Tech Tip Tuesday #49: The New “Atomic Search” Tool in Canvas!

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We are thrilled to announce a new addition to our Canvas platform to enhance your learning and teaching experience. We are introducing the Atomic Search tool, designed to simplify content discovery for instructors and students. This tool will transform how you navigate and access course materials within Canvas.

Key Benefits of Atomic Search:

  • Effortless Content Discovery: Atomic Search lets you quickly and easily locate course materials, streamlining your Canvas experience.
  • Accessible Everywhere: The Atomic Search tool is conveniently accessible from any page within Canvas. Look for the “Search” icon at the top of every page and find it in the left global navigation bar. You’ll also find a “Search” link in the navigation menus in courses.
  • Context Sensitive Searching
    • Search across courses when you are in your dashboard.
    • Search within a course when you are in that course.
    • Students can only see materials that the faculty has published.
    • Faculty can see all their materials, even if the material has not been published.

What Atomic Search Offers:

  • Time Savings: Atomic Search empowers students and faculty to access their learning content more efficiently, saving valuable time.
  • Comprehensive Search: Enjoy the convenience of full-text search capabilities across all types of course content, including files, pages, assignments, quizzes, and announcements.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Atomic Search provides an intuitive search experience, similar to popular search engines, ensuring a consistent and user-friendly navigation experience.

Have Questions or Need Assistance?

If you have any questions about Atomic Search or would like to learn more about how to use the tool, you can review our comprehensive Atomic Search documentation by clicking here: Atomic Search Documentation.

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