how to get to course information on canvas

^{To access a Canvas course from a past semester:}

• Log into Canvas
• Click on the Courses tab from the Global Navigation menu.
• Then, click on the All Courses link.
• On the next page, scroll down to view Past Enrollments, where you will be able to view your past courses.
• Enter a course by clicking on its link.

Can I add someone to my Canvas course?

You can manually add other guests, such as faculty, TAs, librarians, industry experts or observers, to your Canvas course when they have a UW NetID or a Google account ID. From within your Canvas course, in the course navigation, click People. Near the top of the page, click +People.

How do I create an exam in canvas?

• To show answers immediately after quiz is submitted, leave the “Show” and “Hide” fields blank.
• To create a date range to display the answers, set a start date in the “Show” field and an ending date in the “Hide” field.
• To always show answers after a specific date, set a date in the “Show” field.

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How do I add users to a canvas course?

Instructors: Add a Guest to your Course

• Add users with Google or Microsoft email accounts directly. ...
• Create and use a unique student ID. ...
• Make a publicly accessible Grid (view only) If you want to provide the general public access to your Grid, you can opt to make your Grid accessible to any user ...
• Additional Resources. ...

How to add requirements and prerequisites in canvas?

Requirements and Prerequisites in Canvas allow you to put conditions on what must be completed in your course, and in what order, before other content is accessible. For example, the student must complete an assignment and pass an exam in Module 1, before accessing Module 2. Adding Requirements. To use prerequisites, you must first define the ...

How do I find course info on Canvas?

To access the Search, Filter, and Manage Courses app:Log into Canvas , and from the global navigation menu, select Courses.From the Courses fly-out menu, select Search, Filter, and Manage Courses. (This option appears at the bottom of the Courses menu, beneath All Courses.)

How do I get to course settings in Canvas?

To access settings, click on "Settings" located on the bottom of the navigation tabs on the left of your course. The information below will give you general information about the different parts of your course settings, but more information will be provided on the tabs on how to actually use these different features.

Where Is course navigation on Canvas?

The Course Navigation Menu is a series of links on the left side of your course that help you and your students access different course areas. The Course Navigation Menu is always visible on its respective pages. Depending on the structure of your course, you can choose to reorder and hide course navigation links.

How do I change course details in Canvas?

Click on the "Course Details" tab across the top. Editing "Name" will edit the long name of the course. Editing the "Course Code" will edit the short name of the course that appears across to top of the course site. Click "Update Course Details" at the bottom to save the changes.

How do I change my Canvas settings?

How do I change my personal Settings in Canvas?Click the Account link from the Canvas global left-hand navigation menu.Click the Settings link in the menu.Select the Edit Settings button on the right side of the page.Change your personal settings to match your preferences.More items...•

How do I enable navigation in Canvas?

Enable Navigation Links To enable a link in the hidden section [1], click the Options icon [2] and click the Enable button [3]. You can also drag and drop the link above the hidden section.

What is the navigation bar on Canvas?

The Global Navigation Menu is located on the left side of every page in Canvas. Global Navigation links provide quick access to frequently used Canvas features. These links provide access to all your courses collectively.

What is the Side Bar in Canvas called?

Canvas comes with a whole toolkit of items that you may or may not use in your course. These items are listed in a column on the left side of the course window. You might hear this column called the "menu" or "navigation bar".

The Canvas course number is located at the end of the course URL

To locate your course's Canvas course number within the course URL (browser address), navigate to your course's homepage. For example, from your Canvas dashboard, click on a course name. On the course homepage, the course number will appear at the very end of the browser URL. In the example below, the Canvas course number is 71164.

Hover over the course name to locate the course number

You can also locate a Canvas course number by hovering your cursor over a course name. This method works within the Courses pop-up menu (seen below), on the All Courses page, or on your Dashboard.

2. Click "Courses" on the Global Navigation Menu

The Courses icon will open to a sub-menu with a link to "All Courses."

3. Click "All Courses"

When you click on the link, a listing of all of your courses will display.

4. All your classes will show in the list

Notice the "star" icon before the name of the class. You can enable or disable showing the course in the dashboard by clicking the star icon.

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You have now learned how to get your desired courses to display on your Canvas Dashboard.

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The Canvas Course Navigation Menu: A Brief Introduction

For both you and your students, the course navigation menu is your means of finding your way around your Canvas course site. However, the menu may not look the same for you and your students. When you view the course navigation menu of a site in which you are an instructor, you will note that some links are black, while others are light gray.

How to Customize Your Course Navigation Menu

1. To begin adjusting your course navigation menu, click on Settings in the course navigation menu, and choose the Navigation tab at the top.

Using Student View to Check Your Course Navigation Menu Organization

Once you have customized your course navigation menu to your liking, you can use Canvas’ Student View tool to look at your course site through the eyes of a student. This is an excellent way to make sure that your students will have access to the correct items in the course navigation menu.

More Information and Getting Help

If you need further assistance with customizing your course menu, or if you have any other questions, Academic Technology Solutions is happy to help. You can attend one of our walk-in sessions held in the TechBar of the Regenstein Library (see our workshop schedule for upcoming sessions), or contact us to schedule a consultation.