what does it mean when a course isn't published

There are a number of reasons why a course displays as "not published"; for example, it's possible that the instructor is still working on the content. For specific guidance, you'll need to contact the course instructor or the eLearning department for your school to find out why the course is not yet available.

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What does it mean if a course has not been published?

When an instructor is creating a course in Canvas it is unpublished, meaning that students cannot access the course at that time. When the instructor is ready, the course is published so that students can begin and it appears on their dashboard.

What does it mean when a course is published?

Published – Your course is available for students to view. Concluded - We do not recommend that you conclude your course. Concluding a course archives the course material and creates a "read-only" state for both instructors and students. This means, as the instructor, you would not be able to modify grades.

Why are my courses not published on canvas?

The Canvas course site is not yet published by the instructor. A course site isn't visible to students until the instructor manually publishes the Canvas site. If the semester/term has already started and you are definitely registered for the course, contact your instructor and ask them to publish the course.

What does published no mean on canvas?

On the "All Courses" page, you will see a list of all the courses you are enrolled in currently. Look for the course(s) that do(es) not appear on your dashboard, and under the "Published" column, see if it says "Yes" or "No." If it says "No," that means your professor has not published the course yet.

How do I publish my course?

[back to top]Publish/Unpublish a Course Select the course you'd like to publish directly from the admin sidebar, or click View All to see all courses you've created. In the course's Information area, click the Publish Course button. To confirm, click the Yes, publish course button in the modal that appears.

Where can I publish my course?

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What does it mean to publish a course in Canvas?

When first created, Canvas courses are not published, meaning that they are unavailable for students to view. Instructors can utilize the time when a course is initially not published to set up their course for the semester.

How long does it take for a course to show up on Canvas?

After you have added the course to one of the two worksheets, your enrollment will be processed in up to 2 hours. Check back after 2 hours to ensure that the course is listed on your Dashboard page.

How long do classes take to appear in Canvas?

Once the semester begins and you enroll into a class, it can take up to 12 hours for you to be linked to the class in Canvas. If you are unable to find a resolution to your issue or have further questions please submit an Canvas Support Request.

Can students see Canvas course before published?

You must publish a course before students can access it and its contents. Students cannot see unpublished courses and content. Publishing a course is a course permission. If you cannot publish your course, your institution has restricted this feature.

How do I publish my Canvas course?

To publish a Canvas course site, click on Home in the course navigation menu.Under Course Status, click Publish. When you publish the couse site, you will need to select a Home Page for the course.Select a Home Page, then click Choose and Publish.

Why did one of my classes disappear on Canvas?

In Canvas, at the end of the semester your "old" course sites may disappear from your dashboard and your current courses list. This happens only once a course is completedand the term has ended according to the academic calendar end date.

Every class needs a hype man or woman

Thank you student in the 3rd row. You carry this class your shoulders. Keep it up!

I made a mistake..

I let curiosity get the best of me and took a look at my students Discord page for the class. These are a couple of screen caps. They are not really the most hurtful comments but I don't want to go digging. They have a bingo board based on my mannerisms and common mistakes I make at the board.

Do students not think that we know how to Google stuff?

This is a lower level class so I expect most of the responses to be along the lines of "What I learned in boating school is how to drive" level of vocab. Which is fine, part of what they're learning is to speak and write like professionals.

Student hates my exam questions

In my online class students must record themselves with proctoring software. Usually I just scan them briefly and move on. One student, however, kept me watching the entire recording because they were completely appalled and/or disgusted by every single question.

Today's amusement came in the form of a snarky email ..

"It's 'John Hopkins,' not 'Johns Hopkins'. I don't see how you can claim to be an authority when you have these sorts of typos and mistakes in your syllabus."