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Canvas Plus: November 2024 Edition

Canvas LogoIn our Canvas Plus Monthly, we discuss the new features and enhancements available in the Canvas LMS and any updates to academic technology/software that are integrated into Canvas. In this edition, we’ll discuss Canvas Features, Integrations, and upcoming Workshops.

Canvas Features

Integrations

Upcoming Workshops

Canvas Features

New Quizzes Extend Time During Quiz

While a New Quiz attempt is ongoing, instructors can moderate a quiz and extend the time allotted for the quiz. This allows instructors to accommodate students who may need extra time due to various circumstances by providing additional time during an active quiz session.

Manage Student Result View

In the New Quizzes Settings, instructors can select the timing and visibility of feedback and correct answers for students. When the Hide results from students setting is enabled, instructors have the option to selectively display some or all of the following: Show Questions [1], Show Points Possible [2], and Show Points Awarded [3].

When the Show student responses option is enabled, instructors can choose when results are displayed after a specific attempt [1] and set specific Show on [2] and Hide on [3] dates and times. Additionally, they can display correct and incorrect responses using the Indicate response as correct or incorrect option, and decide whether to show the correct answer [4], either immediately or only after the student’s final attempt [6]. These settings can also be configured to Show on [7] or Hide on [8] particular dates.

Edit Discussions Update

On the Discussions Index page, the Edit button has been added to the kebab menu.

Integrations

Turnitin to Copyleaks Transition

SMU will conclude our licensing with Turnitin services at the end of May 2025. In preparation for this transition, you are encouraged to consider using Copyleaks Plagiarism Detection for your January and Spring 2025 courses. Copyleaks is currently integrated into Canvas and has a very similar look and feel to Turnitin but includes additional features, such as multi-language plagiarism detection and programming code plagiarism detection. If you missed the most recent workshop, you can watch the recording of the Introduction to Copyleaks.

Upcoming Workshops

Register for the last workshop of the semester, Final Grades and Wrapping Up Your Course in Canvas, on December 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. As the semester comes to an end, we’ll do a check of your Canvas course before submitting grades to my.SMU. This workshop will cover final grades in Canvas by reviewing assignment scoring, assignment groups, and the gradebook. Register today!

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Jennifer Mayes

Jennifer is an Instructional Systems Administrator with OIT and began her career here at SMU in 2021. She obtained her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Oklahoma. She also has her PMP certification. Jennifer enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.