambie la fecha de inicio de semana del Calendario. Determinados idiomas o lugares cambian la fecha de inicio de semana del Calendario al lunes.

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How do I view my Roll Call Attendance report as a student?

If your Assignments page includes a Roll Call Attendance assignment, your instructor is taking attendance in your course. As part of the assignment, you can view your attendance record in your course. Like any other Canvas assignment, you can also view or leave comments in the submission details page.

If the Roll Call Attendance assignment is available to you, this lesson shows you how to view your attendance report through the Grades page. However, if your instructor allows you to view the Assignments link in Course Navigation, you can also access the submission details through the Assignments page by opening the Attendance assignment.

Note: If the Roll Call Attendance assignment does not appear in the Grades page, your instructor has chosen to not use Attendance for grading.

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How do I view rubric results for my assignment?

You can view your rubric results for your assignment in the Grades page. You can also view comments left by your instructor on the rubric.

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How do I view annotation feedback comments from my instructor directly in my assignment submission?

Your instructor may choose to include comments directly in an assignment submission using inline comments, or annotations. If an assignment’s submission details page includes a View Feedback button, you can view these annotated comments through a preview tool called Canvas DocViewer. You can also use Canvas DocViewer to reply to any comments or make your own annotations.

Some browsers may not initially render comments correctly when viewing feedback. If your browser includes a built-in PDF viewer, select the option to view the PDF in the system viewer. You can also download PDF files with comments to view on your computer. The settings required to view or print the annotations in the PDF vary based on the software installed on your computer.

Note: If the assignment attachment displays a Preview button instead of the View Feedback button, your file is not DocViewer compatible and will not include any annotated comments.

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Su instructor podría elegir incluir comentarios directamente en la presentación de la tarea usando comentarios incrustados o anotaciones. Si la página de detalles de la presentación de una tarea incluye un botón Ver comentarios (View Feedback), puede ver estos comentarios a través de la herramienta de previsualización llamada Canvas DocViewer. También puede usar Canvas DocViewer para responder a cualquier comentario o hacer sus propias anotaciones.

Algunos navegadores podrían no mostrar los comentarios correctamente al principio. Si su navegador incluye un visor de PDF integrado, seleccione la opción para ver el PDF en el visor del sistema. También puede descargar archivos PDF con comentarios para verlos en la computadora. Los ajustes requeridos para ver o imprimir las anotaciones en un PDF varían de acuerdo con el software instalado en su computadora.

Nota: Si la tarea adjunta muestra un botón Previsualizar (Preview) en lugar del botón Ver comentarios (View Feedback), su archivo no es compatible con DocViewer y no incluirá ningún comentario.

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How do I use DocViewer in Canvas assignments as a student?

Canvas DocViewer is a tool that allows annotations on online assignment submissions in Canvas. You can use DocViewer to view annotated feedback in the assignment details section of the sidebar from your instructor or from other students in peer review assignments.

DocViewer has a 10-hour session limit that begins when you open a submission. If you start to make an annotation but do not submit it before the session expires, the annotation will not be saved. Submitted annotations are saved and are not affected by the session limit. Canvas will display a session expiration warning at 9 hours 50 minutes, followed by a 5-minute and 1-minute warning until the 10-hour limit has been reached. You can restart a DocViewer session at any time by refreshing the submission page.

If your browser includes a built-in PDF viewer, select the option to view the PDF in the system viewer.

Compatible DocViewer Files

If a submission includes a file that can be rendered in DocViewer, but the submission preview is not yet complete, Canvas will generate a message stating the document is still processing.

Notes:

  • If you cannot annotate a document in DocViewer, your institution may have restricted this feature.
  • Files over 100 MB and password-protected files will not be converted by DocViewer.
  • DocViewer annotations can be viewed in the Canvas Student app.
  • Your instructor can delete any comment or annotation at any time.
  • If your instructor anonymously grades an assignment, annotations in DocViewer will not be available until the assignment is unmuted.

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Canvas DocViewer es una herramienta que permite anotaciones en presentaciones de tareas en línea en Canvas. Puede usar DocViewer para ver los comentarios con anotaciones en la sección de detalles de la tarea de la barra lateral de su instructor o de otros alumnos en tareas de revisión entre pares.

