The goal of this course is to equip instructors with the need-to-know tools and features of Canvas so they are better prepared to jump-start their course design and delivery. In other words, we want you to rock the Canvas learning platform!

Course Outcomes

outcomes icon Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Identify ways to employ a backwards design approach to designing a course.
Identify ways to import course-related content via imports tool and file uploads.
Identify ways to design course-related content via pages and the rich content editor.
Identify ways to build course-related activities via assignments, discussions, and quizzes.
Identify options for course-related organization via homepage layout, course navigation, and modules.
Identify assessment options via rubrics, speedgrader, and gradebook tools.
Identify ways to manage enrollment and instructor online presence via the messaging system (inbox), user settings (including profile and notification preferences), and groups.
Identify the navigation links in the user global dashboard.

Course Modules

The course is broken into the following SIX (6) Modules (total of 23 individual very short lessons):

Design Your Awesome Course (4 lessons)
Import and Create Your Awesome Content (4 lessons)
Build Your Awesome Assignments and Activities (4 lessons)
Organize All That Awesome Course Material (3 lessons)
Assess Those Awesome Assignment and Activities (3 lessons)
Manage Your Students and Maintain an Awesome Course Presence (5 lessons)

Each Module should take about 30-45 minutes to read, review, and complete. It is recommended that participants complete the modules in sequential order; however, it is not required.

Links to Canvas Instructor guides, video tutorials, and pro-tips will also be included throughout the modules.

Completion Criteria

Technically, there isn’t one. But if you complete all 6 modules and receive 70% or higher on all 6 module quizzes, then you will have successfully met the course outcomes. Oh, and you'll also get a virtual pat on the back from us! (Trust us, it's so worth it!)