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 gcid@ksu.edu.

Additional Resources

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.
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.