Can Canvas Track Your Page Activity? Understand Page Leave Detection

Learn how Canvas tracks page activity and what happens if you leave the page during quizzes or exams.

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Yes, Canvas can detect if you leave the page. It can log activities such as page views, clicks, and time spent on tasks. If you navigate away from an exam or quiz, instructors may be alerted. To avoid issues, stay on the Canvas page during critical activities and follow any guidelines provided by your instructor or institution.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How does Canvas know if I leave the page? Canvas can track user activities like page views and time spent on tasks, alerting instructors if you navigate away during assessments.
  2. What should I do during Canvas quizzes? It's important to remain on the Canvas page during quizzes and follow any guidelines provided by your instructor to avoid being penalized.
  3. Can my instructor see my activity on Canvas? Yes, instructors can see logs of your activity, including how long you were on a page and if you left during quizzes.
  4. What happens if I leave the Canvas page during an exam? If you leave a Canvas exam page, your instructor may be notified, which could impact your exam results.