Publishing a file on Canvas allows you to share documents, presentations, assignments, and other resources with your students. Here's how you can do it:
1. Access the Canvas Course
- Log in to your Canvas account and navigate to the course you want to publish the file in.
2. Select the Publishing Location
- Files: This is a general storage area for all course files. To access it, click on the "Files" tab in the course navigation menu.
- Modules: This allows you to organize files into specific units or topics. Click on the "Modules" tab and select the module where you want to add the file.
- Assignments: If you want to upload a file for an assignment, click on the "Assignments" tab and select the assignment you want to attach the file to.
3. Upload the File
- Files: Click on the "Upload File" button and select the file from your computer.
- Modules: Click on the "Add Item" button and choose "File" from the options. Select the file you want to upload.
- Assignments: Click on the "Add Submission" button and choose "File Upload" from the options. Select the file you want to upload.
4. Set File Visibility
- Files: By default, uploaded files are visible to students. You can adjust the visibility settings to make the file available only to certain groups or to hide it from students.
- Modules: You can control the visibility of files within modules. You can choose to make them visible to students immediately or release them at a specific date and time.
- Assignments: Uploaded files for assignments are automatically visible to students. However, you can choose to make the submission details visible or hidden until a specific date.
5. Publish the File
- Once you have uploaded the file and set the visibility settings, you can publish it by clicking on the "Publish" button.
6. Confirm the File is Visible
- After publishing, ensure the file is visible to students by checking the course page or the module where you uploaded it.
By following these steps, you can successfully publish files on Canvas and share important resources with your students.
