Tutorials
Below you can find links to resources and Canvas Guides that you may need for leading the course, such as sending email/messages, grading written work, grading discussions, and more. You are encouraged to review them each time you lead a course. Additionally, Quick Tip videos are available.
You may find it useful to attend an in-person workshop or online webinar about teaching online. ASU Online provides a full list of workshops and registration online. The University Technology Office also provides Canvas trainings and office hours online.
Group Configuration
Identify group assignments
Identify which group is assigned to you as a lead instructor
View the list of students in your group
NOTE: Some classes may have sub-groups or teams. Talk to your instructional design team about the configurations.
Student-Lead Instructor Communication
Add announcements
To communicate information with the entire class, you can make an announcement
To make an announcement to your group, please post the information in your group's Virtual Office discussion forum or send an email/message to your group
Send email/messages
Send email/message to individual user
Send email/message to all students in your assigned group
NOTE: Only the lead instructor should send email/messages to the whole class.
Discussion Posts
Manage discussion posts
Subscribe to discussion forums
Post/Reply to the discussion forum
Grade discussion posts
Written Assignments
Grade assignment using a built-in rubric
Plagiarism Detection Software
View and interpret originality/similarity reports
NOTE: If you have questions about reading and interpreting the reports and making a determination about how to proceed, please contact your instructional design team.
Final Grades
Review grades in the course management system
NOTE: Review the Wrapping Up page for a complete list of grading activities.