Effective This Summer Quarter!
If you spent any time in the Canvas Feature Discussion forums you probably came across the Hide vs Hide (not to be mistaken for Hyde vs Hyde - even though the tone may sound that way) conversation. Canvas heard the requests of their users and completed what they call their Draft State feature. Draft State is currently optional, however that will not be the case for long.
This Summer (effective July 5, 2014) Canvas will be making Draft State the default setting. In order to allow you to wrap up your Spring quarter in your current setting, and build your Summer course in Draft State, LCC will make Draft State the default setting effective June 25, 2014.
Here is how you can be proactive in learning the changes Draft State brings, and preparing your Summer course.
1. Familiarize Yourself - Watch the Draft State Overview Video
This Summer (effective July 5, 2014) Canvas will be making Draft State the default setting. In order to allow you to wrap up your Spring quarter in your current setting, and build your Summer course in Draft State, LCC will make Draft State the default setting effective June 25, 2014.
Here is how you can be proactive in learning the changes Draft State brings, and preparing your Summer course.
1. Familiarize Yourself - Watch the Draft State Overview Video
2. Learn the Functions - Read and Review the Canvas Help Guides
3. Try Draft State - Log into your Beta Site and manipulate a real course.
- How do I use Draft State in Modules?
- How do I use Draft State in Assignments?
- How do I use Draft State in Discussions?
- How do I use Draft State in Quizzes?
- How do I use Draft State in Pages?
3. Try Draft State - Log into your Beta Site and manipulate a real course.
- Log in at https://lcc.beta.instructure.com/
- Go into one of your courses
- Remember - in Beta you are not making any changes to your actual course. Anything you do will not impact the student experience, nor will it be saved.
- Click on settings (bottom left of your course)
- Click Feature Options (tab in the center pane)
- Click "On" next to Draft State
- Explore and experiment
- Provide Feedback - fill out the short survey or add comments below.
4. Ask for Help - contact eLearning or a faculty Mentor!
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