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Blueprint: Course Information Module Overview

The Course Information Module is a template module included in every Canvas Course Shell as part of the MSU Denver Canvas Blueprint. This module is designed to be used in conjunction with the Syllabus to present important information about your course. The Course Information Blueprint Module contains a collection of template pages designed with instructional […]

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Assignments Ready Set Go

Create an Assignment

Canvas Assignments allow you to provide assignment instructions and materials to your students. Also, students can upload digital submissions directly to the Assignment. Instructors can then grade assignment submissions from within Canvas. There are numerous possible assignments you could create. Consider asking students to annotate a reading, complete a virtual lab, record a video response, […]

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Use the Syllabus Tool

The MSU Denver Canvas Blueprint is a template that is included in every Canvas Course Shell. One feature of the blueprint is the Canvas Syllabus tool/template. The Syllabus template is designed for you to replace the bracketed information with your specific course information. Using this template helps you outline your course details and communicate important […]

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Canvas Tools Readings/Content Ready Set Go

Use the Rich Content Editor to Modify Text, Insert Links, Attach Files, and Connect Apps

The Rich Content Editor is used throughout Canvas. Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, and the Syllabus all feature large text boxes with a toolbar at the top for entering text and media. This is the Rich Content Editor, and the instructions in this tutorial will work wherever the Rich Content Editor is available. The Editor […]

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How to Login to Canvas

Canvas will be the main platform that you will use to post online learning materials, assignments, and quizzes. This tutorial will walk you through how to login to get started. Directions