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

 

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