How do I avert academic dishonesty with Canvas files I share with students?

Do you share answer keys to problem sets, review questions for exams, or worked-through problems under Canvas Files? Your students will still have access to this material after the course ends unless you take steps to remove student ability to access the file.

How to restrict student access to files

• Delete the file (See How do I delete a file or folder as an instructor? for more information)
• Unpublish the folder or file (See How do I restrict files and folders to students in Canvas? for more information)
• Restrict file access to a specific window of time (See How do I restrict files and folders to students in Canvas? for more information)

If you are unable to delete or unpublish files/folders, your course is in a read-only state. Contact the Digital Learning Team to restore temporary editing access so you can make necessary changes.

Need additional help? Contact the HWS IT Services Digital Learning Team.