Author: Lara Flaute

Canvas: Assignment Submission Types

Canvas allows you to create many different kinds of assignments, and allows a variety of options for how to submit.  Here are some tips on the different “submission” types that are available to you:

Remember that you can create a new assignment either by going to Assignments –> “+ Assignment” or by going to Modules and clicking the “+” to the right of the Module you choose.

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Note that if you create your assignment in the Modules space, you will at first just create the title of the assignment and then will need to edit the assignment to add details.  When in the “edit” view of the assignment, you will see options for submission after scrolling down:

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Here, we see several options for submission type.  Below is a brief breakdown of these options:

  • No Submission– the assignment does not require students to turn anything in (either online or in-class).  This is useful for attendance or participation grades.  Read more here.
  • Online– students will turn their assignment in online– either through a drop box (for file uploads) or in a text/media-entry box.  This option also allows students to turn in a URL to a website, which is useful for courses where students will create blog posts.  More about online submissions can be found below.
  • On Paper– the assignment will be due in class or to the teacher.  You will need to create this type of assignment in your Canvas course in order to insert a column on your grade sheet.
  • External Tool– If you want to use one of the external tools in the drop-down list on Canvas Assignments, please contact your CON IT team.  Read more about this option here.

Online Submissions:

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There are several options for online submissions. The first thing to note is that in Canvas, there is no need to “create” a drop box for your assignments.  If you choose “file upload” as the submission method, a drop box will be created on the assignment page, and students will see a red button prompting them to submit their work.

You also have the option of limiting file types for submission. For instance, a teacher could require that submissions be .pdf files rather than the standard .doc or .docx files created in Microsoft Word.

Finally, don’t forget to save your work!  The red save button is located at the bottom of the screen.

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More questions about Canvas? Check out these great resources! 

Canvas Instructor Guide

ODEE Canvas Page

Previous CONTECH blog posts on Canvas

 

 

HSL Survey Request

The Health Sciences Library is planning to offer a workshop/information on data management. In order to provide information of interest to our faculty and researchers, we need your feedback to address your data management information needs.

 Please fill out the quick survey listed below (appx 1 minute) by August 31, 2016. Questions? Contact Kerry Dhakal (.9)

 Thank you.

https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_ePb22F2JFrKUoeN

Meet Our Graduate Student Staff

The College of Nursing IT department is happy to welcome 2 new graduate student members to its IT team this year.  Read about them below, and give them a wave in the hallways next time you see them!

 

Nathan Hanna, Grad Entry Student, Psych/Mental Health ’19

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Nate is a graduate entry nursing student in the psychiatric/mental health specialty. He graduated from Ohio State in 2014 with a bachelor’s of science in psychology with research distinction. Since then, Nate has worked as a researcher at Nationwide Children’s Hospital on a variety of studies investigating child development and autism. He is interested in the development of advanced practice nursing globally, especially within East Asian countries such as Japan and China. As a future nurse, he hopes to research these efforts abroad as well as practice clinically here in the states. Nate’s work with the college of nursing focuses on helping  labs around the school with software such as RedCap and Qualtrics. He lives in Clintonville with his 19 year old cat.

 

Lara Flaute, Grad Entry Student, FNP ’19

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Lara Flaute received her bachelor of arts degree from Saint Louis University in 2010.  She studied math, Spanish, and International Studies.  After graduating, Lara spent 2 years in the social work field before joining the Peace Corps as a high school math teacher in Sierra Leone.  During her time in Sierra Leone, Lara’s career goals shifted and she decided to go to nursing school upon her return to Ohio.  Lara is in the family nurse practitioner track with a sub-specialization in global health.  She hopes to work as a family NP in rural Ohio after graduating. Currently, Lara’s work focuses on the D2L to Canvas switch. Lara lives in Bexley with her husband, cat, and 5 chickens.

 

The CON IT department will also be hiring an undergraduate student employee this fall.  Keep an eye out for another introduction after the semester starts.

Importing your Canvas Master Course to sections

For those instructors who have a Master Course set up in Canvas and need to import the material to course sections for the upcoming semester, here’s your how-to:

Once the Master Course is complete, go into your upcoming course in Canvas, and  click on “Settings” on the bottom left of your course page.
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​ Then click on “Import Content into this Course” on the right hand side of the page.
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​ You can choose where you want your files to come from, and which course you’re copying.
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Then click the shiny red button and your course will be imported!

Finally, for those who like to troubleshoot on your own, follow this link to see the Canvas guide on importing courses, or go to  Canvas’s Instructor Guide. It’s a great place to go and learn about Canvas and get your questions answered.

Connecting to CON WiFi

Some students have expressed difficulty connecting to the WiFi network in Newton Hall.  Please follow the directions below, or if this doesn’t work, visit the computer lab in Newton 220 or the IT office in Newton Hall 260 to get some assistance.

The Wifi network is called “Nursing_WiFi”.
  1. Connect your device to “Nursing_WiFi”.
  2. You will be prompted to enter your College of Nursing username/password while connecting. Your username is your name.#.
  3. After connecting, you will be able to use the CON WiFi until you leave the building.

If you continue to have trouble accessing the WiFi network in Newton Hall, go to the computer lab in Room 220 for assistance, or visit Room 260 if help is not available in 220.

For email support, send a message to con-s-help@osu.edu. Be sure to describe your issue in detail and send screenshots if possible.