Scheduling Release Date and Time for Files in Canvas
- Select “Files” from course menu
- Click to highlight the file you wish to schedule
- Click on the “Manage Access” button in the upper menu
- Select “Restricted Access,” then select “Schedule student availability” and use the drop down calendar to set open and close dates and times for the file, click “Update” to save
- If the file is added to a module, the title and link will appear for students
- When the link is clicked, a message will appear alerting students that the file is locked until the date that you selected
