Fayetteville Technical Community College

Canvas Course Launch Resource

A reusable faculty resource for building, checking, and launching an FTCC Canvas course. Browse the workshop-aligned sections, search for a specific task, or look up an unfamiliar Canvas term.

Local configurationFTCC uses New Quizzes only, Panopto, and Class Collaborate. FTCC does not use Canvas Studio, Classic Quizzes, or Canvas-integrated AI features.

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Canvas Troubleshooting Center

Choose the symptom that sounds most like the problem. Each card identifies likely causes and opens the most useful guide.

Students cannot see an item

A page, file, assignment, quiz, or module is visible to the instructor but not to students.

  • The course, parent module, or item is unpublished.
  • An availability date or prerequisite blocks access.
  • The file has restricted permissions.
  • The item is not in the student learning path.
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The grade total looks wrong

Canvas totals do not match the intended course calculation.

  • An item is in the wrong assignment group.
  • Weights do not total 100%.
  • Point values create unintended weighting inside a group.
  • An activity is excluded, unpublished, or ungraded.
Open guide

Grades were entered but students cannot see them

Scores or comments exist in SpeedGrader but remain hidden.

  • A manual posting policy is active.
  • Grades were posted only to selected students or a section.
  • The student is looking in a different feedback location.
  • The submission was regraded but not reposted.
Open guide

An assignment is missing from Gradebook

A course activity does not create the expected Gradebook column.

  • The activity is ungraded or set to zero points.
  • The submission type or grading setting is incorrect.
  • The item was created as a Page instead of a graded activity.
  • The activity is in an unintended assignment group.
Open guide

A module is still locked

Students completed the expected task but cannot enter the next module.

  • The requirement uses the wrong completion condition.
  • The next module points to the wrong prerequisite.
  • The Course Entry Quiz or module is unpublished.
  • The Test Student needs to be reset before retesting.
Open guide

A file works for the instructor but not students

The instructor can open a document, image, or linked file but students receive an access error.

  • The file is unpublished or restricted.
  • The link points to an older course.
  • The file was replaced but the original link remains.
  • The parent item is blocked by dates or module settings.
Open guide

A course copy created duplicates or old content

Modules, activities, files, or dates were duplicated or carried over incorrectly.

  • Content was imported more than once.
  • Old dates were not adjusted.
  • Imported items were added to several Canvas areas.
  • Internal links still point to the source course.
Open guide

A rubric is missing in SpeedGrader

A rubric exists in Canvas but does not appear while grading.

  • The rubric was created but not attached.
  • The wrong rubric was attached.
  • The activity was copied without the expected rubric relationship.
  • Rubric point settings do not match the assignment.
Open guide

A New Quiz is missing questions or settings

The quiz shell exists, but the Build area, questions, attempts, or feedback are incomplete.

  • Only the assignment shell was configured.
  • Questions remain in an Item Bank but were not added to the quiz.
  • The quiz was copied before Build settings were reviewed.
  • The quiz or parent module is unpublished.
Open guide

Someone cannot edit an Item Bank

A faculty member can use banked questions but cannot safely edit or manage the source bank.

  • The bank owner did not grant the needed sharing rights.
  • The faculty member has use access but not edit access.
  • The bank is owned outside the current course context.
  • Editing the source bank could affect questions reused elsewhere.
Open guide

Panopto video will not play

A video is embedded or linked but students cannot view it.

  • The video is in the wrong folder or has restricted sharing.
  • The embed points to a draft or unavailable recording.
  • Captions or processing are incomplete.
  • The instructor tested while signed in with broader access.
Open guide

Class Collaborate is unavailable

Students cannot find or enter the intended live session.

  • The navigation link is disabled.
  • The session is not open yet or has ended.
  • Guest or course-member access was configured incorrectly.
  • The meeting link was shared outside the intended Canvas path.
Open guide
/Glossary

Plain language

Canvas Glossary

Brief definitions, related terms, and links to the relevant site section.

/Resources

Verified public sources

Guided Resources

Primary public sources selected for accuracy and maintainability. FTCC-specific resources remain clearly distinguished.

FTCC-created resources

Printable faculty resource pack

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Choose a resource collection

Each collection points to the primary resources for a common faculty task. The complete downloadable library remains below.

