Canvas LMS For Dummies
- Length: 304 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: For Dummies
- Publication Date: 2022-02-02
- ISBN-10: 1119828422
- ISBN-13: 9781119828426
- Sales Rank: #197598 (See Top 100 Books)
Make digital learning effortless with Canvas
The potential of digital learning is limitless. But implementing it in the real-world can sometimes be a challenge, especially when you have to learn the ins and outs of a new platform. So, why not choose a learning management system (LMS) that actually makes your life, and the lives of your students, easier?
In Canvas For Dummies, a team of expert digital educators walks you through every important aspect of the hugely popular Canvas LMS. Written specifically for busy teachers hoping to make the most of the tools at their disposal, the book offers step-by-step instructions to design, build, and integrate a fully functional Canvas environment. From creating your first classroom home page to taking advantage of Canvas modules, you’ll learn how to use the platform to engage your students and improve their learning.
Full of practical guidance and useful tips, this “how-to” handbook helps you:
- Navigate the creation of a blended learning environment and take advantage of the benefits of both in-person and online learning
- Manage collaborative environments and leverage Canvas modules to deliver a superior learning experience
- Integrate your Canvas modules with pre-existing, in-person material to create an intuitive environment
This book is an absolute necessity for any educator or parent hoping to improve student outcomes with the powerful tools included in the Canvas LMS.
Cover Title Page Copyright Table of Contents Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here Part 1: Getting Started with Canvas LMS Chapter 1: The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Canvas Who Uses Canvas? What Is an LMS? When Should You Use Canvas? Where Is Canvas Used? Why Do Folks Use Canvas? Chapter 2: Shifting Your Mindset The Pandemic That Reinvented Education It’s Go Time! Helping Learners in the Digital Space Leveraging Canvas for All Learning Styles Part 2: Welcome to the Jungle Chapter 3: The Panda Primer The Lowdown on Logging In Getting Comfortable with the Canvas Dashboard The Global Navigation Menu Using the Three Dots, er, Options Menu To the Right: The Sidebar Chapter 4: Where the Magic Happens: Setting Up a Course Creating Your First Course Getting Creative with Course Tiles Updating Course Settings Looking at Learning in the Student View Validating Your Links Checking for Accessibility, Usability, and Learnability Chapter 5: Rolling in the RCE Exploring the RCE Creating a Visual Learning Experience You’re the Star! Using the Media Recorder Practicing with an Announcement Less Is More: Aesthetics and Logical Learning Chapter 6: You’ve Got Mail in Canvas Inbox Exploring the Canvas Inbox Composing a Message Considerations Regarding Communication Should You Delete or Archive? Implementing a Deliberate Communication Plan Your Secret Weapon: Using the Media Recorder Chapter 7: Using the Canvas Calendar Exploring the Canvas Calendar Adjusting Calendar Views Adding Events Adding Assignments Change Dates Here, Sync Everywhere Integrating the Canvas Calendar with Other Calendars The Power of the Calendar to Teach Life Skills Part 3: Living That Panda Life Chapter 8: Communicating the Canvas Way Creating Canvas Announcements Media Recorder: Letting Students Hear Your Voice Building Compassion and Relationships Elevating Communication with the Mobile App Chapter 9: Grazing through a Forest of Modules The Backbone of Self-Contained Learning Creating Modules Adding Content to Modules Editing Modules Pace Yourselves! Using Requirements and Prerequisites Gamifying Your Course with Badges Chapter 10: Climbing the Deliverables Tree Creating and Editing Pages Building Meaningful Discussions Designing Assignments Launching Quizzes and Question Banks Chapter 11: Grading Efficiency for Panda Naps Navigating the Gradebook The Low-Down on Canvas SpeedGrader Targeting Feedback with Laser-Focused Communication Creating Rubrics and Outcomes Part 4: Collaborating with Your Panda Pals Chapter 12: Running Wild: How to Own Student Ownership Impactful Integrations Extending Learning Beyond the Ordinary Chapter 13: Collaborating with Fellow Pandas Finding Inspiration in Canvas Commons Sharing Content in Canvas Commons Leveraging the Power of Blueprint Courses Chapter 14: Joining the Canvas User Family Exploring the Canvas Community Website Becoming a Canvas Certified Educator Connecting with Fellow Pandas The Canvascasters Podcast Part 5: The Part of Tens Chapter 15: Ten Canvas Facts and Figures The Canvas Community Is Huge Canvas Is Updated Frequently Canvas Uptime Is 99.99% Canvas Is Cloud-Based Canvas Is Brought to You by Instructure Canvas Has Been Adopted in 13 States Canvas Is Worldwide Canvas Is the Number One Choice in Higher Ed Canvas Offers Three Mobile Apps Canvas Loves Pandas Chapter 16: Ten Favorite Canvas Add-Ons Canvas Studio MasteryConnect Google Assignments LTI Flipgrid LTI Redirect Tool YouTube InSpace ClassCraft ePortfolios Impact by Instructure Chapter 17: Ten Productive Ways to Use the Canvas Mobile App Shift Your Mindset Set a Profile Pic Help Students Set Up Notifications Take Attendance Keep Calendar Events Up to Date Add Audio and Video Comments Send Messages Access Student View Add Files Directly to Your Course Join the Canvas Mobile Users Hub Index About the Authors Advertisement Page Connect with Dummies End User License Agreement
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