Student Guide
Student Guide: Gradescope
Gradescope is a tool, accessed via Canvas, which enables you to submit handwritten written work (including formulae and diagrams), typed work and code. Contents How do I access Gradescope? You can access Gradescope assignments like any other assignment, by opening the Assignments menu and then opening the relevant Assignment link. If a direct menu link […]
Student Guide: How to submit a quiz, access results and feedback
Quizzes in Canvas are used to assess your learning and can appear in multiple places throughout your course. This guide shows you how to find and access quizzes, results and feedback. Contents How to find the quizzes Quizzes can always be found in the Quizzes area of your course menu. If you’d like a step-by-step […]
Student Guide: Using Discussions
This student guide shows you how to use Canvas Discussions to post and reply to messages, and stay updated.
Student Guide: Accessing Past Courses and Assessments
If you’re looking to revisit materials from previous academic years, here’s how to find what you need and understand what’s available. Where to find past courses All past courses have now migrated from Blackboard to Canvas to give you access to teaching materials. Past courses will be prefixed with LEGACY at the beginning of the […]
Student Guide: How to find Assessments on Canvas
Assessments in Canvas can take the form of Assignments or Quizzes. This guide shows you where to find them in your course, whether they are listed under the Assignments or Quizzes menus, added directly into Modules, or displayed in your To Do list and Calendar. Contents Find your assignments Assignments will always be listed in the Assignments area of your course. To find your assignments: Find your […]
Student Guide: How to submit assignments on Canvas
Submitting your work online via Canvas is straightforward once you know where to go. This guide shows you how to find your assignment, use File upload (to upload a file) and double-check that it’s been submitted properly. You’ll also learn how to resubmit if needed. Video assignments: If you need to submit a video then […]
Student Guide: How do I view my groups in Canvas?
Groups in Canvas are a way to collaborate with other students on your course. In this article, you’ll learn how to find the groups you’re a member of. Contents Viewing groups you’re a member of 1. From the global navigation menu on the left-hand side of Canvas, click on Groups. 2. Once you click on […]
Student Guide: How to sign up to a group in Canvas
Managing groups in Canvas is straightforward once you know where to look. This guide explains how to join a group, leave a group, or switch to another group within your course. Please note that you will only see the People menu (where groups are managed) if your instructor has made this menu visible in your […]
Canvas Troubleshooting Guide for Students
This quick guide is designed to support staff working in Student Support Hubs who may receive queries from students experiencing issues with Canvas. It provides practical steps to help staff triage common problems and direct students to the most appropriate support channels. Use it as a quick-reference tool to streamline responses and ensure students get […]
Student Guide: How to submit a video assignment
Contents This guide looks at how to submit a video file for an assessment using Canvas Studio. Video files for assessment should always be uploaded to a University system (e.g Canvas Studio or the University Video Portal). Submitting links to Videos on YouTube and Vimeo is not permitted. IMPORTANT: If you are required to submit […]