Complete downloadable library

Open a black-and-white PDF to print immediately, save the PDF for later, or download the editable Word version.

Printable 01

FTCC Course Kickstart Checklist

Required navigation, Simple Syllabus, course settings, grading setup, census activity, and the initial Student View check.

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Student Starting Point Map

A clear path from the course Home page through the Welcome module, Simple Syllabus, Course Entry Quiz, and Module 1.

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Modules, Requirements, and Prerequisites

Explains the Course Entry Quiz gate, completion requirements, prerequisites, publication, and Student View testing.

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Canvas Dates Decoder

Distinguishes due dates, availability dates, until dates, module unlock dates, course dates, and section dates.

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Publish and Visibility Troubleshooter

A diagnostic path for determining why students cannot see a course item, module, file, or activity.

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Assignment and New Quiz Setup Checklist

A repeatable setup and verification checklist for Assignments, Discussions, and New Quizzes.

The PDF is formatted in black and white for reliable campus or home printing. The DOCX is editable.

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FTCC Course Readiness Review

The reusable final course-launch review for navigation, starting structure, modules, grading, links, tools, and Student View.

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Student View Click-Path and Verification Guide

Exact access path, Test Student checks, reset guidance, limits, and a final student-perspective review.

Black-and-white one-page PDF; editable DOCX included.

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Simple Syllabus Setup and Verification

Required navigation placement, Canvas Syllabus distinction, local-content caution, and Student View verification.

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Course Entry Quiz Commons Import

Import the approved FTCC resource, inspect imported content, remove duplicates, place the New Quiz, and verify module access.

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Assignment Groups and Weighted Grades

Match syllabus categories, place every graded item correctly, enter percentages, and check the student Grades view.

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Link Validator: Check, Repair, and Verify

Run validation, repair copied course links and file permissions, review false positives, and retest in Student View.

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Canvas Accessibility Quick Check

Headings, links, images, tables, contrast, captions, files, and the Canvas Accessibility Checker.

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Grade Posting and Feedback Visibility

Understand the difference between entering, hiding, and posting grades.

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Canvas Rubrics: Create, Attach, and Use

Connect grading criteria to assignments, discussions, and SpeedGrader.

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New Quizzes: Shell, Build, Preview, Publish

Move from assignment settings to a tested, student-ready New Quiz.

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New Quizzes Item Banks: Benefits, Tradeoffs, and Editing Rights

Use banks intentionally when questions need reuse, controlled sharing, or random selection.

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Rich Content Editor Essentials

Create readable, linked, accessible Canvas content without fragile formatting.

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Canvas Accessibility Checker and Content Verification

Use the built-in checker, then complete the checks it cannot perform.

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Assign To and Differentiated Dates

Give the correct students the correct dates without creating accidental exclusions.

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What Students See After You Grade

Verify scores, comments, rubrics, annotations, and quiz feedback from the student side.

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Angela-created Guidde walkthroughs addedFour Angela-created video walkthroughs and six new click-path printables are now connected to the exact sections and topics they support: Course Navigation, Welcome Module setup, Course Entry Quiz module creation, and Module Locking.

Guidde Walkthrough

Canvas Left-Side Navigation Menu Setup

Shows faculty how to arrange and simplify the Canvas course navigation menu.

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Guidde Walkthrough

Setting up the “Welcome” Module

Shows faculty how to prepare the required student starting module.

Watch Walkthrough

Guidde Walkthrough

Creating the Module for the Course Entry Quiz

Shows faculty how to create the required Course Entry Quiz module.

Watch Walkthrough

Guidde Walkthrough

Module Locking Setup

Shows faculty how to configure the module access sequence and locking setup.

Watch Walkthrough
ResourceSourceUse
Canvas Instructor Guide (external)InstructurePrimary official reference for Canvas instructor procedures.
Canvas Basics Guide (external)InstructureOfficial overview of Canvas concepts, access, browsers, and core features.
Canvas Student Guide (external)InstructureUseful for checking what students are expected to see and do.
New Quizzes Overview (external)InstructureOfficial overview of the New Quizzes workflow.
Validate links in a course (external)InstructureOfficial steps for running the Canvas Link Validator.
Canvas Accessibility Resources (external)InstructureOfficial accessibility guidance and product resources.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (external)W3CAuthoritative accessibility standards and explanations.
/Build Audit

Build status

Coverage Audit and Source Map

This audit maps the workshop checklist, FTCC-created printables, Guidde walkthroughs, official Canvas resources, and remaining institution-specific confirmation needs.

