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The Rich Content Editor is the editor you will use when creating Canvas content items such as Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, etc. This editor can support text, HTML, multimedia content, mathematical notations and other rich media. The Rich Content Editor has a standard editing toolbar – similar to...
You must be the meeting organiser and use the Teams desktop client to access the breakout rooms option, and to manage breakout rooms and participants. If you want to use breakout rooms, you will either need to start a Meet Now meeting in a standard channel. Calls from chat...
Canvas displays any equation created in the Maths Editor (also known as the Equations Editor) as text. The Maths Editor stores equations in LaTeX format and Canvas uses MathJax to convert them on-the-fly to mathematical notation. You don’t need any additional software to view equations created using the Maths...
Basic structure Each resource in the ‘Adaptable resources for teaching with technology’ Collection follows the same broad structure: Introduction and anchor menu (what can the reader expect) How to do this (outline description of activity) What tools can you use? (usually software or a website) When and where to...
There are two template pages, one for large classes (multiple tutorial groups) and one for smaller cohorts. These templates are specific to your faculty. If you do not have access to your Faculty template course, please request access using this form. All Canvas subjects with online classes using Zoom...
How to do this This activity is designed to elicit student feedback on the session and to help them reflect on their learning. Preparation An exit ticket is a quick quiz to gauge students’ understanding of the lesson, so you can use a range of question types. Some popular...
When adding a new block, search and select ‘Emphasis’: You’ll find several types of emphasis blocks to choose from, most of which have a set icon and title, and editable text underneath. Block choices include: Useful tip Important! Find out more… Case study Custom header If you already know...
Once you know what the main headings in the resource should be, you’re ready to set up the structure and menu. If you’re not sure what the structure should be, take a minute to write it out in note form before you start. Search and select ‘Anchor menu’ from...
Basic structure Each resource in the ‘Creating examples of good practice in Canvas sites’ Collection follows the same structure: Introduction and anchor menu (what can the reader expect) Examples of good practice (short descriptions and visuals) Thanks to academics who contributed Content guidelines Whilst each individual resource is unique,...
Once the headings and content for your resource are drafted, you may have images or video ready to insert. If you still need to create your videos, take a look at the Collection on Creating and managing videos for a comprehensive guide. Insert images Search and select ‘Image’ from...
