Canvas Student Friendly

Make your Canvas course as student friendly as possible with these short tips!

• Less is more. To ensure that your Canvas course is clear enough, it is important to minimize the options.

• The front page should contain the following information:

  • a link to the syllabus document;

  • an introduction of the lecturer(s) using a picture and contact information; 

  • and a word of welcome.

Find a template for the front page here.

• All course information should be available in one place. 

• To create structure within your Canvas course:

  • use the option Modules; 

  • the first module would be a perfect place to put all the course information;

  • subsequently structure the course on the basis of weeks or themes.

• Make sure you publish your Canvas course in time. Preferably a week before the course starts.

• Don't be afraid to re-use the format of other good looking Canvas courses!

Want to learn more about these tips and how to put them into action? Choose one of the links here (or find the navigation in the top right corner of your screen):

1. Less is more: how to remove menu options?

2. Organize modules

3. Syllabus as homepage

4. Everything in one place

5. Homepage: Introduce yourself

6. Homepage: Be clear about communication

7. Publish your course in time

8. Re-use good courses

9. Know where to get help