To edit a collaboration within Canvas, you need to access the collaboration settings within your course. Here's how:
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Sign in to Canvas: Log in to your Canvas account at your institution's Canvas URL.
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Open the Course: Navigate to the specific Canvas course where the collaboration exists.
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Click Collaborations: In the course navigation menu (usually on the left-hand side), find and click the "Collaborations" link. If you don't see it, your instructor may have hidden it, and you'll need to contact them.
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Find the Collaboration: Locate the specific collaboration you want to edit within the Collaborations page.
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Edit the Collaboration: On the right side of the specific collaboration entry, you should see a pencil icon. Click this pencil icon (or an "Edit" button) to access the editing options.
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Make Your Edits: Once in edit mode, you will generally be able to adjust settings like:
- Title: Change the name of the collaboration.
- Description: Modify the description of the collaboration's purpose.
- Participants: Add or remove users who are part of the collaboration. Note that permissions for adding/removing participants are usually set by instructors.
- Document Settings: Depending on the collaboration tool (e.g., Google Docs, Office 365), you might be able to adjust sharing and access settings for the document itself.
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Save Your Changes: After making your desired edits, be sure to click the "Save" button (or similar) to apply the changes.
Important Considerations:
- Instructor Permissions: Remember that the ability to edit collaborations, particularly regarding participant lists and document settings, is often controlled by the course instructor. If you don't see editing options, it's likely because you don't have the necessary permissions. Contact your instructor for assistance.
- Collaboration Tool: The specific options available for editing will depend on the type of collaboration being used (e.g., a Canvas discussion, a Google Doc embedded in Canvas, an Office 365 document).
- Real-time Updates: Changes you make should typically be reflected immediately for all participants in the collaboration.
