Canvas / Make an assignment available before course starts

Issue

• I want to make an assignment available before the course starts

User

• Canvas Instructor

Environment

• 10185: Canvas

Cause

• Course work needs to be completed before start date. No work that is to be graded can be required before the term start-date; non-graded surveys or information can be offered but not required

Resolution

• This Canvas Guide article tells you how to change the start and end dates for a course

Notes

• For all pedagogical issues, contact Miami Online at 513-529-6068
• Miami Online offers Canvas training
  • To find information and to register, go to the Events Calendar and search for Canvas. Resources for using technology. guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online website
  • Self-paced training is available to faculty and staff. Go to Miami Online Catalog and log in
• Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
• Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas
  • Browse all Canvas Guides by product or see the Canvas Instructor Guide