8.0 Overview: Canvas Rev-Up Rodeo!

Welcome!

As a community college faculty member teaching online using Canvas, you know the challenges of setting up your courses before the start of a new semester. With multiple courses to manage and numerous elements to address, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and risk overlooking crucial components. Without proper setup, your course may lack key elements, negatively impacting student performance and their overall experience throughout the semester. 

 Takeaways 

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Identify the essential components of a well-structured online course in Canvas
  • Implement a systematic pre-semester checklist to ensure all necessary elements are included
  • Complete specific tasks in Canvas to properly set up your course for student success

Course Design Rubric Front Cover

CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric

  • A4 - Course Navigation:
    Clearly labeled tutorial materials explaining out to navigate the specific course are included
  • A5 - Unit-level Chunking:
    Learning unites or modules are consistently structured and sequenced to reduce cognitive load
  • A7 - Effective Use of Course Management Tools:
    CMS tools are used to provide integrated and innovate learning materials and activities for students