Building a Successful Course
Whether you are an experienced Canvas user or new to teaching with the Learning Management System, Information Technology Services has compiled some tips and tricks to help you prepare for the semester in the Getting started with Canvas course for instructors. This course provided helpful tips and resources for the following:
- Course Creation
- Combining Sections
- Course Settings
- Adding Course Content
- Publishing Course
- Notifications
- Student Help
- Course Announcements
- Grading Schemes
- Home Page
- Calendar Events
One-on-one or group help sessions are available for instructors needing assistance with Canvas. Instructors can schedule an appointment to meet with an instructional designer to review their course and answer questions. To schedule a help session, please email idteam@k-state.edu.
Additional Resources
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This Accessibility Checklist (DOC) provides an organized way to think through all of the different elements of accessibility. It was built to support faculty in understanding the steps to take when developing and maintaining accessible courses. The Digital Accessibility website helps faculty with instructions on how to make materials accessible.
- The K-State Course Template and this Syllabus Template (DOC) can be used to help you begin the process of developing a course. For instructions on importing the Course Template, please follow the How Do I Import the K-State Course Template from the Canvas Commons into my Canvas Course? Guide (PDF).
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The Online Course Checklist (PDF) is a tool for faculty who teach credit courses in online environments. The checklist provides a way to review quality related to the design, development and delivery of online courses.
If you are unable to access any of the resources listed above, please email academicinnovation@k-state.edu for assistance.