Articles associated with instructional tools (Canvas, Canvas Studio, Respondus Lockdown Browser, Turnitin, Zoom, and other associated applications).

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Quick start guide for TurnItIn.

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Getting started guides for using Respondus Lockdown Browser and Respondus Monitor.

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Pinned Article Canvas - Microsoft Education LTI

This article provides information on using the updated Microsoft Education LTI in Canvas.

Pinned Article Instructional Tools Overview

This article provides general information about Instructional Tools available at Indiana State University.

Canvas - How to Enable Microsoft Sync

This article includes the steps to perform the Microsoft Sync step required before using the Microsoft Education tools in a Canvas course.

Comparing Teams Meetings in Canvas vs Outlook

Canvas-created meetings, using the MIcrosoft for Education LTI, have their own independent settings and those meetings use Canvas- Microsoft for Education LTI settings, not the Outlook default settings. Outlook-created meetings do not control Canvas meetings even if the meeting times match. For full functionality, such as setting presenters, using the lobby, chat features, etc., configure the meeting in Outlook Calendar.

How Do I Create a Teams Meeting in Canvas?

This article provides information on creating Teams Meetings within a Canvas course via the Microsoft Education integraiton.

Teams Bookings- How to create and add a Bookings link to Outlook email signatures

This article provides instructions on how to create new Shared Bookings and how to add it to your outlook signature.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/quest...

Teams Meetings- Best Practices

This article gives you best practices on scheduling a meeting in Teams Meetings, starting a meeting, things to do before the meeting, best practices for hosting a meeting, and best practices using your camera.

Teams Meetings for Macs

This article explains how to use teams on MacBook's. It provides requirements that the MacBook needs to meet, install steps, how to turn on notifications, and how to allow screensharing in meetings.

Resources:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteam...
https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-microsoft-t...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-guide-micro...

Teams Meetings- Recording Teams Meetings

The recording captures audio, video, and screen-sharing activity, and you can share it securely across your organization. A recording will expire and be automatically deleted after 60 days from the date of the recording. The length of time it is available is set by our Microsoft Admins, but you can change the expiration date of any given recording. This article walks through how recording works in Teams Meetings.

Teams Meetings - Checking Browser Settings

When using Microsoft Teams in a web browser, you may find that an app can't access your camera, microphone, speakers, or location. This article applies to Microsoft Teams for the web with work or school accounts.

Canvas- Surveys in New Quizzes

This article will instruct faculty on creating Surveys in Canvas courses.

How to Access a Course Accessibility Report in Canvas

This article will help faculty access their Canvas course Accessibility Report which will display as a link in the course navigation.

How to Cross-List/Merge Canvas Courses

This article will assist Faculty and Staff with successfully Cross-Listing their courses in Canvas.

How to Remove Course Readiness Checklist from Canvas Courses

Instructions for removing a file and editing a Page link to improve Accessibility Report score.

How to Re-Open Canvas Courses from Previous Terms

Instructions for Faculty to re-open access to their courses from previous terms.

How to Submit Grades Directly from Canvas into Faculty Grade Entry (Banner)

Instructions for ISU faculty to use the "Upload Grades to Banner" feature in their Canvas courses.

How to Use Photo Roster View in Canvas for Instructors

Instructors will learn about the Photo Roster feature available in Canvas, how and when the user ID photos will be uploaded into Canvas, and how to use the Photo Roster button in order to view larger student photos and can print out that page.

Accessing the PREP (PDF Document and Remediation Platform) Tool

This article assists ISU faculty with logging into the PREP (PDF Document and Remediation Platform) Tool.

Teams Meetings Accessibility Resources

Microsoft Teams provides a variety of accessibility features - such as captions, transcripts, screen reader support, sign language mode, and inclusive meeting practices - to ensure all users, including those with disabilities, can fully participate and communicate effectively.

Configure Canvas Server For Publishing From Respondus 4

This article assists faculty to configure Canvas server manually to publish test questions from Respondus 4 to Canvas. Canvas is the only LMS that does not require pre-configured server profile to publish from Respondus 4. Users need to manually configure the connection between Respondus 4 and Canvas.

Currently Installed External Applications/ LTIs in Canvas

This article provides a list of currently installed External Applications/LTIs in Canvas. Vendor information is provided for instructors to contact regarding setting up course materials. Information on requesting External Application/LTI integration is also provided.

How To - Take a Screenshot

Instructions for taking a screenshot.

Standard for Instructional Data Retention

The standard for Canvas course site retention (along with associated content) is 18 months. OIT follows a standard communications procedures for notifying faculty before a course is deleted according to this standard.