Documentation:CIS/Canvas/People
Course Roles
What roles can be set?
UBC Guide: Documentation:LTHub/Canvas/Course roles
I need to be added to a course!
If you are a TA, contact your T-Rep to make sure your paperwork is processed. SIS will load you into the Canvas course automatically.
We can provide temporary 2 week access to a course; submit a request at cisticket.ca
Groups
How can I automatically assign groups?
Canvas Guides: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-12809-415255490
How can I manually assign groups?
Canvas Guides: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-12761-4152225018
How can I import groups?
Create a CSV file in the format shown below.
Contact our office, and we can import the groups into Canvas.
How can I make groups self signup?
Canvas Guide: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10169-415255486
How do I prevent students from switching groups after self signup?
In the group settings, disable self signup.
How do I notify students who haven't signed up for a group?
Canvas Guide: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-12964-4152724337
How can I export a group list?
- Contact our office, and we can export a CSV file of the group lists.
- Alternatively, there is a workaround through iPeer
Why have the groups changed?
Canvas is synced with UBC's Student Information System (SIS); students who drop the course or join will automatically be updated. We recommend waiting until after the Add/Drop date before creating your groups.