Using Non-Supported Applications for Teaching


As stewards of PSU’s digital learning environment, the Office of Academic Innovation (OAI) is always exploring new teaching and learning platforms,…

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Use the Canvas-Google integration


Back to Canvas TutorialsThe Canvas-Google integration (LTI 1.3) allows users to login to Google from Canvas. Instructors can create Google…

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Waitlisted students in Canvas


Back to Canvas TutorialsStudents who register for a course waitlist are now admitted to Canvas courses as Observers during the add/drop period. This…

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Add a PSU Canvas user to a concluded course


Back to Canvas TutorialsIf a course is set to a past term the +People button will be greyed out. To make it active, you change the dates of the…

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Create a Google Assignment


Back to Canvas TutorialsWith the Google Assignment external tool, students can either create a Google file (Doc, Sheet, or Presentation) to submit,…

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See a student view of Grades


Back to Canvas TutorialsThe Student View button is not active in the Canvas Grades area. To see your gradebook as a student does, you need to select…

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Set up your gradebook


Back to Canvas TutorialsPreparing your gradebook in Canvas prior to the start of term will help you avoid last-minute changes. Five setting areas to…

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Canvas media recorder troubleshooting


Back to Canvas TutorialsWhen attempting to record media using the Rich Content Editor, you may encounter problems with your browser or operating…

Module release options


Back to Canvas TutorialsYou can use Canvas modules to set conditions on how and when students move through coursework. For example, you can lock…

Recover deleted Canvas items


Back to Canvas TutorialsIf you accidentally delete an activity or page in Canvas, there is a way to check and see if it can be retrieved. This will…