Current coverage status: The standing resource now includes all ten primary sections, 28 printable resources, four Angela-created Guidde walkthroughs, a searchable Topic Index, a glossary, curated resource collections, and a troubleshooting center. Remaining gaps are limited primarily to institution-controlled procedures or contacts that should not be invented.
10primary content sections
38topic-index entries
25glossary definitions

Controlling FTCC content included

  • Required navigation order
  • Simple Syllabus placement
  • FTCC banner
  • Welcome module and instructor content
  • Course Entry Quiz module and Commons resource
  • Standard eight-module organization
  • Assignment groups and weights
  • Course Entry Quiz prerequisite or unlock setup
  • NetTutor language for 100% online courses
  • Final Student View and Link Validator checks

Hard constraints applied

  • New Quizzes only
  • No Classic Quizzes procedures or glossary comparison
  • No Canvas-integrated AI features
  • No invented support contacts or local procedures
  • FTCC-specific gaps marked as pending rather than guessed

Still needed from FTCC

  • Exact FTCC Canvas login instructions, if more detail than “from the FTCC website” is desired
  • Approved support contacts by tool
  • Direct Simple Syllabus local instructions
  • Approved census-activity procedure
  • Approved Course Entry Quiz Commons directions
  • Any local Panopto, Class Collaborate, LockDown Browser, publisher-tool, and NetTutor procedures

Public source strategy

  • Use official Instructure guides as the primary Canvas procedure source.
  • Use W3C for accessibility standards.
  • Add established college or university tutorials only when they clarify a task not adequately covered by the official guide.
  • Limit each topic to one primary resource and only meaningful secondary resources.
Getting Started in Canvas

Section 1 of 10

Getting Started in Canvas

Confirm that you are in the correct course and understand whether it is a live, sandbox, or development space before editing.

Checklist

Workshop checklist

  • Access Canvas from the FTCC website and log in.
  • Use a supported browser and create a bookmark.
  • Work safely with multiple tabs and save changes.
  • Recognize common editing mistakes and recovery options.
  • Distinguish live, sandbox, and development courses.
  • Distinguish published and unpublished courses, modules, and items.
FTCC Required

Verified FTCC requirements

  • Access Canvas from the FTCC website and log in.
Canvas How-To

How to do it

  • Open Canvas from the FTCC website.
  • Confirm the course name and term before making changes.
  • Use a current version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge supported by Canvas.
  • Bookmark the FTCC Canvas login page rather than a page inside a specific course.
  • Save before closing an editor or moving to another page.
Guided Resources

Primary resources

Canvas Instructor Guide (external)
Instructure. Search the official guide for the exact feature named in this section.

Local video walkthrough: no Angela-created Guidde has been assigned to this topic yet.

Try It in Your Course

Complete one useful action

Open Canvas from the FTCC website.

Verify

Confirm it works

  • Open the course in a second tab and confirm both tabs show the same course name.
  • Publish and unpublish a practice item in a sandbox or development course.
  • Return to Student View to confirm the visibility change.
Common Problems

Watch for these issues

  • Editing the wrong course or term.
  • Closing a tab before saving.
  • Assuming an unpublished item is visible because the instructor can open it.
  • Using an outdated browser or a browser with interfering extensions.
Canvas Tour and Student View

Section 2 of 10

Canvas Tour and Student View

Use Student View as a routine verification step, not only as a final check.

Checklist

Workshop checklist

  • Locate Home, Announcements, Simple Syllabus, Modules, Grades, Pages, Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, Files, Inbox, SpeedGrader, and Settings.
  • Identify where Canvas items are created, stored, and displayed.
  • Open Student View and verify what students can currently see.
  • Recognize how unpublished modules or items affect access.
FTCC Required

Verified FTCC requirements

  • Locate Home, Announcements, Simple Syllabus, Modules, Grades, Pages, Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, Files, Inbox, SpeedGrader, and Settings.
Canvas How-To

How to do it

  • Use Course Navigation to move between course areas.
  • Remember that an item can live in Pages, Assignments, Discussions, New Quizzes, or Files and also appear inside a Module.
  • Open Settings, then Student View, to inspect the course as a test student.
  • Check the Home page, Modules, first required action, and links.
Try It in Your Course

Complete one useful action

Use Course Navigation to move between course areas.

