Create a sandbox course to safely experiment with Canvas features and tools without impacting your live course. You can have as many as you would like!
Unpublished Pages for Notes
Use unpublished pages as private notes or instructor-only guidelines, saving prep time each semester. This can be helpful if you think of something new you would like to try next semester or if something did not go quite as planned with your students, you’ll have a note that describes that!
Quick Importing and Copying
Quickly import specific content or modules from previous courses rather than manually recreating them each semester. The import tool is seamless and creates a carbon copy of your course in a new course section.
Student View Check
Regularly switch to Student View to verify the accessibility and visibility of course content and assignments.
Assignment Groups and Weighted Grading
Clearly organize assignments into groups (homework, quizzes, exams) to automate weighted grading calculations. Make sure your assignments have due dates!
Rubrics and SpeedGrader
Attach rubrics directly to assignments for consistent and quick grading using Canvas SpeedGrader.
Scheduled Announcements
Schedule announcements in advance for reminders about deadlines, assignment instructions, or common questions.
File Management:
Regularly clean and organize the Files area, removing unused content to reduce confusion.
Inbox Management:
Encourage students to use Canvas inbox messaging, which helps organize course-related communication efficiently.
Leveraging Canvas Analytics:
Regularly review analytics to identify students who may need additional support or engagement strategies.