Distance Learning for Teachers

Canvas for Beginners

This video explains how to set up your Canvas course from scratch, including how to create modules, assignments, and discussion boards.

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https://youtu.be/uwbcV5-_OQw

More Canvas Tools

This video explains the Canvas grade book, speed grader, viewing and messaging students, Student Interaction Reports, and Commons.


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Example Communication for 1st Page in Canvas

Below is the information I included in the Distance Learning Week 1 module. Feel free to copy and edit to use in your Canvas course.

Read Me First!

Welcome Back!

Distance Learning Expectations:

  • Our Edison Admin team has created a schedule for every student to follow over the next 6 weeks of Distance Learning. View the schedule here
  • You will complete 120 mins of English & Language Arts each week. This will be broken down into two blocks of 1 hour each.
    • Monday & Wednesday 1:00-2:00 PM.
  • Your assignments/activities will be organized on Canvas by weekly modules.
  • I will provide you with 2-3 texts per week that you will be expected to read, engage with, and respond to.
  • Now is the perfect time for you to pull up your grade if you had been struggling before, because I have the ability to help you one on one through Zoom video conferences and/or email.

Communication:

  • Best ways to contact me:
  • You can also message me through Canvas using the "Inbox" option on the Purple Navigation Bar
  • My office hours will be Monday-Thursday (10:15-1:00) and Friday from 10:15-4:00
  • If you have not already, please download the Zoom app on your device. You may use it without the app, but I have found the video conferences work better with the app.
  • We will utilize Zoom conferences for group discussions and also for direct help during my office hours. If you wish to conference with me, just send me a Remind message or an email and I can schedule the call.