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Canvas LMS Gradebook (Marks) allows you to download data as a CSV file, providing a simple way to back up records or share results with administrators. Exporting grades makes it easier to organise, review, and report student progress outside the platform using Excel. Follow these steps to download your Markbook:
Using Microsoft Forms provides a secure and easy way for ākonga to privately submit assessments directly to kaiako. This process can be used when assessment submissions cannot be collected through Canvas LMS or when an alternative secure submission method is required. Why use Microsoft Forms for assessment submissions? This workflow also reduces the risks associated …
What is Microsoft Learning Activities? Microsoft Learning Activities is an AI-powered tool in Microsoft 365. It helps lecturers turn learning content into interactive practise. Instead of only reading or watching content, students engage with it through activities such as: Lecturers can use: The AI analyses this content and builds structured activities based on key ideas. …
This tool helps you quickly turn content into interactive practise. It supports revision, catch-up, and extension. It also works well for blended and online learning in Aotearoa. You can: Review and edit Check everything carefully: You can share it through: What is the Benefit? Students can access the activity anytime. This helps them revisit material …
Creating engaging content is easier when students can interact with it. This video shows how to use Microsoft Learning Activities to create interactive learning activities that turn simple content into active learning experiences. Microsoft Learning Activities is an AI-powered tool in Microsoft 365. It allows you to take existing content, such as notes, slides, or …
Editing your podcast is an important step in creating clear and engaging audio. This video shows how to edit podcast audio with Clipchamp using simple tools that help you clean up sound, remove mistakes, and improve flow. Start by opening Clipchamp and creating a new project. Then import your podcast audio file using the Import …
You can update the due dates and availability dates for many assignments at the same time using the Edit Assignment Dates tool. This helps when course dates change or when you copy a course to a new semester. Note: You can only shift dates forward, not backward. If dates move too far, you must edit …
IgniteAI Search is an AI-powered tool in Canvas that helps lecturers and students quickly find course content using everyday language. It understands the meaning of search terms and returns relevant results from published course materials. It does not search Files or student submissions. IgniteAI Search returns results from published: When a search is entered, it …
IgniteAI Translations helps users read course content in their preferred language. It is available in Discussions and Announcements. This feature currently supports the following languages: Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, and Swedish. The following guide will be using Discussions but the steps are the same in both. Disable Translation …
IgniteAI Discussion Summary uses generative AI to create a clear overview of the main points, key questions, and central ideas in a discussion thread. The summary is only available to lecturers, helping you quickly understand the direction and depth of student conversations. Using Discussion Summary can save time and help lecturers identify key themes quickly. …
Knowing how to frame yourself on camera is an important part of online teaching. Good framing helps students focus on your message, feel more connected to you, and stay engaged during videos or live sessions. This video explains simple ways to set up your camera so your teaching looks clear and professional. Start with camera …
This Canvas Knowledge Base article is a helpful guide on how to remove identities from an assessment for external post-moderation using Foxit. In preparation for external post moderation, you need to remove your identity and that of your students from the PDF document. You must have Foxit PDF Editor on your computer to do this task. If you do not …
You have an important message for your students and you want to use Canvas to communicate it. You can do that by posting in Announcements. This video will guide you through the steps.
The content emphasizes the importance of giving constructive feedback to support student growth in a Canvas course. Effective feedback should be clear, actionable, and balanced, focusing on behaviors rather than personal traits. Timely and respectful delivery is crucial, and visual cues like downloadable stickers can enhance engagement and motivation.
This guide teaches you how to create a podcast, covering planning, recording, editing, and sharing on platforms like Canvas or Spotify. Start with a focused topic, script, and setup a quiet recording environment. Use accessible tools like Audacity for editing and keep episodes concise to engage students effectively.
