Canvas Flashcards: Key Terms

Questions and Answers

What do announcements allow you to do?

Open file repositories

Grade assignments

Communicate with students about course activities (correct)

Create virtual classrooms

What are assignments in Canvas?

Any online activity submission that is graded by the instructor.

What is breadcrumb navigation?

A tool that helps users move up and down in the course hierarchy.

The calendar makes it hard for students and instructors to see events and assignments across courses.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the chat tool provide?

Synchronous video, audio, and chat communication. Signup and view all the answers

What are collaborations in Canvas?

Documents that can be edited by the entire course or any subset of the course roster. Signup and view all the answers

What can conferences be used for in Canvas?

Creating virtual classrooms for real-time interaction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the conversations tool used for?

Messaging instead of email for course communication. Signup and view all the answers

What does the course activity stream show?

Recent activity from a single course. Signup and view all the answers

What is the course home page?

The first page students see when they click on 'Home'. Signup and view all the answers

What does the course import/export tool allow users to do?

Pull in content from existing Canvas courses and other LMS. Signup and view all the answers

What does course navigation consist of?

A series of links on the left side of the screen. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the course setup checklist?

To guide a new user through building a course. Signup and view all the answers

What do course statistics help instructors track?

Which pages are being viewed most frequently. Signup and view all the answers

Canvas courses can be made publicly viewable after being published.

True Signup and view all the answers

What are the main elements of the dashboard?

Global navigation, to-do list, global activity stream. Signup and view all the answers

What do ePortfolios allow students to do?

Showcase their best work to colleagues and employers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the files repository in Canvas?

To provide a file repository for each user, group, and course. Signup and view all the answers

What does the global activity stream show?

All recent activity from all of your courses. Signup and view all the answers

What does the global navigation menu allow users to do?

Navigate quickly to courses and view grades and calendar. Signup and view all the answers

What is the grades tool in Canvas?

The name for the Canvas gradebook. Signup and view all the answers

What are groups used for in Canvas?

Enable efficient collaboration among students. Signup and view all the answers

What can you do in the Help Corner?

Ask for support, check your inbox, modify your profile. Signup and view all the answers

What are in-context help links marked with?

A blue question mark. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the math editor?

To write math expressions and equations easily. Signup and view all the answers

Currently, instructors can use ______ apps.

Mobile Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Announcements

Facilitate communication regarding course activities and interesting topics.

Assignments

Include gradable online activities such as quizzes and discussions.
Allow submissions of various formats like files, images, texts, and URLs.

Located at the top of the main body, it aids in understanding course hierarchy navigation.

Calendar

Displays events and assignments across all courses, enhancing organization for students and instructors.

Chat

Provides synchronous communication through video, audio, and text for the entire course or specific groups.

Collaborations

Enables joint creation and editing of documents by students and instructors within the course.

Conferences

Facilitates virtual classrooms for real-time interaction using audio, video, and desktop sharing tools.

Conversations

Acts as a messaging tool to replace email communication for individuals, groups, or entire courses.

Course Activity Stream

Displays recent activities within a single course for easy tracking.

Course Home Page

The initial landing page for students when accessing a course, customizable to show various course details like syllabus or assignments.

Course Import/Export Tool

Helps transfer content from existing Canvas courses and outside resources, such as other LMSs or textbooks.

A sidebar of links that provides access to different sections within a Canvas course.

Course Setup Checklist

Assists new users in systematically setting up courses and inviting students.

Course Statistics

Offers insights to instructors about the most frequently viewed pages within the course.

Canvas Courses

Begin in an unpublished state, with options to publish or make publicly viewable.

Dashboard

Comprises global navigation at the top, a to-do list on the sidebar, and the global activity stream in the central area of the page.

ePortfolios

Allows students to create portfolios showcasing their work, useful for peers and potential employers.

Files

Provides a repository for files that can be public or private, accessible for users, groups, and courses.

Global Activity Stream

Displays recent activities across all courses for a comprehensive overview.

Positioned at the page's top, it allows quick access to enrolled courses and groups, and features views for grades and calendars.

Grades

Represents the Canvas gradebook, enabling students to compute hypothetical grades and allows instructors quick grade adjustments.

Groups

Facilitate collaboration by enabling the creation of groups by students or instructors.

Help Corner

Located in the top right corner for support queries, inbox checks, and profile modifications.

In-context Help

Marked with a blue question mark, offers short tutorials for better utilization of Canvas features.

Math Editor

A LaTeX-compatible toolbar designed to assist instructors in composing mathematical expressions and equations.

Mobile Apps

Offer tools for instructors to manage courses and communicate efficiently on mobile devices.

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Description

Test your understanding of essential terms used in the Canvas learning management system. This quiz covers significant concepts such as Announcements, Assignments, and Breadcrumb Navigation to help you navigate the platform effectively.