Documentation:CIS/Canvas/Communication
Announcements
How do I access announcement settings?
In the left sidebar, go to the [Settings] tab.
Scroll down and click on [more options].
I want to disable announcements from the home page!
Deselect [Show recent announcements in Canvas home page].
I want to show more/less announcements on the home page!
Select the desired number in [Number of announcements shown on the homepage].
I want to set section specific announcements!
Currently, Canvas announcements are not granular and will notify the entire course. We recommend sending out messages to specific groups instead.
Calendar
To be added
Discussions
How do I pin a discussion?
Canvas Guide: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-13065-4152123560
How do I restrict students from creating new discussions?
Canvas Guide: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-12714-415299890
How do I set up group discussions?
Canvas Guide: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10330-415249999
How can I quickly access group discussions?
Currently Canvas does not have this feature, but this script creates links that allow for quick access.
Please refer to this guide for instructions: Documentation:CIS/Canvas/Scripts#Better Group Discussion Navigation
Phone App
Are there apps on for the phone?
Yes, Canvas has Student and Teacher apps available for Android and iOS.
Canvas Guide: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10196-4152719659
What functions are available in the Canvas Teacher mobile app?
Canvas Guide: https://s3.amazonaws.com/tr-learncanvas/docs/Mobile_CanvasTeacher.pdf
Inbox
to be added