What are the 2 main elements of your canvas dashboard?

Your Canvas Dashboard consists of two main elements:

The actual Dashboard defaults to the course view, which provides access and updates in favorited courses.
The Global Navigation Menu on the left provides quick links to all main Canvas areas and can be accessed from any area in Canvas.

Does canvas track your location?

As for yoir second question, I’m not an expert in this, but as far as I’m aware Canvas does not track your location specifically, just the IP address from wherever you are logging in and using Canvas from.

Can canvas see if you use another device?

They can’t track what you’re viewing, but they can check if you’re viewing the test and if you’ve clicked out of the test. Theoretically you’d have zero reason to leave the test at all. Also, instructors can look at your canvas profile and see if you open it with another device

Can canvas Track eyes?

It uses a built-in facial recognition technology to track head and eye movement to help determine if the participant was looking at their exam screen or looking around the room.

How do I view activity log on canvas?

How do I view course activity for an account?

Open Account. In Global Navigation, click the Admin link [1], then click the name of the account [2].
Open Admin Tools. In Account Navigation, click the Admin Tools link.
Open Logging. Click the Logging tab.
Select Log Type.
Search by Course Name or Course ID.
Find Course Activity.

Does canvas detect cheating?

Canvas can detect cheating in online exams and tests by using both technical and non-technical methods. Technical tools used include proctoring software, lockdown browsers, and plagiarism scanners. Non-technical methods used include comparing answers and exchanging questions

Can students see canvas quiz log?

The quiz starts the log when students begin the quiz, so some logs may show that the quiz is in progress. If you gave the student multiple attempts for a quiz, the log will always show the most recent attempt by default. However, you can view any attempt within the log.

Do online classes track IP addresses?

Colleges can track keystrokes to identify typing patterns for a particular student, track a computer’s IP address and even require biometric identification through iris or fingerprint recognition

Does Canvas record IP address?

It doesn’t provide the IP address, but it does show the behavior. If there is a continuous workflow, then it’s unlikely that the student coordinated with an accomplice. You may need to involve your Canvas Admin who may need to get the IT department involved as well.

How accurate is canvas quiz log?

The quiz log data are not exact in details of how and when students interacted with quiz questions. Therefore, this data cannot provide definitive evidence for exact interpretations of student behavior. For example, it can’t prove students were cheating during a quiz

Can teachers see activity on canvas?

Professors can monitor student activity through Canvas.