FAQs
Learning management systems like Canvas do allow faculty to see some student activity. But a UM-Dearborn Canvas support specialist says it's far from being a surveillance system.
Why is canvas failing to log in? ›
Verify that you are using the correct username and password. If you use more than one Canvas URL, make sure you are using the correct login and password for each Canvas URL. If your login and password were given to you from your institution and you are having trouble logging in, please contact your institution.
Can teachers see how many times you log into canvas? ›
Number one is the access report, which tells me exactly what time you got onto canvas, what you looked at, how many times you looked at it. So I can see the last time this student viewed canvas. was an hour ago. And on September 6th, 2023, 12:06 p m, they looked at their grade.
What is the first thing you see when you log into canvas? ›
The Dashboard is the first thing you will see when you log into Canvas. The Dashboard helps you see what is happening in all your courses and allows you to figure out what to do next. You can return to your User Dashboard at any time by clicking the Dashboard link in the Global Navigation menu on the left.
Can Canvas detect cheating? ›
Through the Quiz Log function, the system will detect when the person taking the online test opens a new tab or browser, recording and reporting any suspicious action. Canvas can also avert cheating by locking the browser during the exam. Canvas tracks the time spent by the student on each question.
Can Canvas detect if you switch tabs? ›
Non-proctored tests: In non-proctored exams, Canvas doesn't inherently monitor tab-switching. Proctored tests: In proctored exams, Blackboard or Canvas can detect the switching of tabs through the use of a proctoring software known as Respondus monitor.
Why are my students getting access denied on Canvas? ›
1. You are clicking on a link to an item (e.g., Quiz, Assignment, Discussion..) that isn't published (visible to students). 2. There was an error in the copy of content from one term to the next and the item you are trying to access is still referencing the past course (which you don't have access to view).
Why does Canvas say 400 bad request? ›
Are you receiving a “400- Bad Request: Request header too long” error? This issue is caused by a bad cookie and can be removed.
Why does Canvas keep saying my password is wrong? ›
Either your username or password were incorrect.
You may need to clear your cache, you may have an old password stored. See How to Clear Cache on a Mac, or How to Clear Cache on a PC.
Can Canvas tell if you screenshot? ›
In a normal assignment environment, Canvas cannot detect screen sharing or screenshots if a student is working on them using a normal browser. The system cannot detect what you do outside their current page.
No, Canvas cannot directly detect specific content generated by ChatGPT as it is an AI language model.
Can teachers see you leave the tab on Canvas? ›
Andres explained, “[Teachers] do not have access to the browser history, only district and technicians have access to it. However, if there was a big assessment or final and we suspected cheating, we could ask one of those people with access to see if anyone used the internet at the time of the test.”
Can professors see what you do on Canvas? ›
Canvas by itself cannot monitor screen sharing. Professors can only tell when students log into Canvas and what files they have opened. Also, instructors can look at your canvas profile and see if you open it with another device.
Can Canvas access your camera during a quiz? ›
Yes and no. Your webcam is recording you during your test, but no one is watching your exam in real time. Honorlock uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to monitor your session, and, if it senses that something is wrong, it will trigger an incident flag in the session recording.
Can professors see your first submission on Canvas? ›
You can view the details of a student's submission in the SpeedGrader sidebar. If a student has resubmitted an assignment, you can view previous versions. However, when anonymous grading is enabled, submission details are hidden in the submission sidebar until the assignment is unmuted or assignment grades are posted.
Can professors see when you access a file on canvas? ›
On your course home page, select New Analytics from the buttons on the right. Select Reports from the tabs in the top middle of your screen. Run the report called Course Activity to see the interactions for all of your students.
Can teachers see if you open canvas? ›
Andres explained, “[Teachers] do not have access to the browser history, only district and technicians have access to it.
Do professors see all attempts on canvas? ›
Instructors can view all assignment submissions in SpeedGrader. Students will not be able to view their previous submissions after resubmitting unless you reupload the assignments to Canvas.
How do I know when a student logged into canvas? ›
As an instructor, you can check to see when the last time a student logged into your course in Canvas.
- In your Canvas course, click the People link.
- The People page, you can see a list of all of your students. In the Last Activity column, you can find the date and time they last logged into your course.
