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CANVAS

The University of New Orleans uses Canvas as our learning management system (LMS) to deliver course content. Instructors of online, hybrid and classroom-based courses configure their Canvas course shells to deliver content including syllabi, policies and information, lectures, assignments, discussions, quizzes and exams, chats, and grades.

Students participate by receiving lecture content in various formats, submitting assignments, communicating with their instructors and classmates, and accessing grades.

CANVAS LOGIN

 

Canvas is part of our campus single sign-on system, meaning if you’re logged into your UNO email, you’re logged into Canvas, and vice versa. You can log in from any Canvas link on the UNO website, from a Moodle tile on your myapps.uno.edu page, or by going directly to uno.instructure.com. 


Frequently Asked Questions

Read the answers to frequently asked questions about Canvas. Some of these links lead to brief tutorials on an external support site. Please ignore any references to webinars and training sessions - instead, contact us via email or at (504) 280-5512 for training.

  • I'm lost! How do I get started with Canvas?

    The best way to get started with Canvas is to use UNO's QuickStart Guide! You can also check out UNO's Canvas Training Playlist and sign-up for upcoming Canvas training. You should also check out our guides and resources by clicking directly below this on "What guides or resources does UNO have to help me with Canvas?"

  • What's my Canvas username?

    Your Canvas username is your UNO email address. Your password is your email password. If you are logged in to your email, you should already be logged in to Canvas. If you are having problem with logging in and/or passwords, please call the University Communications & Computing Center at (504) 280-4357 for help.

  • How do I find my courses? 

    You can see your courses on the Dashboard page which appears after you login to Canvas. If you have older courses, you may need to click Courses from Canvas global navigation.

    If your students cannot see your course in their Dashboard, make sure you have published your course. If your course is published and they still don't see your course, and it has been more than 24 hours since they enrolled in Webstar, have them email canvas@uno.edu.

  • How do I import an old Canvas course or a Canvas master course into a new course?

    If you had course content migrated for you from Moodle into a master course, you can use the Canvas guide on Using the Canvas Course Import tool.  

    If you did not request Fall course migration, you can import your course from Moodle using UNO's Moodle to Canvas Import Guide.

  • Will my course content from Moodle be in Canvas?

    If you had course content migrated for you from Moodle into a master course, you can use the Canvas guide on Using the Canvas Course Import tool.  To see what's imported, look at our Canvas White Glove Migrated Course Equivalents. The intention is that you can use your master course as the course shell you edit and update before importing year after year. That way, you will never lose your course or wonder what the last version of it you worked on was.

    If you did not request Fall course migration, you can import your course from Moodle using UNO's Moodle to Canvas Import Guide. To see what will import and what will not, look at our White Glove Migration vs. Moodle Backup Import Chart.

    Either way, we recommend you check due dates, quiz questions, and overall fidelity in your Canvas course.

    The CTI will be creating a migration spreadsheet for all non-Fall courses that are still left in Moodle. Information about that spreadsheet will be sent out in early-mid Fall 2023.

  • What's a master course? How do I use it?

    A master course is a version of your course that you can keep updated and import from semester after semester. The intention is that you can use your master course as the course shell you edit and update before importing. That way, you will never lose your course or wonder what the last version of it you worked on was. Your master course will never be taken off of Canvas. You can use it as a course development sandbox or just a way to keep your course information in an easily accessible spot. 

    If you had course content migrated for you from Moodle into a master course, you can use the Canvas guide on Using the Canvas Course Import tool to bring your master course content into your current semester's course. 

    If you did not request Fall course migration, you can email canvas@uno.edu to ask for a master course.
    The CTI will be creating a migration spreadsheet for all non-Fall courses that are still left in Moodle. Information about that spreadsheet will be sent out in early-mid Fall 2023. Those courses will be imported into master courses, as well.

  • How do I add my Syllabus?

    Since every course is required to have a syllabus uploaded to Canvas, this one is important! Use the Editing a Syllabus in Canvas guide to help you add the required syllabus to your Canvas course.

  • How do I contact my students before the semester starts?

    For Fall 2023, please use the Canvas Inbox to send course messages before the semester starts. Best practice is to put a copy of that email in your course Announcements, as well. Once the semester starts, you can use Announcements as normal. This may change in future semesters.

    Send a course message using the Canvas Inbox (Note: We suggest clicking the "Send an individual message to each recipient" for course emails.)

  • Why can't my students see my course material?

    In Canvas, there are three levels of information, all of which need to be published (made visible) before your students can access your course content. Canvas assumes you want your material unpublished until you are ready to make it available to students.

