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Quick Start Guide: Canvas for Course Admins

Tip: New to Canvas or classroom technology? This Quick Start Guide covers the essential tools, training,…
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Anna WrightNovember 20, 2025
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Quick Start Guide: Canvas for TAs

At a Glance This quick start guide is your companion resource to the Canvas Essentials…
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Anna WrightAugust 12, 2025
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A+ Attendance Update: New Default Check-In Settings

A+ Attendance is getting an update for Fall 2026. New default check-in settings will help…
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Anna WrightAugust 19, 2026
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Simplify Attendance with aPlus+

Introducing aPlus+ Attendance (also called A+ Attendance), designed to address the inefficiencies and distractions of…
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Justin KimAugust 1, 2024
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How to Set Up A+ Attendance (Basic Setup)

At a Glance A+ Attendance (also called aPlus+ Attendance) is MIT Sloan’s Canvas integration that allows…
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Anna WrightSeptember 1, 2025
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How to Set Up A+ Attendance (Advanced Options)

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