Looking for guidance on teaching with Canvas? This FAQ page provides quick answers to common faculty questions and links to detailed tutorials, best practices, and instructional resources available in CTL 400: Teaching Excellence in Canvas. Browse the categories below to quickly find answers and access related resources within the CTL 400 course.

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Canvas Faculty FAQ Directory

Getting Started In Canvas

How do I navigate Canvas

Global Navigation Menu

Where can I find my courses

Dashboard and Course List

How do I customize my Canvas profile

Profile Customization

How do I change my notification settings

Account Notifications and Contact Methods

How do I update my account settings

Account Settings

Course Setup & Preparation

How do I prepare my Canvas course before the term begins

Introduction & Course Prep

How do I customize my course navigation menu

Course Menu and Navigation

Where can I manage course settings

Course Settings

What should I do before Week 1 starts

Preparing for Week 1

How do I add or update my syllabus

Syllabus & AI Statement 

What is the AI Assessment Scale

 AI Assessment Scale

How do I create an instructor introduction page

Instructor Page & Welcome Message

Starting the Term

How do I send announcements to students

Announcements

How do I create a welcome message for my students

Welcome Message

How do I hold virtual office hours

First Office Hour & Live Session

How do I facilitate discussion boards

Discussions

What are best practices for online discussions

On Ground & Online Discussion Strategies

How do I establish discussion expectations

Setting Culture & Expectations for Discussions

How do I use Canvas Groups

Canvas Groups

How do I take attendance

Taking Attendance

Grading & Assessment

How do I grade student assignments

Grading Submissions

How do I use SpeedGrader

Grading Submissions

How do I leave feedback on student work

Grading Submissions

How do I create quizzes in Canvas

Canvas Quizzing

How do I use annotations and document markup tools

Canvas Annotations and Collaborations

Student Engagement & Success

How can I improve student engagement

Communication & Student Success

What teaching strategies work well in Canvas

Teaching Strategies Through Canvas

How do I collect midterm feedback from students

Midterm Surveys & Student Feedback

How can I monitor student activity

Using Course Analytics

Academic Integrity & AI

How should I address academic dishonesty

Academic Dishonesty

 

How can I turn integrity issues into learning opportunities

Transparency & Teaching Moments

 

How do I communicate my AI expectations to students

Syllabus & AI Statement

 

How does the AI Assessment Scale work

AI Assessment Scale

 

Midterm Tasks

How do I submit midterm grades

Submitting Midterms for 16 Week Courses

What should I be doing around midterm

Introduction & Keeping the Momentum Going

End of Term

How do I communicate with students during finals week

Student Communication

How do I manage final assignments and exams?

Key Assignments & Finals

How do I submit final grades

Final Grades

How should I review course evaluations

Reflecting on the Evaluation

How can I use student feedback to improve my course

Acting on the Evaluation

Canvas Tools

How do I use Canvas Groups

Canvas Groups

How do I use Course Analytics

Using Course Analytics

How do I create quizzes

Canvas Quizzing

How do I annotate student submissions

Canvas Annotations and Collaborations