Canvas Course Support
Individual Course Support from DFI
If you would like assistance setting up your Canvas course fill out our Canvas course support form and one of our Instructional Support Associates (ISAs) will contact you to assist.
We can assist with:
- Importing content from last fall
- Utilizing one of the TC templates
- Answering any questions you might have about adding content to your Canvas course
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Enable/Integrate additional tool
Do-It-Yourself
This simple 10-step Canvas Quickstart guide is a great resource for faculty who would like to set up Canvas courses on their own.
ABOUT OUR TEMPLATES
At DFI we have several Canvas course templates to choose from. Take a look at our template examples below to learn more.
Level 1: Universal template
This easy-to-use version of the template provides a TC-branded look and feel for your course homepage and includes a Tech Orientation module to help familiarize students with the learning platform and resources supporting their learning. Starting from Fall 2022, all TC courses are pre-populated with the Universal Template. Follow this instruction to enable the template in your course site.
Templates Features:
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Syllabus |
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Course Content |
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| Communications |
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| Grading |
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Development timeline:
| Schedule / request time | Any time |
| Support needed | OYO |
| Est. Time to build new courses, upgrade to a more advanced template, or make major content revisions | 2 hours OYO |
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
1 |
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2 |
Add your Syllabus (pick one of two ways):
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3 |
Add course content
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4 |
Check course navigation links |
5 |
Set up Zoom meetings within Canvas |
6 |
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7 |
Add reading materials for your course |
8 |
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9 |
Add an announcement for your students |
10 |
Open a Media Services Request to request Media Service assistance for your first class |
Do a little more...
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
11 |
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12 |
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13 |
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14 |
Weight final grade by assignment type and create grade posting policies. |
15 |
Access the Gradebook to ensure all required assignments and point values are listed. |
16 |
Test out course site on the Canvas mobile app |
Level 2: Entry level
This version is similar to Level 1 with the addition of a placeholder for the instructor's contact information, module thumbnails, and useful links to get support. To enable the template in your course site, contact DFI and we can assist you.
Templates Features:
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Syllabus |
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Front Page (Static Image Home Page) |
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Course Content |
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| Communications |
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| Grading |
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Development timeline:
| Schedule / request time | 2 weeks before the semester starts |
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Support needed |
OYO |
| Est. Time to build new courses, upgrade to a more advanced template, or make major content revisions | 5 hours OYO |
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
1 |
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2 |
Add your Syllabus (pick one of two ways):
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3 |
Populate home page
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3 |
Add course content
|
4 |
Check course navigation links |
5 |
Set up Zoom meetingswithin Canvas |
6 |
|
7 |
Add reading materials for your course |
8 |
|
9 |
Add an announcementfor your students |
10 |
Open a Media Services Request to request Media Service assistance for your first class |
Do a little more...
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
11 |
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12 |
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13 |
|
14 |
Weight final grade by assignment type and create grade posting policies. |
15 |
Access the Gradebook to ensure all required assignments and point values are listed. |
16 |
Test out course site on the Canvas mobile app |
Level 3: Intermediate level
Level 3 includes all features of Level 2 yet the TC static banner is replaced with the Welcome presentation/sliding banner at the top and a navigation bar is added at the bottom to provide quick access to modules. To enable the template in your course site, contact DFI and we can assist you.
Templates Features:
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Syllabus |
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Front Page (Interactive Banner Home Page) |
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Course Content |
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| Communications |
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| Grading |
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Development timeline:
|
Schedule / request time |
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|
Support needed |
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| Est. Time to build new courses, upgrade to a more advanced template, or make major content revisions |
|
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
1 |
|
2 |
|
3 |
Add your Syllabus (pick one of two ways):
|
4 |
Populate home page:
|
5 |
Add course content:
|
6 |
Check course navigation links |
7 |
Set up Zoom meetings within Canvas |
8 |
|
9 |
|
10 |
|
11 |
Add an announcement for your students |
12 |
Open a Media Services Request to request Media Service assistance for your first class |
Do a little more...
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
13 |
|
14 |
|
15 |
|
16 |
Weight final grade by assignment type and create grade posting policies. |
17 |
Access the Gradebook to ensure all required assignments and point values are listed. |
18 |
Test out course site on the Canvas mobile app |
Level 4: Online Course Template
This template is used for online course sites.
This is the most advanced level which has all features of Level 3 yet the module thumbnails open a module overview page laying out all learning activities and materials. To enable the template in your course site, contact DFI and we can assist you.
Templates Features:
|
Syllabus |
|
|
Front Page (Interactive Banner Home Page) |
|
|
Course Content |
|
| Communications |
|
| Grading |
|
Development timeline:
|
Schedule / request time |
|
|
Support needed |
|
| Est. Time to build new courses, upgrade to a more advanced template, or make major content revisions |
|
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
1 |
|
2 |
|
3 |
Add your Syllabus (pick one of two ways):
|
4 |
Populate home page:
|
5 |
Add course content:
|
6 |
Check course navigation links |
7 |
Set up Zoom meetings within Canvas |
8 |
|
9 |
|
10 |
|
11 |
Add an announcement for your students |
12 |
Open a Media Services Request to request Media Service assistance for your first class |
Do a little more...
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
13 |
|
14 |
|
15 |
|
16 |
Weight final grade by assignment type and create grade posting policies. |
17 |
Access the Gradebook to ensure all required assignments and point values are listed. |
18 |
Test out course site on the Canvas mobile app |
Promoting an Inclusive Hybrid Classroom
Hybrid learning settings add additional challenges to students’ educational and personal experiences. It is important to acknowledge inclusivity and accessibility in the hybrid learning environment to ensure all students can equitably access, use, and understand the content.
Check out TC’s Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities (OASID) list of adjustments you can make to your course content to make it accessible to more students.