Course Setup Checklist

This checklist will help you create a Canvas course that includes your files, assignments, discussions, quizzes, content pages, modules, a syllabus, announcements, rubrics for grading, conferences, student groups, and a gradebook.

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File Imports and Organization	Get all files/content into Canvas where it can then be managed
Import individual files (or .zip file)
Create/arrange folders
Arrange files in folders
Course Customization	Create a clean and intuitive course; Add apps to facilitate course design
Customize course home page
Customize course navigation
Adjust course settings
Assignments/Discussions/Quizzes	Create learning activities that allow you to assess student comprehension
Add assignments & details	more...
Add discussions & details	more...
Add quiz settings & questions	more...
Publish applicable content
Pages	Create dynamic learning content on a free-form content page
Learn about content pages
Create content pages	more...
Modules	Organize course content and create an intuitive workflow for students
Create modules + add content
Reorder modules + content
Add prerequisites + requirements
Publish applicable modules	more...
Syllabus	Display course expectations and institutional policies
Learn more about the syllabus
Add syllabus content
Announcements	Communicate with students to keep them interested, informed and involved
Learn how to use announcements
Create and delay announcements	more...
Rubrics	Clearly define assignment expectations and simplify grading student work
Create rubrics for your course
Add rubrics to assignments - - - - - -	Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes
Set up free-form responses if desired
Conferences	Set up conferences to have virtual meetings with students
Learn how to use conferences
Create a conference
Groups	Allow students to work on assignments, and discussions or even study together
Learn about student groups
Create a set of course groups
Manually arrange students	more...
Gradebook	Ensure all assignments are ready for grading
Mute assignments if desired
Arrange/sort gradebook as desired	more...
Calendar	Ensure all events and assignments occur on the appropriate dates
Adjust event/assignment dates