Verify

Confirm it works

  • Enter Student View.
  • Locate the first place students should begin.
  • Open the first module and one required item.
  • Leave Student View and correct any visibility or navigation issue.
Common Problems

Watch for these issues

  • The module is published but a required item inside it is not.
  • The item is published but its parent module is not.
  • A link works for the instructor but not for students because of permissions.
  • Student View data is mistaken for a real student submission.
Course Kickstart: Settings, Navigation, and Required FTCC Setup

Section 3 of 10

Course Kickstart: Settings, Navigation, and Required FTCC Setup

Complete the required FTCC setup before building additional content so students encounter a consistent starting structure.

Checklist

Workshop checklist

  • Review course details, start/end dates, visibility, and participation settings.
  • Place navigation in the required order: Home, Announcements, Simple Syllabus, Modules, Grades.
  • Enable only tools used: Panopto, Class Collaborate, LockDown Browser, approved third-party tools, and NetTutor for 100% online courses.
  • Disable unused links, including the Canvas Syllabus link.
  • Apply the approved FTCC Canvas template banner.
  • Set the grading schema to match the syllabus grade scale.
  • Create assignment groups and weights that match the syllabus.
  • Review late and missing policies when used.
  • Set up the required census activity and verify in Student View.
  • Set up Simple Syllabus and confirm student access.
  • Review copied/imported content for duplicate or outdated items.
FTCC Required

Verified FTCC requirements

  • Place navigation in the required order: Home, Announcements, Simple Syllabus, Modules, Grades.
  • Enable only tools used: Panopto, Class Collaborate, LockDown Browser, approved third-party tools, and NetTutor for 100% online courses.
  • Apply the approved FTCC Canvas template banner.
  • Create assignment groups and weights that match the syllabus.
  • Set up the required census activity and verify in Student View.
  • Set up Simple Syllabus and confirm student access.
Canvas How-To

How to do it

  • Open Settings and review Course Details.
  • Open Navigation and arrange the required links in this order: Home, Announcements, Simple Syllabus, Modules, Grades.
  • Disable the Canvas Syllabus link and other unused navigation links.
  • Enable only tools actually used in the course.
  • Confirm the FTCC banner and Simple Syllabus access.
  • Match the grading scheme, assignment groups, and weights to the approved syllabus.
  • Inspect imported content for duplicates, old dates, and obsolete links.
Try It in Your Course

Complete one useful action

Open Settings and review Course Details.

Verify

Confirm it works

  • Use Student View to verify the navigation order and Simple Syllabus access.
  • Open Grades and confirm the assignment-group weights match the syllabus.
  • Verify the required census activity appears and is available as intended.
Common Problems

Watch for these issues

  • Confusing the Canvas Syllabus link with Simple Syllabus.
  • Weights total more or less than 100%.
  • Imported content retains old dates or duplicate modules.
  • A required navigation item is enabled but placed below unused tools.
Student Starting Point and Course Entry

Section 4 of 10

Student Starting Point and Course Entry

Give students one unmistakable starting point that connects the Home page, Welcome module, syllabus, Course Entry Quiz, and first instructional task.

Checklist

Workshop checklist

  • Move “Welcome! Your Journey Begins Here!” to the top of Modules.
  • Select and edit the course Home page.
  • Edit the “Hello!” instructor welcome message.
  • Edit “About Your Instructor” and add a photo and/or introductory video.
  • Include an introductory video when required for a 100% online course.
  • Provide Start Here directions, syllabus access, materials, technology requirements, support, and the first required action.
  • Create a module titled “Course Entry Quiz.”
  • Add the FTCC-approved Course Entry Quiz from Canvas Commons.
  • Create or schedule the opening announcement.
  • Verify that students have one clear place to begin.
FTCC Required

