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Canvas is Penn State’s online system for teaching and learning!

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New Quizzes Update​ and Additional Training

Reminder: Penn State will now support the creation of quizzes (built from scratch) using Canvas’s New Quizzes​ ​tool. New Quizzes is the updated Canvas quiz engine which may eventually replace the existing Classic Quiz engine. The use of New Quizzes is not required at...

Canvas Service Pack for February 13, 2024

Service packs are updates to Canvas released on a regular basis. The next Service Pack deployment will be on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. ET. This update will not affect core Canvas functionality; however, Penn State customizations (items...

Canvas: New Quizzes Update

Penn State will now support the creation of quizzes (built from scratch) using Canvas’s New Quizzes​ ​tool. The training schedule and additional resources are provided below.  Please note, several features will not initially be supported, including the migration of...

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integrations and enhancements

Current and upcoming integrations.

Information about Canvas integrations with 3rd party tools (e.g. VoiceThread)

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  • How do I log in and access my courses?
  • Is Canvas down?
  • How do I request a course space (master course or manually enrolled course)?

Learning & Support

  • How can I learn how to use Canvas?
  • How can I get help?
  • How can I sign up for the Canvas listserv?
  • How do I use the mobile apps?
  • How do I set my notification preferences?
  • How do I navigate a course?
  • How do I move between courses?
  • Do I retain the copyright and/or intellectual property of my course materials?

Course Roles & Permissions

  • Which role should I choose when giving a TA, designer, or other individual access to my course?

Integrations & Enhancements

  • How can I learn more about current integrations and/or request an enhancement to Canvas?
  • How can I see my grades?

Assignments & Quizzes

  • How can I keep track of due dates in all of my courses?
  • How do I submit assignments and quizzes?

Discussions

  • How do I post/respond to a discussion?

Communication

  • How do I send and receive messages in Canvas?

course builders

  • How can I merge multiple courses?
  • Where can I find a student orientation module to import into a course?

Set-up & Migration

  • How do I set up a new course?
  • How can I migrate content from my ANGEL course to a Canvas course?
  • How do I copy content from a Master Course into one or more live course spaces in Canvas?

Organization

  • How can I create and organize content in my Canvas course?
  • How can I set up student groups in my Canvas course?
  • What are some universal recommendations for course design at PSU? (interface task force)

Assignments, Quizzes, & Grading

  • How can I create quizzes and assignments/drop boxes?
  • How do I set up and use the Canvas grade book?
  • How do I post grades to LionPATH at the end of the term?
  • Who owns my course content?
  • How can I use announcements and inbox to communicate with students?

Course Design

  • What student-centered approaches to teaching and learning can I incorporate into my courses?
  • How can I use quizzes to assess my students in Canvas?
  • How can I use assignments/drop boxes to assess my students in Canvas?
  • How can I grade my students’ work in Canvas?/How do I use the SpeedGrader?

For Your Students

  • How can I help my students learn how to use Canvas?

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A variety of support resources are available from Penn State sources and from Instructure, the company that developed Canvas.

To report a problem or ask a question, contact the Penn State IT Service Desk at 814-865-HELP (4357) or select any of the other help options below.

How to Submit a Ticket

In Canvas -> Help -> Report a Problem

[email protected]

Chat with Canvas Support

find answers

Canvas guides.

Instructure’s online documentation

Knowledge Base

Penn State’s IT Knowledge Base

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Penn State’s Yammer Group

Canvas Community

Instructure’s Canvas Community

Canvas Learning Path

Learn how to get the most out of Canvas at Penn State with this comprehensive, self-paced course.

Canvas Training Sessions

Browse our complete list of instructor-led Canvas training topics and other self-paced resources.

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Learn how to build a course from scratch in canvas.

Starting fresh is almost always more efficient, and it will enable you to build a more organized, feature-rich course.

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Beyond a typical student response system, the Top Hat engagement platform offers tools to make class time interactive. Personalize content from the Top Hat Catalog, create assessments or homework assignments, and access actionable insights which can identify struggling students or difficult concepts. Use Top Hat as part of your Canvas course, or as a stand-alone tool.

Top Hat extends and enhances the classroom experience with its various features . Pick and choose the ones that you need. Students can take advantage of discounted textbooks which are offered through the platform. Support is available either directly from a Top Hat agent or an extensive list of knowledge articles. You can also take advantage of the self-guided or individualized training opportunities.

