How To Submit Assignments In Excel On Canvas
Overview
Submitting an Excel document on Canvas can be a straightforward process if you know the correct steps. This guide provides a clear and easy-to-follow walkthrough for uploading your Excel files onto the Canvas platform.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll understand the submission process and also discover why Sourcetable may offer a more efficient solution for managing and submitting your data compared to traditional Excel usage.
Submit Excel File on Canvas
To submit an Excel file on Canvas, ensure that your instructor has enabled Microsoft Office 365 and Assignment Enhancements. Canvas supports submissions of Microsoft Excel files directly from your Office 365 account.
Authorization and File Size
Begin by authorizing Canvas to access your OneDrive account. Remember, Canvas cannot process Excel files larger than 5 GB.
Submission Steps
Select the relevant assignment and choose the 'Submit Office 365 File' option. Navigate to your file by clicking 'Select File', and attach your Excel document. You can only attach one file per submission.
Finalizing Submission
After attaching your Excel file, click 'Submit Assignment' to finalize. Note that changes made in OneDrive after submission will not reflect in your submitted file. Confirm your submission by viewing the 'Submitted Status' in the assignment. For further actions, such as comments or a new attempt, use the 'Add Comment' or 'New Attempt' features respectively.
Common Use Cases
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Use case 1: Students can complete and turn in spreadsheet assignments directly through Canvas.
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Use case 2: Instructors can collect and organize student submissions in one place for grading.
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Use case 3: Allows for streamlined peer review processes of Excel-based projects within the Canvas platform.
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Use case 4: Enables the integration of Excel-based quizzes and tests for automatic submission and grading.
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