DocViewer tiene un límite de sesión de 10 horas que comienza cuando abre una presentación. Si comienza a hacer una anotación pero no la envía antes de que caduque la sesión, la anotación no se guardará. Las anotaciones enviadas se guardan y no se ven afectadas por el límite de la sesión. Canvas mostrará una advertencia de caducidad de la sesión a las 9 horas 50 minutos, seguida de una advertencia a los 5 minutos y 1 minuto hasta alcanzar el límite de 10 horas. Puede reiniciar una sesión en DocViewer en cualquier momento actualizando la página de presentación.

Si su navegador incluye un visor de PDF integrado, seleccione la opción para ver el PDF en el visor del sistema.

Archivos de DocViewer compatibles

Si una presentación incluye un archivo que se pueda entregar en DocViewer, pero la vista previa de la presentación no está completa aún, Canvas generará un mensaje indicando que el documento aún se está procesando.

Notas:

  • Si no puede anotar un documento en DocViewer, es posible que su institución tenga restringida esta función.
  • DocViewer no convertirá los archivos de más de 100 MB ni los archivos protegidos con contraseña.
  • Las anotaciones de DocViewer se pueden ver en la aplicación Canvas Student.
  • Su instructor puede eliminar cualquier comentario o anotación en cualquier momento.
  • Si su instructor califica una tarea de forma anónima, las anotaciones en DocViewer no estarán disponibles hasta que la tarea deje de estar silenciada.

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How do I view assignment comments from my instructor?

You can see comments from your instructor in the Grades page. Most comments are located in the assignment sidebar. However, your instructor may also leave comments in your assignment submission as annotations.

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How do I know when my teachers has graded my assignment?

When a change is made to your course grades, the Grades link in Course Navigation adds a indicator representing the number of changes in a course since your last visit. The Grades page shows the details of your graded assignments.

Note: You can also set up notifications to know when your instructor grades an assignment.

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How do I know when my assignment has been submitted?

View the assignment submission details to know that you have turned in the assignment.

All file submissions also appear in your personal unfiled folder.

Note: If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, your assignment may be using the Assignment Enhancements feature option. Please view this guide for more information.

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How do I upload a file from Google Drive as an assignment submission in Canvas?

If your institution has enabled Google Docs or Google Drive as a submission type, you can upload a file from Google Drive for an assignment. Unlike other assignment submissions, files from Google Drive are not uploaded into your Canvas user files.

Canvas accepts Google Doc, Google Sheet, and Google Slide files. You can also upload any uploaded Word (.doc/.docx), Excel (.xls/.xlsx), PowerPoint (.ppt/.pptx), and PDF files not converted to Google Docs formatting.

Notes:

  • If the Google Docs or Google Drive tab is not available in your submission, your institution has not enabled this feature.
  • If your course displays a link to your Google Drive in the Course Navigation Menu, your course has enabled Google Drive directly. Otherwise, you must enable Google Drive a web service in your user profile to upload Google Drive files.
  • In Google Drive assignments, you can only submit one file for your submission.
  • When Google Drive files (docs, sheets, and slides) are uploaded as a submission, the files convert to their Microsoft counterpart file types and appear in the submission as respective Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files. This conversion essentially preserves the submission in its current state; any changes made to the file in Google Drive will not be updated in the submission.
  • If enabled in your account, Canvas plays a celebration animation when you submit an assignment on time. However, if you prefer, you can disable this feature option in your user settings.
  • If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, your assignment may be using the Assignment Enhancements feature option. Please view this guide for more information.

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How do I upload a file as an assignment submission in Canvas?

If your instructor allows file uploads as a submission type, you can upload a file from your computer as an assignment submission.

Any attachments added as part of a graded assignment submission are also copied to your user files but are not counted against your user quota. However, once the file has been uploaded as a submission, you cannot delete the file. Files are stored in the Submissions folder.

If your institution has enabled Google Docs as a submission type, you can also upload a file from Google Drive.

Notes:

  • Canvas does not support file uploads larger than 5 GB.
  • If enabled in your account, Canvas plays a celebration animation when you submit an assignment on time. However, if you prefer, you can disable this feature option in your user settings.
  • If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, your assignment may be using the Assignment Enhancements feature option. Please view this guide for more information.

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How do I submit a peer review to an assignment?

Your instructor may require you to submit a peer review of another student’s assignment. To complete the assignment, you must review the student’s assignment and add a comment in the comment sidebar.

If your instructor includes a rubric, which is a pre-determined outline of how an assignment is graded, you must assign a grade using the rubric. However, your instructor may also ask you to leave a comment in the comment sidebar.

