1. Introduction to Canvas K-5
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Introduction to Canvas K-5
Getting Started
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2. Objectives Investigate the Purpose of Canvas K-5
Look at Course Examples
Create a new course in Canvas
Import a Template
Configure Notifications
Upload files (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc.)
Create “Pages”
Insert files and images
When we’re finished, you may feel like Kermit – just call me

3. Purpose of Canvas Digital distribution of what used to be paper
Work flow
Paper worksheet – looks the same but now completed with an annotation app instead of a pencil
Fill-in the blank, matching, multiple choice handouts/quizzes – converted to a Canvas Assignment or Quiz and completed in Canvas by the student, turned in through Canvas and then graded in Canvas by the teacher
Digital Whiteboard
Whatever you write on the board can be “written” in Canvas as well
Canvas acts as a 2nd whiteboard in your digital classroom
Announcements can be communicated
Daily Schedules can be accessed

4. Canvas: Work Flow in the Classroom
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5. Course Examples Help Menu – Click “Help” on the top right toolbar
Select “Search the Canvas Guides”
Enter “templates” in the search bar
You may have to scroll down and select “More” and then “All Content Resources”

6. Course Examples Select “Sample Course Templates”
Scroll Down to “Multi-Subject, in page Navigation”
Select “Click for live preview”
Read about the course on this page

7. Multi-Subject in page Navigation
Once you read the overview information select “Click to Go to Course Home” to preview the course
Look around – take every possible link and see what you like or don’t like

8. Another Example Select “Help” on the top right toolbar
Select “Search the Canvas Guides”
Enter “course examples” in the search bar
You may again have to select “More” and then “All Content Resources”
Select “Example Courses by subject” and scroll ¾ of the way down the page to a red heading called “Other”
Select “2nd Grade Class”

9. Navigate the Example
Again, explore every link – decide what you like and don’t like
Compare it to the other Canvas course we explored

10. Summing Up Our Exploration
Both of these courses utilize what Canvas calls “Pages” to distribute information to their students
Very much like how a teacher used to utilize a website
The main difference: You can utilize it all day to send your students what they need to engage with the iPad in your classroom

11. Creating a “Shell” Course
Return to the home screen at any time by clicking the “Canvas” icon – top left corner
Create a shell by clicking “Start a New Course” – right toolbar
This window will pop up – give it a “sample” name or use the name of one of your courses

12. Building your Shell Notice the “Unpublished” on the right in red
Click “Setup Checklist” to see a wealth of resources
Read through each step by clicking through the list

13. Downloading a Template
Select “Click to Download”
Select the zip file
Select the box in the lower left corner

14. Uploading the Template
Select “Settings” on the left toolbar
Then Select “Import Content into this Course” on the right toolbar

15. Uploading the Template
Select the “Content Type” dropdown menu
Pick “Canvas Export Package”
Then Select “Choose File”
Double click “”tmplt”
Select “All Content”
Select “Import”

16. Importing Files
Canvas allows your students access to everything they’ll need for you class
In Course Navigation (left toolbar), select “Files”
Click “Upload”
Windows Explorer allows you to pick files not folders
Use ctrl + click to select more
than one
Or drag and drop single files

17. Add a Folder Click +Folder to create a folder Name it and press Enter
Must press Enter to lock it in
Drag and drop files into it
Or select several and use the “move” icon
Select the appropriate folder, then click “Move”

18. It’s Your Turn Open “Files” on the Course Navigation Toolbar
Upload files
Create at least two folders and place files in them
You have 5 minutes to complete this task

19. Settings Click “Settings” – top right corner
Click “Edit” – right toolbar
Edit “Display Name” – what do your student’s call you?
“Update Settings”

20. Notifications Ways to Connect – right toolbar
Add addresses or cell phone numbers
Click “Notifications” – left toolbar
Determine the timeliness of each notification by hovering over the current setting and selecting the one you want
ASAP
Daily
Weekly
Not at all

21. Creating Pages
Select “Pages” on the Course Navigation on the left side of the page (used for instructions, to share links, describe tasks, summarize information of any kind)
Select “+Page”

22. Creating Pages
This Rich Content Editor can be manipulated much like a Word document – add anything you want your students to see!
You can link it to another location in the course by highlighting text and then selecting something from the right side toolbar

23. Creating Pages
You can also add your own images from files you’ve uploaded
Place your cursor where you want your image to be inserted on the page, then click the file or upload a new one

24. It’s Your Turn Open “Pages” on the Course Navigation Toolbar
Add at least two pages (one can be your home page if you’re going for that course structure)
Create at least two links on one of the pages
Link at least one alternate location within the course and at least one image
You can also try linking a URL – see if you can figure out how!
You have 5 minutes to complete this task

25. Using the Calendar
The calendar feature serves many functions inside Canvas – make assignments here, create events, remind students of due dates, etc.
Click “+” to add a new event or assignment
Events you create on the Calendar will not appear on the Assignments page or in the Gradebook. But they will show up on the Syllabus page and student calendars. You can create events with due date times as well as all-day events.

26. Making an Assignment in the Calendar
Select the Due Date by clicking the tiny calendar icon
Select the Course for which you are creating the Assignment using the dropdown menu
Select “More Options”

27. Making an Assignment in the Calendar

28. Choose a Course Home Page
Select “Choose a Course Home Page” on the left toolbar and then in the blue box

29. Course Structure – Two “Looks” for Canvas
Front Page (Wiki-Style)
Modules