Canvas / Quiz is not yet available

Issue

• A student tried to take a quiz in Canvas, but the Start the Quiz button was not visible
• All quizzes are unavailable
• I would like to let my students start their Canvas course prior to start of term and be able to take quizzes

User

• Canvas Instructor

Environment

• 10185: Canvas

Cause

• Your student is attempting to take a quiz before the first day of class

Resolution

• Graded work should not be required prior to the first day of term
• Publish the quiz
• If the quiz is in a module that is not published, then publish the module and the quiz

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
  • Browse all Canvas Guides by product or see the Canvas Instructor Guide

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