Some peer reviews may also be anonymous, which means you cannot view the name of the student whose assignment you are reviewing. Additionally, the student cannot see your name as the reviewer when you leave a comment to complete the review.  

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Su instructor podría solicitarle que presente una revisión entre pares de la tarea de otro estudiante. Para completar la tarea, debe revisar la tarea del estudiante y agregar un comentario en la barra lateral de comentarios.

Si su instructor incluye una rúbrica, que es un esquema predeterminado de cómo se califica una tarea, usted debe asignar una calificación utilizando la rúbrica. No obstante, su instructor también puede pedirle que deje un comentario en la barra lateral de comentarios.

Algunas revisiones entre pares también podrían ser anónimas, lo que significa que no puede ver el nombre del estudiante cuya tarea está revisando. Del mismo modo, el estudiante no puede ver su nombre como revisor cuando deja un comentario para completar la revisión.  

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How do I submit an assignment on behalf of a group?

A group assignment is a way for instructors to allow students to work together on an assignment and submit it as a group. Only one group member needs to submit the assignment on behalf of the group.

Any attachments added as part of a graded assignment submission are also copied to your group files but are not counted against your user quota. However, once the file has been uploaded as a submission, you cannot delete the file. If you upload a file from your computer, the file is stored in the group Submissions folder. However, please note that if you submit a file that was previously uploaded to your group files, the file is stored in your Submissions folder.

Notes:

  • If you want to submit a file that was previously uploaded, the file must already be in your user files. Any files that have been uploaded to the group’s files cannot be access through assignment submissions. Learn how to move group files to user files.
  • If enabled in your account, Canvas plays a celebration animation when you submit an assignment on time. However, if you prefer, you can disable this feature option in your user settings.

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Una tarea grupal es una forma para que los instructores permitan a los estudiantes trabajar juntos en una tarea y entregarla como grupo. Solo un miembro del grupo debe presentar la tarea en nombre del grupo.

Cualquier archivo adjunto agregado como parte de una presentación de tarea con calificación también se copia en sus archivos de grupo, pero no se tiene en cuenta para el cupo del usuario. No obstante, una vez que el archivo se cargó como presentación, no puede eliminarlo. Si carga un archivo desde su computadora, el archivo se guarda en la capeta Presentaciones grupales. Sin embargo, tenga en cuenta que si presenta un archivo que previamente se cargó en los archivos de grupo, el archivo se guardará en la carpeta Presentaciones.

Notas:

  • Si desea presentar un archivo que ya ha cargado previamente, el archivo debe estar en sus archivos de usuario. No se puede acceder a través de las presentaciones de tarea a ningún archivo que haya sido cargado en los archivos del grupo. Aprenda cómo mover archivos de grupo a archivos de usuario.
  • Si está habilitada en su cuenta, Canvas muestra una animación de festejo cuando entrega una tarea a tiempo. Sin embargo, si lo prefiere, puede deshabilitar esta opción de la cuenta en sus configuraciones del usuario.

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How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission?

You can upload a video or audio file to submit as an assignment in Canvas. You can also use Canvas to record an audio or video file to submit as an assignment. Before submitting an assignment, you may want to review all assignment information, such as the assignment rubric, if any. You can also submit assignments using your Android or iOS device.

Any attachments added as part of a graded assignment submission are also copied to your user files but are not counted against your user quota. However, once the file has been uploaded as a submission, you cannot delete the file. Files are stored in the Submissions folder.

To learn more about available options for using media files in Canvas, view the Canvas Media Comparison PDF.

Notes:

  • Canvas will not accept media uploads larger than 500 MB.
  • Your instructor will decide what type of submissions are allowed. One or both of these options may not be available. You may also have the option to resubmit assignments if your instructor allows.
  • Not all of your assignments may be submitted online. If you cannot see the Submit Assignment link, your instructor may want you to submit your assignment in a different way, or the availability date has passed. View the description of the assignment for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.
  • If enabled in your account, Canvas plays a celebration animation when you submit an assignment on time. However, if you prefer, you can disable this feature option in your user settings.
  • If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, your assignment may be using the Assignment Enhancements feature option. Please view this guide for more information.

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How do I enter a URL as an assignment submission?

In Canvas, you can enter a website URL as an assignment submission. When a URL is submitted as an assignment, Canvas takes a screenshot of the web page at the time it was submitted.

