Semester Course Template

We have created a Fall 2018 template that you could use to speed up your course development.  The template contains an orientation module with some Canvas tutorial videos for students, and a page to show them how to get help.  There are some additional activities...

Canvas’s New Features (2018)

As you probably know, Canvas is a cloud-based application that does not require local users to schedule downtime for upgrades.  Instead, new features are added incrementally. As you start your new semester, you might want to try some of the new features.  You do so by...

Adding extra credit

Before adding extra credit to your course, ask yourself what is the purpose of having extra credit.  Read this article for more ideas about the issue. Once you decide to add extra credit, here are three ways to do that in Canvas: 1. Point method: If your total grade...

Deduct For Late Submissions

Deducting grades from students for late submission is not only unpleasant, but also tedious.  You can have Canvas automate the process.  Here is how: 1. Go to course settings. 2. Under “feature options,” turn on “new gradebook.” 3. Click on the...

Back-to-school list for Canvas

As you get ready for the beginning of the semester, you might also create a virtual classroom by using Canvas. Canvas can be used to share class materials, collect assignments, communicate with students and grade assessments. You may use one or two features, or you...