    1. Course level - Course are automatically published on the date set by the university and published on the Academic Calendar. If you want students to have access before this date, you will need to publish your course manually.
    2. Module level - Modules need to be published before they can be seen. Even if the content within a module is published, it will not show to students until the module, itself, has been published. Learn how to publish a module by reading the Canvas guide on module publishing.
    3. Content level - All content and material needs to be published before students can access it. Make sure all content is published. You may also need to add content to a module for students to access it, if you have not done that already.
      Change publish/unpublished status of module content
      Add course content to a module
  • How do I add a Turn It In Assignment?

    Creating Turnitin Assignments in Canvas

    1. In the left Course Navigation menu, click on Assignments

    In the left Course Navigation menu, click on Assignments

    2. Click on Assignments Settings (three dots next to +Assignment)

    Click on Assignments Settings (three dots next to +Assignment)

    3. Click on Turnitin

    Click on Turnitin

    4. Add your title and instructions

    Add your title and instructions

    5. Use the date and time pickers to set your Start Date, Due Date, and Feedback release date.

    Use the date and time pickers to set your Start Date, Due Date, and Feedback release date.

    6. Click the X in the picker to save your date and time.

    Click the X in the picker to save your date and time.

    7. Click on Optional Settings

    Click on  Optional Settings

    8. If you want to allow submissions after the due date, check Allow late submissions

    If you want to allow submissions after the due date, check Allow late submissions

    9. If you want to attach a Turnitin rubric, click Attach a rubric

    If you want to attach a Turnitin rubric, click Attach a rubric

    10. To save yourself time in the future, check Save these settings for future use

    To save yourself time in the future, check Save these settings for future use

    11. Click on Submit

    Click on Submit

    12. Your Turnitin Assignment will appear in Assignments, but is not yet added to your Module

    Your Turnitin Assignment will appear in Assignments, but is not yet added to your Module

    13. Click on Modules

    Click on Modules

    14. Click on Add Content (the three dots) in in the module where you want your assignment to show up for your students

    Click on Add Content (the three dots) in in the module where you want your assignment to show up for your students

    15. Find your Turnitin Assignment in the Assignments list. Click on it.

    Find your Turnitin Assignment in the Assignments list. Click on it.

    16. Click on Add Item

    Click on Add Item

    17. Your Turnitin assignment is now added to your Canvas course and in the correct Module.

  • How do I enable Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor?

    Enabling Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor in Canvas

    1. In the left Course Navigation menu, click on Settings

    Canvas Course Navigation Menu with Settings highlighted

    2. Click on the Navigation tab

    Click on the Navigation tab

    3. Find LockDown Browser in the list of navigation items.

    Find LockDown Browser in the list of navigation items.

    4. Drag the LockDown Browser navigation item up into the enabled navigation area

    Drag the LockDown Browser navigation item up into the enabled navigation area

    5. Scroll down and click on Save

    Scroll down and click on Save

    6. Click on LockDown Browser in the left Course Navigation menu

    Click on LockDown Browser in the left Course Navigation menu

    7. Click on the dropdown menu to the left of the quiz you want to enable

    Click on the dropdown menu to the left of the quiz you want to enable

    8. Click on Settings

    Click on Settings

    9. Select Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam

    Select Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam

    10. If you would like to require Respondus Monitor, select Require Respondus Monitor (automated proctoring) for this exam

    If you would like to require Respondus Monitor, select Require Respondus Monitor (automated proctoring) for this exam

    11. Click on Save + Close

    Click on Save + Close

    12. You have now enabled Respondus LockDown Browser for your quiz

  • How do I Add a TA to my Canvas class?

    Adding a TA in Canvas

    1. From your Course Navigation, click on People

    From your Course Navigation, click on People

    2. Click on +People

    Click on +People

    3. Select SIS ID

    Select SIS ID

    4. Add the students UNO ID number with an E in front of it. (For example, E123456)

    Add the students UNO ID number with an E in front of it. (For example, E123456)

    5. From the Role dropdown, click on TA

    From the Role dropdown, click on TA

    6. Click on Next

    Click on Next

    7. You will see the TAs name and SIS ID

    You will see the TAs name and SIS ID

    8. Click on Add Users

    Click on Add Users

    9. If you get the error "We were unable to find matches below." please email cti@uno.edu with your course name as it is written on Canvas and your TAs employee (not student) email and UNOID number.

  • What guides or resources does UNO have to help me with Canvas?

    For Faculty

    • UNO Canvas QuickStart Guide (you can download the .pdf, but I'm updating the document all the time, so it's probably best to use this as a live link)
    • UNO Canvas Training Video Playlist
    • Moodle to Canvas Equivalency Chart
    • White Glove Migrated Equivalency Chart
    • White Glove Migration vs. Moodle Backup Import
    • Copying a Canvas Course to Another Canvas Course (use for sandboxes, master courses, and future semesters.)
    • Importing a Course from Moodle to Canvas (not white gloved migrated)
    • Enabling Respondus LockDown Browser in Canvas
    • Adding a Turnitin Assignment in Canvas

    For Students

    • UNO Canvas QuickStart Guide for Students

     

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