Student Response & Assessment

Discussions, polls & quizzes, assignments & exams, automatic attendance, customizable content, pages content editor, customizable textbooks, interactive labs, educator tools & insights, real-time data, accessibility, lms integration, faculty use cases.

IT Learning & Development’s comprehensive resource for Penn State instructors and instructional designers to explore and understand how Top Hat can enhance your teaching methods and student engagement. Discover practical insights, tips, and examples from fellow Penn State faculty about incorporating Top Hat into your classroom.

Discounted Textbooks

Top Hat offers textbooks at discounted rates for students. Due to Penn State’s contractual agreement with Barnes & Noble, these Top Hat textbooks must still be ordered through the Penn State University Bookstore’s Barnes & Noble Adoption & Insights Portal (AIP). Complete instructions can be found in the IT knowledge ​base​ .

Support & Knowledge

Support contact information.

For questions about Top Hat (e.g. functionality, installation, etc.), please contact Top Hat. Support is provided by the Vendor, not the Penn State IT Service Desk:

  • In-app Live chat: Find it next to your name, in the top right corner of your screen
  • Phone: 1-888-663-5491 (Monday to Friday 9 AM–9 PM ET)
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Support Center: https://support.tophat.com/s/contactsupport

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Knowledge Base

Penn state articles.

  • Log in and Set Up for Instructors
  • How to use in Teaching and Learning
  • Log in and Set Up for Students
  • Top Hat Student: iOS App Overview
  • Top Hat Student: Android App Overview

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Top Hat Articles

Getting started for instructors.

  • Quick Start Guide
  • Create Your Account and Course
  • Navigating Your Course
  • Create a sample student account (see what your students will see)

Using Top Hat integrated with Canvas

  • Connect your Canvas course to Top Hat
  • Create deep links
  • Learn about automatic roster sync
  • Learn about automatic grade sync
  • Include information in your syllabus about how to get started

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Create the Path to Success with WebAssign

Whether it’s pivoting your instruction to meet the needs of your students, helping them master challenging course concepts or assessing students to understand their progress— WebAssign can help. 

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WebAssign Guides, Resources & Stories

WebAssign is changing for the better, and we can’t wait to share the latest features with you. Watch this video to learn how your instructor experience is changing.

Transforming Your WebAssign Experience

Streamline your instruction with simplified, intuitive LMS integration—now available with WebAssign .

LMS Integration Made Easy

Keep up to date on all things WebAssign with teaching tips, product updates, peer advice and more.

Stay in the Know with the WebAssign Blog

Explore how to use the flexibility and content within WebAssign to design and customize your corequisite course model.

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Cengage Read lets students study whenever – and wherever – they want with online and offline mobile access to their eTextbook.

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You’ve got a lot of priorities and plenty of things to do (including homework). Get ahead of the semester with all the resources you need for a great course experience.

Get tips from peers on how WebAssign can work for you!

Steps for getting started with WebAssign vary depending on how your instructor set your course up.

After logging into WebAssign , you won’t be able to view your class until after it’s begun . Check your syllabus or ask your instructor or TA for registration instructions and details on your class start date. In most cases, once you set up your account and log in, you’ll be prompted to purchase access to WebAssign or enter an  access code .

Don’t worry, you get 2 weeks of complimentary access if you’re not quite ready to purchase!

Choose the option that best describes your situation.

My instructor has provided a class key in this format: myschool 1234 5678.

Great! Your class key enables you to create an account (or use one you already have), and you will be automatically added to the correct course and section. Enter your class key and log in . Need more help? Download our Quick Start Guide for step-by-step instructions.

My instructor has provided me with a username and password.

Well, that certainly makes things easy. Log in . Need more help? Download our Quick Start Guide for step-by-step instructions.

My class uses Blackboard.

If you are using Blackboard to access WebAssign, log in to WebAssign via Blackboard . Need more help? Download our Quick Start Guide for step-by-step instructions.

My class uses Canvas, Brightspace, Moodle, or Sakai.

If you are using Canvas , Brightspace , Moodle , or Sakai , log in to WebAssign via your LMS.

My instructor is using WebAssign, but I have not received any information.

To use WebAssign, your instructor must provide you with either a username and password for WebAssign or a class key, such as "myschool 1234 5678." Check your syllabus for this information, or ask a TA or your instructor.

None of these options apply to me.

We recommend speaking with your instructor for enrollment instructions, however you  may certainly  contact us  and  we’ll do what we can to assis t.  

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