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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.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Canvas LMS 5
Chapter 1: The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Canvas 7
Chapter 2: Shifting Your Mindset 19
Part 2: Welcome to the Jungle 31
Chapter 3: The Panda Primer 33
Chapter 4: Where the Magic Happens: Setting Up a Course 49
Chapter 5: Rolling in the RCE 69
Chapter 6: You've Got Mail in Canvas Inbox 89
Chapter 7: Using the Canvas Calendar 105
Part 3: Living That Panda Life 121
Chapter 8: Communicating the Canvas Way 123
Chapter 9: Grazing through a Forest of Modules 135
Chapter 10: Climbing the Deliverables Tree 155
Chapter 11: Grading Efficiency for Panda Naps 181
Part 4: Collaborating with Your Panda Pals 205
Chapter 12: Running Wild: How to Own Student Ownership 207
Chapter 13: Collaborating with Fellow Pandas 219
Chapter 14: Joining the Canvas User Family 233
Part 5: The Part of Tens 249
Chapter 15: Ten Canvas Facts and Figures 251
Chapter 16: Ten Favorite Canvas Add-Ons 259
Chapter 17: Ten Productive Ways to Use the Canvas Mobile App 271
Index 277
About the author
Marcus Painter and
Eddie Small are both Senior Managers at Instructure, the parent company of Canvas LMS. Prior to joining Instructure, both worked as classroom educators, technology coordinators, and district leaders in Indiana. They are co-hosts of The Canvascasters, a podcast focused on conversations surrounding EdTech and leadership through the power of Canvas LMS.
Summary
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.
