Canvas Course Setup Essentials

This video is a crash course on using the Canvas Learning Management System, led by Ashley Espinosa. It covers setting up a course, creating a syllabus, designing a home page, building modules, and managing assignments and quizzes. The video also explains how to publish courses and set lock dates, providing a comprehensive guide for educators to effectively use Canvas LMS.

What is the first step in setting up your course in Canvas?

• Uploading course materials

• Adjusting course settings

• Creating a syllabus

• Setting up the grade book

How can you make your course syllabus accessible to all students?

• By emailing it to them

• Posting it on the course homepage

• Using headings and accessible formats

• Printing and distributing it

What should the homepage of your Canvas course include?

• All the assignments for the semester

• A welcome message and key course elements

• The final exam details

• Only the course syllabus

What is the purpose of modules in Canvas?

• To grade assignments

• To communicate with students

• To organize course content

• To track attendance

How can you add content to a module?

• By emailing it to students

• It automatically adds all course files

• Through the Canvas mobile app

• Using the '+' button in the module

What can you do with the three dots (hamburger menu) next to a page?

• Increase the page size

• Edit, remove, or share the page

• Change the page color

• Lock the page for editing

What is the purpose of indenting items in a module?

• To make it a sub-item

• To lock it for editing

• To highlight it

• To delete the item

How can you ensure students engage with the material before seeing others' posts?

• By locking the discussion

• By requiring an initial post

• By publishing the course

• By emailing students individually

How can you make your discussion posts visible to students?

• By locking the discussion

• By sending an email to students

• By adding a quiz

• By clicking the 'Publish' button

What is the benefit of setting lock dates on modules?

• Automatically grades student submissions

• Allows students to skip ahead

• Manages when students can access certain content

• Prevents students from accessing the course