Canvas Course Content

1) How does Canvas’s syllabus feature work?

The Syllabus feature in Canvas has two main parts: the Syllabus Description, and the Assignment Summary. In the Syllabus Description, you can post your course description, guidelines, and other important information. The Assignment Summary contains a list of assignments and events and is automatically generated based on the assignments and events within your course. You can find more details about the Syllabus feature in Canvas here: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1860.

2) How is course content organized in Canvas?

In Canvas, the course content is organized by Modules. You can use Modules to organize your content by weeks, units, or however you prefer. You can easily add information and course content into your Modules. This link explains the use of Modules for organizing course content in Canvas: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2808.

3) What are "Pages" and how do I use them to add content to my course?

In Canvas, you can use Pages to display content and resources such as text, video, or links to files or other pages. Pages are useful for content that doesn’t belong in a particular assignment, or for content that you will refer to in multiple assignments. To create a Page, navigate to Pages in the course menu. Click +Page at the top of the page to create a new Page. This link provides more details about the use of Pages in Canvas: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1916.

4) Can I restore previous versions of Pages in Canvas?

You can! For instructions on how to view a page’s history (including reverting to previous versions), visit https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1921.

5) Can I determine when students have access to modules?

There are several ways for you to control when students have access to modules. You can:

Lock modules until a certain date: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2853
Require students to move through course requirements in order: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2852
Set prerequisites for modules: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2861

Move your module to unpublished Draft State: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2822.

Canvas gives users a lot of control over how they are notified of course updates, including discussion comments. You can adjust where and how frequently you receive notifications. For more information, visit https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1286.

6) Can I determine when assignments are available to students?

You can determine when assignments open and close in Canvas by setting an availability range in the assignment settings. For more information about due dates and availability dates, visit https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2628.

7) I use publisher content for my class. How will that work in Canvas?

Content from McGraw Hill Connect/Campus and Macmillan is currently available. Content from Cengage, Pearson, and WileyPlus will be available shortly. Below, you’ll find a list of resources associated with each publisher.

McGraw Hill Campus and Canvas: http://createwp.customer.mheducation.com/wordpress-mu/success-academy/canvas-resources/
Macmillan:
http://cmg.screenstepslive.com/s/MacmillanMedia/m/25829/l/250831-pair-your-canvas-course-with-a-launchpad-course
Cengage: http://assets.cengage.com/pdf/gui_mt-inst-Integration-in-canvas.pdf
Pearson: http://help.pearsoncmg.com/mylabmastering/canvas/instructor/en/Content/first_step_cnv.htm and http://www.pageturnpro.com/Pearson-Education/60302-MyLab-and-Mastering-Integration-with-Canvas/index.html
WileyPlus: http://www.wileyrep.com/Canvas-WPQuickStartGuide.pdf
WebAssign: http://assets.cengage.com/pdf/gui_EWA-integrate-with-canvas.pdf
Hawkes Learning: http://www.hawkeslearning.com/Documents/InstructorResources/LMS%20Canvas.pdf.

8) How do I set my homepage?

To change or set your Homepage (course landing page), navigate to Home in the course menu (on the left), and then click Choose Home Page, which is located on the right-hand side of the screen. You will be provided with five choices for what you’d like to display on the Home Page. Make your choice and click Save. We recommend that you use the Front Page option as your dedicated landing page.

For step-by-step instructions on changing your Home Page, visit this link: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2554.

For instructions on how to set your course Front Page, visit https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1848.

9) What is Canvas Commons?

Canvas Commons is a digital library that allows instructors to find and openly share resources. This allows instructors to build courses using materials shared by other Canvas users, and create their own learning object repositories. Visit this link for more details on Canvas Commons: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-4102.

10) If I accidentally remove an item from a module, How do I re-add it?

To re-add an item (page, quiz, assignment, etc.) that you accidentally removed from a module, go to Modules, scroll down to the module you accidentally deleted an item from, then click the + button (beside the gear icon). Use the pop-up menu to select the item in question. For more on adding new or existing content to modules, visit https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2827.

11) How do I "undelete" content that I accidentally deleted from my course?

If you need to restore content that you’ve accidentally deleted from your course, visit this link for instructions on how to “undelete” items https://community.canvaslms.com/groups/admins/blog/2015/04/22/undeleting-things-in-canvas.

12) How does SCORM content work in Canvas?

To find out how to import SCORM content and sync it with your gradebook, visit https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-3345.

Article ID: 535
Created: May 18, 2017
Last Updated: May 18, 2017
Author: Faye Buckley