Mcanfiel

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Date registered: April 12, 2011

Latest posts

  1. How do I use the assignment feed? — December 19, 2012
  2. How do I add the Canvas calendar to my Google calendar? — December 18, 2012
  3. Advanced calendar features — December 18, 2012
  4. How do I use the calendar? — December 18, 2012
  5. How does it all work? — December 18, 2012

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Dec 19

How do I use the assignment feed?

studentassignment

The assignment feed is a pretty useful feature in Canvas.  It summarizes all of the assignments from all of your courses into one easy to read interface, such as the one below. The area outlined in red is a summary of all assignments that are due, and have specific due dates. The are outlined in …

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Permanent link to this article: http://canvas.blog.usf.edu/?p=67

Dec 18

How do I add the Canvas calendar to my Google calendar?

calendargoogle

Its actually a pretty easy process.  The first step is to select the ‘Calendar feed’ option (Shown below) and then copy the link that comes up (also below) After copying this link, go ahead and login at http://mail.usf.edu .  Go ahead and select ‘Calendar’ from the top of your screen after logging in.  It should …

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Permanent link to this article: http://canvas.blog.usf.edu/?p=60

Dec 18

Advanced calendar features

calendarfeed

The calendar has a number of features, other than just displaying your assignments For example, you can export your calendar to any other calendar program you use, such as Google Calendar.  Just go ahead and click on the Calendar Feed item, such as the one below. Once you do, a screen like the one below …

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Permanent link to this article: http://canvas.blog.usf.edu/?p=51

Dec 18

How do I use the calendar?

studentcalendar

The calendar is a fantastic addition to the Canvas program.  This calendar takes all assignment due dates from your courses and summarize them into one location, such as below. The part outlined in red is a summary of all the courses that you have that can be displayed on the calendar.  You can choose which …

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Permanent link to this article: http://canvas.blog.usf.edu/?p=46

Dec 18

How does it all work?

This is a more technical article just outlining how Canvas functions, and how this is different from Blackboard. Canvas is not hosted on USF campus, but instead takes advantage of the Amazon cloud and its fantastic up-time (Check out more here ) The system (for any interested people) is based off the Ruby-on-rails platform.  More …

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Permanent link to this article: http://canvas.blog.usf.edu/?p=43

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