Organize Content into Modules

Course modules make it easy for students to find everything that they need to successfully meet the goal for the week in one place. It's how the Canvas Modules tool is designed to be used, and the more consistent we can make our course designs across courses at Mesa, the easier we make it on our students when they are getting acclimated to each individual course environment. Imagine a student taking three classes. One class everything is in Files. Then in another class the instructor uses Assignments. And in the third class everything's sent over email. Yikes! If we all use Canvas Modules, the Canvas tool intended for organizing the flow of our course content and activities, we provide our students with a consistent navigational experience. And by having one module to complete per week then you've used the course design to reinforce your weekly expectations.  

Getting Started with Modules

1. Click on Modules on the Course Menu
2. Click + to add a new module.
3. You can drag, drop, or add whatever you need to to the new module. 

Modules Overview | Canvas Tutorial

Here's a quick overview of the Canvas Modules tool from their tutorial video series.

• What are Canvas Modules? Links to an external site.

 

Click "Next" to open the next page of the module.