Canvas / Add multiple users to a Google Docs collaboration

Objective

  • To provide instruction on adding multiple users to a Google Docs collaboration

User

  • Canvas Instructor

Environment

  • 10185: Canvas
  • 10259: Google Drive
  • 11357: Google Workspace for Education
    • Google Apps
    • Google Docs

Cause

  • A Google Docs collaboration in Canvas allows you to add up to 50 users per collaboration; and all users can view and edit a document at the same time

Resolution

  • Make sure your students have linked their Miami Google account with Canvas
  • If not, ask your students to follow these instructions:
  1. Log in to Miami's Canvas
  2. Select Account in the upper-left
  3. Select Settings
  4. Select Google Drive from Other Services
  5. Follow prompts to register

 

Notes

  • Miami Online offers Canvas training
    • Office hours and support will be offered throughout each term. Look for an announcement in Canvas and an email to all faculty
    • Resources for using technology. guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online website
  • Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
  • Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas

 

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