Our recommendation in reviewing the suggestions below is to select the ones that align best with your course and communication style, and then to be consistent. Modules decision, with the exception of setting requirements which is only possible if using Modules. The features we’ve chosen work regardless of where you land on the Pages vs. In Canvas, instructors have two primary ways of guiding students through content: they can create Pages which give instructors complete control over the organisation and creation of content through a Rich Text Editor or they can use Modules which organise content by week, unit or other organisational structure for your course using a drag and drop interface. In addition setting Requirements and being able to list an assignment in multiple places allow instructors to more clearly indicate their expectations. The auto-populated Calendar and To Do List along with automatic Notifications can provide students with timely reminders.

Key Canvas features can help you communicate your expectations to students and help them keep up with your course. This is the first of four planned posts for this academic year.Īs instructors, we want students to come to class prepared, complete assignments on time and know about any changes to assignment deadlines.

As the University of Minnesota transitions from Moodle to Canvas, CEI will be highlighting some of the ways that instructors can leverage Canvas to meet learning and teaching goals.

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