Canvas

Training

• Schedule one-on-one training:
  • Schedule with Angie
  • Schedule with Brandon
  • Schedule with Jackie
• Enroll in the self-paced "Growing with Canvas" course to learn how to use Canvas

Course Templates

• Remote Learning and Web-Enhanced Course Template
  • This template offers a simple, flexible, aesthetically pleasing organizational structure designed to include effective practices and ease of use. Includes: information for instructors on how to customize the template, two syllabus options, and simplified Getting Started materials
  • Self-enroll in the course here to explore the template
  • Two options for employing in your course:
    • Download the Canvas Export Package and import it into your course
    • Contact frc@uccs.edu to import it
• Online/Hybrid Course Template
  • This template provides a consistent, customizable, and visually appealing course structure for active learning in online and hybrid courses. Includes: information for instructors on how to use the template, two syllabus options, customizable module pages designed for effective instructional practices, and an example of each assignment type within Canvas
  • Self-enroll in the course here to explore the template
  • Two options for employing in your course:
    • Download the Canvas Export Package and import it into your course
    • Contact frc@uccs.edu to import it

FAQs

• Add the Canvas "Getting Started for UCCS Students" and the "UCCS Resources" modules to your Canvas course
• Online Quiz/Exam - Extend Time or Add Attempt (aka Moderate Quiz)
• Create Assignment/Gradebook Column
• Create Discussions
• Create and Manage Groups
• Appointment Groups - schedule blocks of time when students can make appointments to meet with you (instructional video)

Canvas Resources

•   Canvas Guides
  • Getting Started with Canvas
  • Instructor Guide
  • Video Guide
•   Canvas Community
  • Access the same guides listed above or log in to ask a question
•   Canvas Fast Track Videos for Instructors

Technology Tool Resources

• iClicker - student response system
• Microsoft Teams - chat, video and audio calls, web meetings, and much more
  • New! Schedule an MS Teams meeting in Canvas (PDF)
• Panopto - desktop video recording
• Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor - virtual proctoring for online testing in Canvas
• Turnitin - plagiarism detection in Canvas
• Webex - web conferencing

Contact frc@uccs.edu for support with the following:

• Course enrollment issues
• Course quota increases
• GoReact - skill development video software
• VitalSource - Day One Access

Canvas Resources

•   Canvas Guides
  • Getting Started with Canvas
  • Student Guide
  • Video Guide
•   Canvas Community
  • Access the same guides listed above or log in to ask a question

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