Verified FTCC requirements

  • Edit “About Your Instructor” and add a photo and/or introductory video.
  • Include an introductory video when required for a 100% online course.
  • Provide Start Here directions, syllabus access, materials, technology requirements, support, and the first required action.
  • Create a module titled “Course Entry Quiz.”
  • Add the FTCC-approved Course Entry Quiz from Canvas Commons.
Canvas How-To

How to do it

  • Move the required Welcome module to the top of Modules.
  • Select the intended course Home page and update the welcome content.
  • Update About Your Instructor with current information and media as required.
  • Create the Course Entry Quiz module and add the approved FTCC resource from Commons.
  • Write the opening announcement with where to begin, the first action, and the most important date.
Guided Resources

Primary resources

Canvas Instructor Guide (external)
Instructure. Search the official guide for the exact feature named in this section.

Setting up the “Welcome” Module (external)
Guidde tutorial created by Angela Westmoreland, M.Ed. Use this while preparing “Welcome! Your Journey Begins Here!”

Creating the Module for the Course Entry Quiz (external)
Guidde tutorial created by Angela Westmoreland, M.Ed. Use this while creating the required Course Entry Quiz module.

Printable guide: Open / print Course Entry Quiz Commons Import · Editable DOCX
Try It in Your Course

Complete one useful action

Move the required Welcome module to the top of Modules.

Verify

Confirm it works

  • Enter Student View from the Home page.
  • Follow only the directions visible to students.
  • Complete the path from the Home page to the Course Entry Quiz.
  • Confirm there are no competing starting points.
Common Problems

Watch for these issues

  • The Home page and Modules give conflicting directions.
  • The Course Entry Quiz exists but is not in the required module.
  • The welcome page is current but the announcement contains old dates.
  • A video is added without captions or a text alternative.
Modules, Files, and Student Experience

Section 5 of 10

Modules, Files, and Student Experience

Use Modules as the student-facing learning path while keeping Pages, Assignments, Discussions, New Quizzes, and Files organized in their source areas.

Checklist

Workshop checklist

  • Organize eight instructional modules when using the standard FTCC structure.
  • Include a module overview with introduction, MLOs, and assignment summary.
  • Include learning content, assignments, discussions, quizzes, and a module wrap-up.
  • Use clear module names, logical order, and consistent item naming.
  • Use dates in titles only when they improve clarity.
  • Set requirements, prerequisites, availability dates, and locks intentionally.
  • Set Modules 1–8 to unlock after the Course Entry Quiz module is completed when required.
  • Publish both the module and each required item.
  • Organize files, verify permissions, remove duplicates, and check links.
  • Know the difference between removing from a module and deleting from the course.
  • Test the first module in Student View.
FTCC Required

Verified FTCC requirements

  • Organize eight instructional modules when using the standard FTCC structure.
  • Set Modules 1–8 to unlock after the Course Entry Quiz module is completed when required.
  • Publish both the module and each required item.
Canvas How-To

How to do it

  • Build the standard eight-module structure when it applies.
  • Give each module an overview, learning content, activities or assessments, and a wrap-up.
  • Use requirements to define completion and prerequisites to control sequence.
  • Check unlock dates and item availability dates together.
  • Publish the parent module and every item students must access.
  • Organize files with clear names and verify student permissions.
Try It in Your Course

Complete one useful action

Build the standard eight-module structure when it applies.

Verify

Confirm it works

  • Run through Module 1 in Student View using Next and Previous.
  • Open every required file and link.
  • Confirm the Course Entry Quiz completion rule unlocks instructional modules when required.
Common Problems

Watch for these issues

  • Removing an item from a module does not delete it from the course.
  • A published module can contain unpublished items.
  • A prerequisite points to the wrong module.
  • Files are linked but remain restricted to students.
Creating and Editing Canvas Content

Section 6 of 10

Creating and Editing Canvas Content

Create clear, accessible Canvas pages that explain what students will do and connect content to the correct learning path.

Checklist

Workshop checklist

  • Create or revise a page in the Rich Content Editor.
  • Use headings, concise text, and readable formatting.
  • Add meaningful internal and external links.
  • Add images with alternative text.
  • Add files from Canvas Files or a device and verify access.
  • Use tables only when needed and keep them readable.
  • Check color contrast and use the Canvas Accessibility Checker.
  • Use the 5 Ws: What, Why, Where, When, Who.
FTCC Required

Verified FTCC requirements

No additional FTCC-specific requirement is stated for this section beyond the workshop checklist. Follow local directions provided during training.

