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Up and Running with Canvas 2015
2h 18m Beginner Apr 22, 2015 Updated Apr 22, 2015
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Canvas is an open-source learning management system (LMS) for K–12 and higher-education used by learning institutions around the world. This course provides the skills and knowledge instructors need to build a course, add students, and facilitate online learning and digital literacy through Canvas. Author Oliver Schinkten shows how to build a teacher profile, create a class, add assignments and quizzes, and use SpeedGrader to streamline the grading process. He also explores how to reinforce collaboration with online discussions, enlist co-teachers, and access your class on the go with the Canvas and SpeedGrader apps for iOS.
Topics include:
Setting up a teacher account and profile
Creating the course and syllabus
Adding a grading profile
Creating student groups
Setting up conferences
Creating assignments and quizzes
Building test question banks
Exploring the grading tools (including SpeedGrader)
Adding co-teachers
Duplicating a course
Working with modules
Publishing a course
Subject:
Education + Elearning
Software:
Canvas
Author:
Oliver Schinkten