UCSB Deluxe Template Checklist
UCSB has created templates for your Canvas courses. Choose from three color schemes in a 10-week template and one color in a 6-week template. They’ve been tested with students, faculty, and staff for usability, accessibility, and to look great in the Canvas mobile app.
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First, import the template into your course via the Canvas Commons.
Then, follow this checklist to build your course:
Edit the Homepage to add Course Name, quarter & year.
- Edit the Course Information section
- Swap the image (optional) for one of your own
- Paste your syllabus information or upload a document on the Syllabus page
- Edit or remove pages in Modules:
- Edit Getting to Know You Surveys (in Module “Best Practices”)
- Create new assignments, add them to the right module, and link them to the weekly lecture pages
- Create Classic Quizzes or New Quizzes. Add them to the right module and link them to the weekly lecture pages
- Create discussions (if using) and add them to the right module
- Publish all modules and items you want students to see
- Create a weighted Gradebook (if using)
- Adjust the Grade Posting Policy
- Adjust the Course Grading Scheme
Your course is ready! Make sure to publish the course. Once your course is published, send an announcement to welcome your students.