Instructors can embed or link a copy of a Microsoft OneDrive file (such as Word, PowerPoint, or Excel) anywhere they can use Canvas’s Rich Content Editor (RCE), including Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, and Syllabus. Step 1: Open the place in Canvas where you would like to embed or link a OneDrive file. For the purposes of […]
Category: Canvas External Tools
This section describes tools that add functionality to Canvas, but are developed by other companies.
OneDrive Collaborations in Canvas
Microsoft OneDrive is now integrated into Canvas! OneDrive contains a feature that allows you and your students to collaborate on OneDrive documents directly from Canvas. Create a OneDrive Collaboration Step 1: Open Collaborations In the Canvas Course Navigation menu, click the Collaborations link. Step 2: Add Collaboration Click the Add Collaboration button. You may see […]
OneDrive File Uploads within Canvas
Students can upload files they have saved with Microsoft OneDrive as assignments. These files can be submitted directly using the Assignments tool, and OneDrive files are able to be automatically viewed, annotated, and graded directly within SpeedGrader To set up an assignment: Step 1: From Assignments, click +Assignment. Step 2: Then, under the Submission […]
OneDrive and Cloud Assignments
Microsoft OneDrive can now be integrated into Canvas! OneDrive contains a feature that allows Canvas to integrate seamlessly with Canvas assignments, bringing SpeedGrader and OneDrive files together for easier grading. Create a Cloud Assignment Cloud assignments are an easy way to create an editable template for students to add to, change, or build upon. You […]
How to use ARTstor to incorporate images into your course
ARTstor is a database that allows you to access and curate high-quality images. ARTstor contains over a million images drawn from museums, artists, libraries, and archives from around the world. All DU faculty, staff, and students can access ARTstor for free with their DU credentials. Searching and Browsing ARTstor allows you to search multiple collections simultaneously. You can type in the title of […]
Respondus Lockdown Browser
Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Canvas. Students are locked into the assessment and are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. Download the Browser Download Respondus LockDown Browser This link is unique to DU. The browser won’t work if it is downloaded […]
Having trouble with ZOOM within Canvas?
Not seeing ZOOM showing up in your Canvas course?Getting an error message on the ZOOM page within Canvas? Solution: Login at DU ZOOM If you access ZOOM via Canvas and you are seeing an error message saying “User does not exist”, please visit our https://udenver.zoom.us website and login using your DU email and password. This […]
Canvas Teacher App
Time is a teacher’s most valuable resource. Save time and use Canvas more efficiently from your mobile device or tablet with the Canvas Teacher app. Canvas Teacher allows teachers to facilitate their courses on the go, both inside and outside the classroom. This app provides quick access to three of the most frequent course facilitation […]
Formatting Text Documents for Respondus
Respondus will import multiple choice, true-false, essay, fill in the blank, and multiple answer questions. The plain text, rich-text, or MS Word file must be organized in a “Standard Format” before it can be imported into Respondus. The Standard Format for questions has required elements and optional elements. Important: Respondus requires Windows 7 or higher. Standard […]
Updating Your Respondus License
The Respondus license renews each year on August 1st and existing users must update the installation password each year. Login to the IT site below to access the current installation password. DU Software – Respondus 4.0 Quiz Importer
As an Instructor, how do I add course reserve material to my Canvas Course?
Answer: The Library staff handles the course reserve requests and will publish a link into your Canvas course. This allows the students to view the course reserve material within Canvas and not have to visit a second website. Requests for reserve items may be submitted in several ways: -Syllabi and citations in list form are accepted via […]
Respondus 4.0 (Quiz builder)
Respondus 4.0 is authoring software that allows instructors to Import specially-formatted Microsoft Word or Rich Text files into Canvas and automatically create online exams. Instructors can also pull test questions from their textbook publisher (with 1-2 days notice to the publisher) and download hundreds of publisher-created questions into Canvas. You can check whether your textbook is listed. […]