Skip to main content
Oregon State University OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY Open search box
University Information & Technology »

Learn@OregonState

Toggle menu Go to search page
    • Home
    • Using Canvas
      • Gradescope
      • Publishers
      • Turnitin
    • Using Media
    • Using Student Response
    • Accessibility
      • Accessibility and Canvas
        • Ally for Canvas
        • Ally in Canvas FAQs
      • Accessibility and Media
      • Accessibility and Student Response Systems
    • Tool Status
    • About
      • Vision
      • Governance
  • Home
  • Using Canvas
    • Gradescope
    • Publishers
    • Turnitin
  • Using Media
  • Using Student Response
  • Accessibility
    • Accessibility and Canvas
      • Ally for Canvas
      • Ally in Canvas FAQs
    • Accessibility and Media
    • Accessibility and Student Response Systems
  • Tool Status
  • About
    • Vision
    • Governance

   Using Canvas

  • Help with your gradebook
  • Add a teaching assistant
  • Plagiarism checking on assignments

more Canvas resources ...

  Using Media

  • Install Kaltura Capture
  • Share media in Canvas
  • Upload media

more Media resources ...

  Using Student Response

  • Poll Everywhere Overview
  • Poll Everywhere FAQ

more Student Response resources...

New to OSU or Teaching?

  • Get Started Guides for Tools
  • Center for Teaching and Learning
  • Employee Training in Bridge

Training Opportunities

  • Learn@OregonState Webinars
  • Canvas Academy
  • Faculty Development Resources

Contact Us!

Other Tools in Canvas

  • Publisher Tools
  • Gradescope
  • Turnitin

other tool resources ...

News + Updates

  Summer 2025 Updates - see what's new in Canvas, Perusall, Poll Everywhere, and more

 

Calendar of Events

...more Calendar events

Issues, Outages and Updates

  • Current and Past Issues
    • Canvas Status
    • Kaltura Status
  • Canvas Changes and Updates
  • Top Hat Changes and Updates
  • Kaltura Changes and Updates

Log in to Canvas

Contact Us

Search our Site

Frequently Asked Questions

Top Hat: How do I create an account?

Please follow these steps to create an instructor account:

  1. Navigate to https://tophat.com and click register
  2. Click Educator 
  3. Enter your ONID email address, and click Next Step
  4. Click Log in with school account
  5. You will be redirected to OSU's login portal where you should enter your ONID credentials
  6. You will be redirected back to Top Hat where you will be prompted to create your Top Hat account
  7. Agree with the Terms and Conditions and click Next
Top Hat: How do I create an account?
Is my Canvas course ready?

Before you publish your Canvas course site, read the article Canvas Course Checklist on oregonstate.teamdynamix.com to make sure your site is ready to go.

If you are not sure what a Canvas course could look like, check out the example Canvas course templates below, and learn how to import the templates.

  • OSU basic course template
  • OSU hybrid course template
Is my Canvas course ready?
What do sections in my merged or crosslisted Canvas courses allow me to do?

Instructors with merged or crosslisted courses in Canvas have new features in Canvas. A few of the features allow the instructor to view which section of the course a student is enrolled in and assign differential due dates to individual sections.

Read the article Section functionality in combined and crosslisted Canvas courses on oregonstate.teamdynamix.com

What do sections in my merged or crosslisted Canvas courses allow me to do?
Is there some self-paced Canvas training available?

Consider signing up for the Canvas Academy for self-paced Canvas training. A Canvas Academy participant can expect to learn how to use the core features of Canvas, have access to a Canvas expert, and pick up several useful tips and tricks along the way. Sign up for the Canvas Academy by contacting the OSU LPS team.

Is there some self-paced Canvas training available?
What is Gradescope?

