Introduction to Canvas
What is Canvas?
Canvas is a password-protected learning management system that is accessed via the internet. It is a comprehensive and integrated suite of tools that includes the following features:
- course development and management tools
- content creation and management tools
- communication and collaboration tools
- assessment tools
Why are we using Canvas?
DTSD had a committee review various LMS options within the district and across multiple districts for the Dauphin County Online Consortium (DCOC) work. Any groups part of the DCOC create online courses that all members of the consortium can use. Canvas was the standard LMS system that DTSD group decided to go with for our district.
DCOC Visual Template 1
This is a DCOC visual document showing how you might want to structure a general outline for course structure.
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DCOC Visual Template 2
This is a DCOC visual document showing how you might want to structure a CANVAS Course.
course_structure_.pdf | |
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CANVAS from the Instructor View
Students and instructors have the same initial view when logging in to a Canvas server (the Dashboard). The differences are once inside a course. Instructors have control over the links that appear in Course Navigation, whether individual items are visible to students, and when to publish the course. Course-wide changes are made via the Settings link on Course Navigation, which students can never see.
Using the Test Student
At any time you can see what your course looks like from a generic student's perspective by clicking on the Student View button on the Settings page. This takes you to the course home page. You can then progress through your course as if you were a student and can even submit assignments, take quizzes, and post to discussions.
You can also leave Student View at any time, which will take you to the same page in instructor view. The scores for the Test Student are not counted in course statistics, and the Test Student performance can be reset at any time.
You can also leave Student View at any time, which will take you to the same page in instructor view. The scores for the Test Student are not counted in course statistics, and the Test Student performance can be reset at any time.
CANVAS Guides
CANVAS Video
Rich Text Media Editor
The Rich Content Editor is the Canvas tool for adding text, embedding media, and attaching files. Links can also be added easily to other Canvas items, like assignments, quizzes, and discussions. It appears just about anywhere a user can enter data. Its formatting options are similar to those in word processing software, and it includes an option to enter HTML code directly.
CANVAS Guides
CANVAS Video
How do I Copy Content from another Canvas Course?
You can copy course content such as assignments, modules, pages, and discussions from previous Canvas courses into existing courses.
https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10288-415257077
https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10288-415257077
DCOC Template for Possible CANVAS Course Structure
Click here to see a possible CANVAS course template structure from the DCOC.
https://hersheyk12.instructure.com/courses/518/modules
https://hersheyk12.instructure.com/courses/518/modules
CANVAS Camp Introductory Course
This course has enabled open enrollment. Students can self-enroll in the course once you share with them this URL: https://hersheyk12.instructure.com/enroll/CYAGEH.
Alternatively, they can sign up at https://hersheyk12.instructure.com/register and use the following join code: CYAGEH
Alternatively, they can sign up at https://hersheyk12.instructure.com/register and use the following join code: CYAGEH