How can I change my name as it displays on Canvas?
In Canvas, there are two areas for names: Display Name: Displays in areas where you are collaborating. (e.g.) Discussions, Messages and Comments. Full Name: Appears in some areas in Canvas. (e.g.) Gradebook, Chat, EPortfolio and integrated applications such as Office365 or TurnItIn UK. How to…
What are the Canvas Roles?
What you can do within a module in Canvas is determined by the role you have been assigned in that course. There are 5 different roles. These are; Observer: Access to view learning materials, discussions and announcements. This role is unable to participate in any of…
What is my module storage allowance in Canvas?
The default module (Canvas course) storage allowance is 750MB. There is a separate storage allowance of 50MB for User and Group areas in Canvas. Please click on one of the headings below to view important information about each Course, User and Group storage area, including…
Can I still access modules in the Queen’s Online VLE?
Modules that are available in Canvas, will not be available in the Queen’s Online Virtual Learning Environment (QOL VLE). Previous QOL VLE modules and materials will still be accessible in the QOL VLE.
If I have a powerpoint with audio attached, can I upload this into Canvas?
Powerpoint presentations that have ‘audio’ attached should be saved as an MP4 video file. Once it is saved as a video file, it can be uploaded to Mediasite or MS Stream. We would recommend that you ‘host’ large video files on these platforms so you…
Is there a limit to how much staff can upload to MS Stream or Mediasite?
Currently there are no storage limits for Mediasite. For MS Stream, each individual staff member can upload a maximum of 5000 videos and the maximum size of an individual video file is 50GB, although short/small video file sizes are strongly recommended. Note: The overall video…
CANVAS CONFERENCES:
Watch this short 5 minute video tutorial Canvas Conferences to learn how to use the Conference facility within Canvas to record your lecture/tutorial/meeting with students. Canvas guidance says the Conferences tool can support up to 100 students however, some staff have used this for larger…
STORAGE: Can I upload large video/audio files into Canvas?
The file storage limit in Canvas in 750mb. If you want more storage you can request this through the Help button inside Canvas and it can be increased to 1GB. However, if you want to upload numerous, large audio/video files into Canvas you will very…
How can I communicate with my students online using Canvas?
Use various tools such as Announcements, Discussions, live Chat, Inbox/email, Groups or Collaborations in Canvas to keep in touch and encourage communication and engagement with your students. For more information check out the Getting Started with Canvas at Queens online course. (available on your Canvas…
Can I upload large video/audio files into Canvas?
The file storage limit in Canvas in 750mb. If you want more storage you can request this through the Help button inside Canvas and it can be increased to 1GB. However, if you want to upload numerous, large audio/video files into Canvas you will very…
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