Course Syllabus

Canvas Student Orientation Modules

 The following is a list of the topics that are covered in each module:

 Module 1: Getting Oriented & Interacting with Content

• Getting Oriented
  • Basic organization and layout of Canvas, navigating the various sites on Canvas, using the Canvas dashboard
  • Setting up one’s own account, profile, and notification settings
• Interacting with content
  • Working with Files in Canvas
  • Working with the Rich Content Editor
  • Discussions
  • Assignments (formerly Angel “drop boxes”) – Overview and Submissions videos
  • Quizzes (formerly Angel “assessments”)

 Module 2: Grades & Interacting with Others

• Checking your Grades
• Interacting with Your Instructor & Classmates
  • For an overview of how to interact with your instructor and classmates, view the Communications Overview video
  • Communicating using Chat
  • Participating in Canvas Conversations
  • Working in Groups (formerly Angel “teams”) through Canvas
  • Creating and facilitating Collaborations between students
  • Completing Peer Reviews in Canvas
  • Using the Calendar

 Module 3: More Features & Support

• Additional features
  • Creating and using ePortfolios
• Finding Support and Going Mobile
  • Seeking Support: using the resources available in the Canvas Help Center including the Canvas Guides and Help
  • Using the Canvas Mobile App: Android Phone, Android Tablet, iPhone, and the iPad

To download a pdf version of this syllabus, click on the following link: Canvas Stdnt Orientation Modules.pdf