Canvas How-To

How to do it

  • Use built-in heading styles rather than bold text as a substitute for headings.
  • Write descriptive link text that explains the destination.
  • Add alternative text that communicates an image’s purpose, or mark decorative images appropriately.
  • Use tables only for true row-and-column data and identify headers.
  • Run the Canvas Accessibility Checker before publishing.
  • Apply the 5 Ws to confirm purpose, placement, timing, audience, and action.
Try It in Your Course

Complete one useful action

Use built-in heading styles rather than bold text as a substitute for headings.

Verify

Confirm it works

  • Use the Accessibility Checker.
  • Navigate the page by headings.
  • Test every link and file in Student View.
  • Check the page at a narrow browser width.
Common Problems

Watch for these issues

  • Pasting formatting from Word creates inconsistent styles.
  • Links use vague text such as “click here.”
  • Images have filenames instead of useful alternative text.
  • A table is used for visual layout rather than data.
Assignments, Discussions, New Quizzes, and Rubrics

Section 7 of 10

Assignments, Discussions, New Quizzes, and Rubrics

Build activities around the student action and verify both the setup and the student experience. FTCC uses New Quizzes only.

Checklist

Workshop checklist

  • Choose the correct Canvas element for the activity.
  • Write a descriptive title and clear student instructions.
  • Set points, group, grading method, submission type, and attempts.
  • Set due and availability dates correctly.
  • Add and review a rubric when used.
  • Place the item in the correct module and publish it.
  • Review New Quizzes settings, question types, question titles, and item-bank choices.
  • Use discussion groups or peer review only when intended.
  • Preview or test the item in Student View.
  • Locate it in SpeedGrader and review feedback options.
FTCC Required

Verified FTCC requirements

No additional FTCC-specific requirement is stated for this section beyond the workshop checklist. Follow local directions provided during training.

Canvas How-To

How to do it

  • Choose Page, Assignment, Discussion, or New Quiz according to what students must do.
  • Write instructions that state the task, submission method, grading basis, dates, and help path.
  • Set the assignment group before relying on weighted grades.
  • Use due dates for expected completion and availability dates for access windows.
  • Attach and review rubrics before students submit.
  • For New Quizzes, review the Build area, settings, question titles, question types, feedback, and item-bank decisions.
Guided Resources

Primary resources

Canvas Instructor Guide (external)
Instructure. Search the official guide for the exact feature named in this section.

New Quizzes Overview (external)
Instructure. Official overview for New Quizzes.

Local video walkthrough: no Angela-created Guidde has been assigned to this topic yet.

Core-skill printables: New Quizzes: Shell, Build, Preview, Publish · New Quizzes Item Banks: Benefits, Tradeoffs, and Editing Rights · Canvas Rubrics: Create, Attach, and Use · Assign To and Differentiated Dates · Discussions, Announcements, and Inbox
Try It in Your Course

Complete one useful action

Choose Page, Assignment, Discussion, or New Quiz according to what students must do.

Verify

Confirm it works

  • Preview the activity in Student View.
  • Submit a test response where appropriate.
  • Open SpeedGrader and verify the rubric and feedback tools.
  • Confirm the item appears in the intended module and gradebook group.
Common Problems

Watch for these issues

  • A due date is mistaken for an access-closing date.
  • The rubric is created but not attached.
  • A New Quiz is published before its Build settings are reviewed.
  • The item is published but absent from the student learning path.
Communication and Grading

Section 8 of 10

Communication and Grading

Use course-wide announcements for shared information, Inbox for targeted communication, and SpeedGrader for submission-specific feedback.

Checklist

Workshop checklist

  • Create or revise the opening announcement.
  • Use Announcements and Inbox appropriately.
  • Review messages, notification expectations, and contact information.
  • Use SpeedGrader to review, grade, and provide feedback.
  • Review missing/late indicators and student grade visibility.
  • Check the student Grades view.
FTCC Required

Verified FTCC requirements

No additional FTCC-specific requirement is stated for this section beyond the workshop checklist. Follow local directions provided during training.

