The People function in Canvas
In this function you can see and handle different users, see their role in their respective Canvas room and groups in Canvas. Normally a user is added to a Canvas room automatically through Ladok. It is also possible to add users manually, even for those without a KTH account.
The function “People” in Canvas gives you as a teacher an overview of which users and roles that exist in your course room or examination room. If the function is visible for students, then it enables the students to see everyone else who is taking the course. In an examination room it is therefore recommended to keep the function hidden, whilst in a course room the teacher can decide how students should get in touch with other students to study with.
Groups and group assignments in Canvas
In Canvas it is possible to create student groups for collaboration for group assignments, co-writing pages, and more. It is also possible to allow the students themselves to choose groups and create groups.
Groups and group assignments in Canvas
Sections in Canvas
Sections helps dividing students within a course and allows section specific options. For example having different due dates for assignments, discussions, and quizzes. You as a teacher will also see which sections the students belong to under People and in the Gradebook. Students will see which sections they belong to unless you choose to hide it.
Add users manually to a Canvas room
Follow the instructions for manual management of users in Canvas rooms. With the function “People”, users can be added to your sandbox, course room and examination room. Due to legal reasons, the function can be disabled for certain course rooms.
Add users manually to a Canvas room
More information about users in Canvas
To handle attendance for a specific event or class, there are different solutions in Canvas.
If you wish to learn more about how users are added in Canvas, read about it on the page about how users are added to Canvas.