Getting Started: Explore the links in the pictures below to learn some basics about Canvas
What is the value in making a sandbox?
- The sandbox is the place that you should build your course in Canvas.
- It is the place that serves as a space to experiment with new ideas and fully develop opportunities to engage students in learning.
- Once you've worked out the kinks in your ideas within the sandbox, you can copy over your work to the live courses.
I'm looking for ideas to create my Home Page
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How do I push out assignments to all my classes?
- Here's a step by step guide on how to add an assignment in Canvas
- Here's a helpful doc from Lexi Kunz explaining how to push out an assignment to different cross-listed classes. In this video, she also shows how to create different due dates for different groups.
How do I post Announcements for students on my Canvas page?
Watch this video from Brittany Sola to:
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Yeah, but... I need to give my students something to navigate Canvas!
Share this document with students to give them quick and easy to follow tips!
Cross-listing Different Sections into One CourseThis will allow you to connect multiple sections into one course. An example might be having three different groupings for period 1. Cross-listing will allow all those students to access the same class through the same link.
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OH NO!!!!! I cross linked the wrong sections and need to separate them!?!? What do I do? Contact VUSD's TLC TOSA's
Helping Students Connect Parents as Class ObserversIncrease communication with parents by helping students add their parents as "Observers" to your Canvas Classroom.
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Canvas Studio Library Features
Uploading and Using VideoCanvas allows you to upload videos and embed them in assignments, pages, quizzes, etc.
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Creating Video Quizzes in StudioJust as EdPuzzle allows you to stop a video and ask students questions, Canvas can do the same in its Studio feature.
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I'm not yet finding the assistance I needThere are many places to go for support!"I'm a fan of the 'Canvas for Secondary Facebook group.' When I post questions, teachers who have experience with Canvas post ideas and answers right away." ~VHS ELA Teacher
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Request help from VUSD -->
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