Canvas How-To

How to do it

  • Use an opening announcement to welcome students, name where to begin, identify the first action, and provide the key date and support path.
  • Use Inbox for individuals or selected course groups.
  • Review the grade posting policy before grading.
  • Use SpeedGrader comments, annotations, rubrics, and scores intentionally.
  • Check missing and late policies before applying them to active courses.
Try It in Your Course

Complete one useful action

Use an opening announcement to welcome students, name where to begin, identify the first action, and provide the key date and support path.

Verify

Confirm it works

  • Open the student Grades view in Student View.
  • Confirm released grades and feedback appear as intended.
  • Review one assignment in SpeedGrader and verify its rubric, comments, and status.
Common Problems

Watch for these issues

  • A grade is entered but hidden by the posting policy.
  • An announcement assumes students have enabled immediate notifications.
  • Missing and late policies are applied without checking exceptions.
  • Feedback is placed somewhere students do not know to look.
Canvas-Connected Technology

Section 9 of 10

Canvas-Connected Technology

Include only approved, necessary tools and make the student access path, login requirements, costs, privacy considerations, and support route clear.

Checklist

Workshop checklist

  • Locate and test Panopto and supported synchronous tools.
  • Review LockDown Browser, publisher systems, and approved third-party tools when used.
  • Verify where students access each tool and whether login or cost is required.
  • Test internal and external links.
  • Identify the correct support contact for each tool.
  • Vet external resources before adding them.
FTCC Required

Verified FTCC requirements

  • Verify where students access each tool and whether login or cost is required.
Canvas How-To

How to do it

  • Enable only tools used in the course.
  • Place each tool where students will actually access it.
  • State whether a separate account, purchase, access code, download, or device is required.
  • Test links and launch behavior in Student View when possible.
  • Record the appropriate support contact for Canvas, the vendor, or the institution.
Try It in Your Course

Complete one useful action

Enable only tools used in the course.

Verify

Confirm it works

  • Launch each required tool from the same location students will use.
  • Check mobile and narrow-screen behavior when relevant.
  • Confirm the first-use directions explain login, cost, and support.
Common Problems

Watch for these issues

  • A tool link appears in navigation but is never explained.
  • The instructor can launch the tool but students cannot.
  • Costs or access codes are disclosed too late.
  • An external resource is added without accessibility or privacy review.
Course Readiness Review and Follow-Up

Section 10 of 10

Course Readiness Review and Follow-Up

Finish with a student-centered launch review and a written follow-up plan for anything that remains unresolved.

Checklist

Workshop checklist

  • Verify required navigation order and hide unused links.
  • Verify the FTCC banner, Welcome module, Home page, instructor information, Simple Syllabus, and Course Entry Quiz.
  • Verify course dates, visibility, grading schema, groups, and weights.
  • Verify the first module is organized, published, accessible, and ready.
  • Verify at least one activity is correctly configured and available.
  • Verify required files, links, and external tools work for students.
  • Run the Canvas Link Validator and review or correct reported issues.
  • Complete a final Student View review.
  • Document unresolved issues, priorities, and support needed.
  • Identify the next action, support contact, and target completion date.
FTCC Required

Verified FTCC requirements

  • Verify required navigation order and hide unused links.
  • Verify the FTCC banner, Welcome module, Home page, instructor information, Simple Syllabus, and Course Entry Quiz.
  • Verify course dates, visibility, grading schema, groups, and weights.
  • Verify required files, links, and external tools work for students.
Canvas How-To

How to do it

  • Run Validate Links in Content from Course Settings.
  • Complete a final Student View path from Home through the first required task.
  • Check navigation, dates, visibility, grading, modules, files, and external tools.
  • Document issues with the course, what was tried, the desired outcome, urgency, and next support contact.
Try It in Your Course

Complete one useful action

Run Validate Links in Content from Course Settings.

Verify

Confirm it works

  • Confirm students can enter the course and know where to begin.
  • Confirm required elements are published and accessible.
  • Confirm dates and grade settings match the syllabus.
  • Confirm the first instructional module is ready.
Common Problems

Watch for these issues

  • Link Validator results are ignored without review.
  • The instructor checks individual items but not the complete student path.
  • Old imported dates remain hidden in assignments.
  • Unresolved issues are remembered but not documented.