TidyUp and UDOIT

TidyUp and UDOIT (pronounced You Do It) are companion tools that help instructors efficiently identify accessibility issues and organize content in Canvas. Used together, these tools support the creation of inclusive, accessible, and compliant learning environments. Find these tools in the left navigation links in your Canvas account.

  • TidyUP in Canvas makes it easy to identify unpublished pages, delete outdated materials, and remove empty folders, thus reducing clutter and streamlining course content.
  • UDOIT scans Canvas courses for accessibility issues and provides easy-to-follow guidance to remediate them.

Pro Tip: For best results, use TidyUP before running an accessibility scan with UDOIT. This will ensure that only active and relevant course content materials are being evaluated during the scan. This reduces false positives from hidden or outdated materials and allows you to focus on your accessibility efforts where they’ll have the greatest impact on students.  

TidyUp in Canvas Step-by-Step 

Follow these step-by-step instructional videos to get started with TidyUp. Download the companion Quick Start Checklist [DOC] to support your workflow.

  1. Introduction to TidyUp Interface [5:37]
    Get familiar with key features and how to scan your Canvas course.
  2. Archive course content [1:40]
    Discover how to safely archive inactive Canvas course files to clear out the clutter.
  3. Organize quiz question banks [3:25]
    See how TidyUP handles files linked to question banks and how to prevent accidentally deleting images or media files.
  4. Remove duplicate files [3:39]
    Identify and remove duplicate files and Canvas content while using built-in safeguards like Canvas’s undelete feature.
  5. Delete unused files [3:39]
    Identify and manage unused files, empty folders, and Canvas content items and avoid accidental removal.
  6. Create consistent file names [1:34]
    Update naming conventions for Canvas course items without breaking links.
  7. Organize files in folders [2:02]
    Rename files and organize course materials into folders without breaking links.
  8. Validate links [1:02]
    Use the Canvas Link Validator to scan a course for broken links.
  9. After Tidy Up: Next Steps [0:28]
    Reflect on how course organization supports efficiency, accessibility, and effective course design.