UW System DLE Knowledgebase 

• UW System DLE Knowledgebase – the UW System DLE KB is a central location where documentation about the specifics of using Canvas and other aspects of the DLE is contained.  

Sandbox Courses

• Requesting a new Sandbox Course (Links to UWSA KB Article) – This document describes the process for requesting a new Sandbox course. Please name courses using “Sandbox – Course Name (Introduction to Biology) – Instructor Last Name.” Please enter course code as “Sandbox- Course Curriculum Code (BIOL 101) – Instructor Last name.”

Roles in Canvas

• ​Course roles (Links to UWSA KB Article) – This document describes the different roles available within courses and the permissions they grant. Instructors can add any user in the UW System to a course in any role, with the exception of the Student role in the SIS courses instance.

Apps and Textbook content

• Integrating third-party apps – This document describes the process for gaining approval for third-party app integrations within Canvas and where to find integrations once they have been added.

Getting ready for the semester

• Pre-semester Checklist: This document describes the steps needed to move a course from the master course area to the “live” SIS course area and prepare the live SIS course for use by students.
  

Kaltura & Canvas

• Overview of Kaltura and Canvas at UWSP – This document describes how to use Kaltura within the Canvas environment.

Quiz Questions

• Text document formatting for Quiz Question import to Canvas – This document describes how to format questions in a text document for import into Canvas question banks.

Cross-listing and FERPA

• Course sections can be combined to reduce the work an instructor needs to do to maintain course content.  Cross-listing courses introduces the possibility for FERPA non-compliance.  This document details the steps needed to mitigate FERPA concerns in cross-listed courses and provides instructions for cross-listing.

Global Announcements in Canvas

UWSP is capable of placing global announcements visible to all UWSP Canvas users, but we moderate the types of announcements we place. 

Announcements may be considered for placement in Canvas if:

• An announcement addresses a technical matter that directly impacts the stability or usability of a majority of users of Canvas or other Digital Learning Environment tools.
• An announcement addresses a subject matter with broad impact in promoting student success.
• An announcement provides information that is critical to the day-to-day operations of the university.
• An announcement request will be considered only if it is supported by an Assistant Dean or Dean, the Chancellor, the Provost, or an AVC.