Technology
Enabling Anonymous Discussions in Canvas
Last modified 3/5/2024
Discussions in Canvas can be set to be anonymous to allow students to hide their names and profile pictures. To enable this feature, please follow the steps below.
- Navigate to the appropriate course and find the Settings tab in the left-hand Navigation bar.
- Find the Featured Options tab at the top of this screen and enable the Discussions/Announcements Redesign feature (Figure 1).
Figure 1: - Next, in your course find the Discussions tab in the left-hand Navigation bar
- When creating a new Discussion, there will be a section with three options for Anonymous Discussion. Choose the appropriate option for the Discussion you are creating (Figure 2).
Figure 2:
How to Get Help
For technical assistance, Submit a Help Ticket or contact the Technology Support Center at (309) 438-4357, by email at SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu, or by Live Chat at Help.IllinoisState.edu.
For instructional assistance, you may contact the Center for Integrated Professional Development by phone (309) 438-2542, or email at ProDev@ilstu.edu.