Before submitting an assignment, you may want to review all assignment information, such as the assignment rubric, if any. You may also have the option to resubmit assignments if your instructor allows.

Third-Party File Application Submissions

You can submit assignments from Google Drive, Dropbox, or another third-party service via your desktop computer in one of two ways:

  • Download the file to your computer and submit as a File Upload
  • Share the file, copy the file URL, and submit as a Website URL

Notes:

  • Not all of your assignments may be submitted online. If you cannot see the Submit Assignment link, your instructor may want you to submit your assignment in a different way, or the availability date has passed. View the description of the assignment for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.
  • You can also submit assignments using your Android or iOS device.
  • If enabled in your account, Canvas plays a celebration animation when you submit an assignment on time. However, if you prefer, you can disable this feature option in your user settings.
  • If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, your assignment may be using the Assignment Enhancements feature option. Please view this guide for more information.

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How do I submit a text entry assignment?

You can submit an assignment in Canvas using text entry. Text entry assignments are created in the Rich Content Editor. You may also have the option to resubmit assignments if your instructor allows.

Before submitting an assignment, you may want to review all assignment information, such as the assignment rubric, if any.

Notes:

  • Not all of your assignments may be submitted online. If you cannot see the Submit Assignment link, your instructor may want you to submit your assignment in a different way, or the availability date has passed. View the description of the assignment for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.
  • You can also submit assignments using your Android or iOS device.
  • If enabled in your account, Canvas plays a celebration animation when you submit an assignment on time. However, if you prefer, you can disable this feature option in your user settings.
  • If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, your assignment may be using the Assignment Enhancements feature option. Please view this guide for more information.

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How do I submit an online assignment?

You can submit online assignments in Canvas using several submission types. Instructors can choose what kind of online submissions they want you to use. You may also have the option to resubmit assignments if your instructor allows.

Any attachments added as part of a graded assignment submission are also copied to your user files but are not counted against your user quota. However, once the file has been uploaded as a submission, you cannot delete the file. Files are stored in the Submissions folder.

Before submitting an assignment, you may want to review all assignment information, such as the assignment rubric, if any.

This lesson shows how to turn in a standard online assignment. Learn how to submit a peer review assignment.

Third-Party File Application Submissions

You can submit assignments from Google Drive, Dropbox, or another third-party service via your desktop computer in one of two ways:

  1. Download the file to your computer and submit as a File Upload
  2. Share the file, copy the file URL, and submit as a Website URL

Mobile Submissions

You can also submit assignments using your Android or iOS device.

Notes:

  • Not all file types may be available for your assignment, depending on the assignment submission type set by your instructor.
  • Not all of your assignments may be submitted online. If you cannot see the Submit Assignment link, your instructor may want you to submit your assignment in a different way or the availability date has passed. View the description of the assignment for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.
  • Canvas does not support file uploads larger than 5 GB.
  • If enabled in your account, Canvas plays a celebration animation when you submit an assignment on time. However, if you prefer, you can disable this feature option in your user settings.
  • If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, your assignment may be using the Assignment Enhancements feature option. Please view this guide for more information.

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Puede entregar tareas en línea en Canvas mediante distintos tipos de entregas. Los profesores pueden elegir qué tipo de entrega en línea desean que usted use. También puede tener la opción de volver a presentar tareas si el instructor lo permite.

Cualquier archivo agregado como parte de una presentación de tarea con calificación también se copia en sus archivos de usuario, pero no se tiene en cuenta para el cupo del usuario. No obstante, una vez que el archivo se cargó como presentación, no puede eliminarlo. Los archivos se almacenan en la carpeta Presentaciones (Submissions).

Antes de presentar una tarea, puede que desee revisar toda la información de la tarea, como la rúbrica de la tarea, si existe alguna.

Esta lección muestra cómo presentar una tarea estándar en línea. Conozca cómo presentar una tarea de revisión entre pares.

Presentaciones desde aplicación de archivos de terceros

Puede presentar tareas desde Google Drive, Dropbox u otro servicio de terceros mediante una computadora de escritorio en una de dos formas:

  1. Descargue el archivo en su computadora y presente la tarea como carga de archivo (File Upload)
  2. Comparta el archivo, copie la URL del archivo y presente la tarea como una URL de sitio web (Website URL)

Presentaciones móviles

También puede presentar tareas usando su dispositivo Android o iOS.