Gradescope is a suite of tools designed to make grading more consistent, fair, and efficient. Teams can grade scanned exams asynchronously, with or without rubrics; an instructor can grade the same question in all exams (and modify grades for multiple exams simultaneously); a faculty member may review all grading by a single TA and quickly make adjustments; graders can re-use comments/feedback in multiple exams (or modify for individual students). Gradescope also allows instructors to incorporate auto-graded bubble-sheet questions in their exams and assignments; the analytics provide both summary statistics and detailed item analysis.

Read the article Use Gradescope in a Canvas course on oregonstate.teamdynamix.com

What is Gradescope?
What accessibility and inclusivity tools are available in Canvas?

Accessibility and Inclusivity tools in Canvas include Ally, Accessibility Check, and NameCoach.

  • Read the article about Ally in Canvas on this website
  • Read the article Accessibility Check in Canvas on oregonstate.teamdynamix.com
  • Read the article Use NameCoach to record name pronunciation and set preferred pronouns on oregonstate.teamdynamix.com
What accessibility and inclusivity tools are available in Canvas?
Is Turnitin compliant with FERPA?

Yes. Data is kept secure at all times and is only used for purposes of assisting the instructor in assessing the assignment. Students always maintain ownership of any work submitted to Turnitin.

Is Turnitin compliant with FERPA?
Can a Canvas visitor be added to an OSU Canvas Studio site?

Yes, a Canvas visitor (non-OSU individual) can be added to OSU Canvas Studio sites. They cannot be added to Canvas courses managed by the Registrar's Office.

Read the article Add a non-OSU individual to a Canvas Studio site on oregonstate.teamdynamix.com

Can a Canvas visitor be added to an OSU Canvas Studio site?
Can I create a column in the Canvas gradebook for an in-class assignment?

Columns in the Canvas gradebook are directly linked to graded activities in the course. Creation of a graded assignment, graded discussion, graded quiz or a graded survey will result in the creation of an associated gradebook column in the course.

Read more about creating an assignment column for an in-class assignment.

Can I create a column in the Canvas gradebook for an in-class assignment?
Can I copy (import) content from one Canvas course into another?

Yes, you can copy content from any course in which you have 'edit' permissions to any other course in which you have 'edit' permissions.

Read more about copying content from one Canvas course into another.

Can I copy (import) content from one Canvas course into another?
What options are available for sharing my Kaltura media with others?

You have several options for sharing your media with others. Which one(s) you choose will depend on what restrictions you want on who can view the media. Start learning about the different options by reviewing our documentation on sharing your Kaltura videos with others. Alternatively, you may be looking for instructions to share or transfer ownership or permissions of your media.

What options are available for sharing my Kaltura media with others?
Can students access a Canvas site to finish an Incomplete?

Yes, if instructors give an Incomplete, the instructor may request to have the course re-opened for the instructor and the student so they can access quizzes, assignments, etc. Please review the full documentation for details.

Can students access a Canvas site to finish an Incomplete?
What is the best way to use Turnitin?
Turnitin originality reports are especially effective in helping students diagnose problematic passages in their own papers and in helping guide revision of early drafts. By providing clearly marked reports that identify passages that match other sources, originality reports guide students through a careful step by step analysis of their own work.
What is the best way to use Turnitin?
How do I create a media (audio or video) assignment in Canvas?

To create and successfully manage a media assignment in Canvas, use the following two documents. The first document is used by faculty to create the assignment, the second document should be added as a link in the assignment so students have the information they need to complete the assignment.

  • Kaltura Instructor Guide: Create a media assignment in Canvas
  • Kaltura Student Guide: Instructions for creating and submitting media to a Canvas assignment
How do I create a media (audio or video) assignment in Canvas?
In analyzing an originality report, I believe I have uncovered plagiarism in a student paper. What are the next steps?

Please refer to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards . You may also wish to consult with your department head. 

In analyzing an originality report, I believe I have uncovered plagiarism in a student paper. What are the next steps?

View or Search All FAQs

Contact Info

Learning Innovation Center (LINC)
Academic Technologies
165 SW Sackett Pl Rm 466
Corvallis, OR 97331
Contact Us

Copyright ©2025 Oregon State University
Disclaimer