Canvas – Getting Started for Instructors

New to teaching in Canvas by Instructure? Check out the articles below to get information about how to get started in Canvas. For more information, please visit Canvas’s instructor documentation page.

Course Basics

• What are the system and browser requirements for Canvas?
• How do I add an announcement in a course?
• How do I use the Course Home Page as an instructor?
• How do I manage Course Navigation links?
• How do I use the People page in a course?
• How can I set up and use Student Groups in my course?
• How do I use the Roll Call Attendance tool in a course?
• How do I enable a grading scheme for a course?

Creating Course Content and Assignments

• How do I add a module?
• How do I add course content as module items?
• What is the Rich Content Editor (RCE)?
• How do I create a new page in a course?
• How do I create an icon using the Rich Content Editor Icon Maker?
• How do I use the Assignments Index Page?
• What assignment types can I create in a course?
• How do I create an assignment?
• What is the difference between assignment due dates and availability dates?
• How do I add a rubric in a course?
• How do I add a rubric to an assignment?
• How do I add an assignment group in a course?

SpeedGrader and Gradebook

• How do I use SpeedGrader?
• How do I enter and edit grades in SpeedGrader?
• How do I grade group assignments in SpeedGrader?
• How do I use the Gradebook?
• How do I enter and edit grades in the Gradebook?
• How do I weight the final course grade based on assignment groups?