Notas:

  • No todos los tipos de archivo están disponibles para presentación; esto dependerá del tipo de presentación de tarea establecido por el instructor.
  • No todas las tareas pueden presentarse en línea. Si no puede ver el enlace Presentar tarea (Submit Assignment), es posible que el instructor desee que presente su tarea en una forma diferente o se superó la fecha de disponibilidad. Consulte la descripción de la tarea para obtener instrucciones, o comuníquese con el instructor para recibir ayuda.
  • Canvas no admite que se suban archivos mayores a 5 GB.
  • Si está habilitada en su cuenta, Canvas muestra una animación de festejo cuando entrega una tarea a tiempo. Sin embargo, si lo prefiere, puede deshabilitar esta opción de la cuenta en sus configuraciones del usuario.
  • Si la tarea a la que está accediendo se muestra de manera diferente, es posible que en ella se esté usando la opción de función Mejoras de tareas. Consulte esta guía para obtener más información.

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How do I view the rubric for my external tool assignment?

If your instructor creates an assignment with an external tool, such as a Google Drive or Microsoft Office 365 assignment, they may include a rubric as part of your assignment. Before submitting your assignment you can review the rubric’s definitions.

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How do I view the rubric for my assignment?

Your instructor may include a rubric as part of your assignment. The Rubric is a set of criteria that your instructor will use to grade your assignment. Before submitting your assignment, you can use the Rubric to evaluate your own work and make sure your assignment fulfills your instructor’s requirements.

You can view rubric results for a graded assignment in the Grades page or from the assignment details page.

Notes:

  • Not all assignments may include a rubric.
  • Rubrics for external tool assignments can be viewed in the submissions detail page, before or after the assignment is submitted.  
  • If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, your assignment may be using the Assignment Enhancements feature option. Please view this guide for more information.

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Su instructor puede incluir una rúbrica como parte de su tarea. La Rúbrica es un conjunto de criterios que su instructor utilizará para calificar su tarea. Antes de presentar la tarea, puede utilizar la Rúbrica para evaluar su propio trabajo y asegurarse de que su tarea cumpla con los requisitos del instructor.

Puede ver los resultados de las rúbricas para una tarea calificada en la página de Calificaciones (Grades) o desde la página de detalles de la tarea.

Notas:

  • Es posible que no todas las tareas incluyan una rúbrica.
  • Las rúbricas para tareas de herramientas externas se pueden ver en la página de detalles de presentación, antes o después de que se presenta la tarea.  
  • Si la tarea a la que está accediendo se muestra de manera diferente, es posible que en ella se esté usando la opción de función Mejoras de tareas. Consulte esta guía para obtener más información.

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How do I filter assignments by type?

As a student, if your teacher puts assignments into groups, you can view the assignments grouped by type.

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How do I view Assignments?

You can view all your course assignments on the Assignments page.

Notes:

  • Your instructor may choose to hide the Assignments link in Course navigation. If the Assignments link is not available, you can still access Assignments through your user or course dashboard, the Syllabus, Gradebook, Calendar, or Modules.
  • If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, your assignment may be using the Assignment Enhancements feature option. Please view this guide for more information.

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Puede ver todas las tareas de su curso en la página de tareas.

Notas:

  • Su instructor puede optar por ocultar el enlace de Tareas (Assignments) en la Navegación del curso. Si el enlace Tareas (Assignments) no está disponible, puede acceder a Tareas mediante su tablero de usuario o del curso, el Programa, el Libro de calificaciones, el Calendario o los Módulos.
  • Si la tarea a la que está accediendo se muestra de manera diferente, es posible que en ella se esté usando la opción de función Mejoras de tareas. Consulte esta guía para obtener más información.

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How do I reply to an announcement as a student?

If you have a question or comment about an announcement, you can reply directly to that announcement. You can reply in both course and group announcements. This lesson shows how to reply in a course, but the steps are the same.

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How do I view announcements?

The Announcement Index Page allows you to view and filter announcements in your course. You can also receive new announcements via Canvas notifications, view announcements on the Recent Activity Dashboard, or view announcements in the To Do list.

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La página Índice de anuncios le permite ver y filtrar anuncios en el curso. También puede recibir nuevos anuncios a través de las notificaciones de Canvas,ver anuncios en el Tablero de actividad reciente o ver anuncios en la lista de tareas por hacer.

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