Simplify online and hybrid learning with Canvas with the help of this updated second edition
Discover best practices to engage with students as they complete assignments and receive feedback through the Gradebook
Follow clear directions to use Canvas tools and features for your educational requirements

Description

Canvas is an online learning management system (LMS) and one of the most powerful teaching tools that educational institutions worldwide have adopted thanks to its streamlined functionality, intuitive user interface, and robust features. This revised second edition of Canvas LMS Course Design will show you how to design, create, and teach engaging classes in online, hybrid, or fusion settings using the Canvas LMS. The book will guide you through the steps of setting up your Canvas account, creating activities and assignments, designing and customizing the course layout, and teaching your course. Whether you're using an institutional or Free-for-Teacher account, you'll be able to use Canvas for grading, feedback, and communication with and between students. As you progress, you'll learn how to integrate external apps and services with Canvas. Finally, the book features an exclusive section detailing how you can use Canvas' built-in resources as well as other resources to tackle challenges while working with the LMS. Throughout, this book will give you the technical knowledge you need to create unique learning experiences for students. By the end of this Canvas LMS Course Design, you'll be able to successfully teach online with the help of logical descriptions and step-by-step screenshots that clearly explain how to build a phenomenal course.

Who is this book for?

This book is for educators who want to use Canvas to deliver instructions in online, hybrid, or fusion teaching models. Whether you’re new to online learning or a seasoned expert, you will be able to learn both the primary functions and the advanced features of Canvas with this book. As a minimum, beginner-level experience with online learning is required given the widespread implementation of distance learning due to the pandemic.

What you will learn

Understand online learning as a powerful and unique tool for student growth
Create, access, and personalize your user account and profile settings in Canvas
Generate, upload, and import course content for students to engage with as participants in your courses
Design and sequence the content of your course to present information and activities with clarity and simplicity
Discover expert techniques for designing a curriculum and creating activities
Explore Canvas features that meet your educational needs, such as online assessments and content delivery

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Rachel Pedler Aug 31, 2021

As a teacher that was challenged with suddenly transitioning to Canvas LMS during the COVID-19 pandemic, I did not have the time to explore the various features and creative ways Canvas can support students. I found myself in survival mode. This book allowed me to explore beyond the Canvas basics by offering suggestions for supporting students with building "21st-century skills" such as netiquette, collaboration, and discussions using Canvas features. This book is a great choice for novice Canvas educators and skilled Canvas educators alike.

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allison K. Aug 26, 2021

Product is helpful and guiding me to make an effective CANVAS platform for my students!!

Daniel Cruz Aug 23, 2021

As EdTech coordinator at an international independent PK-12 school in NYC, I’m currently in the difficult position of selecting a new LMS (we are moving away of PowerSchool Unified Classroom). The truth is that only a few of the available platforms offer the necessary tools to cater for the diverse needs of a PK-12 school that uses Standard Based Grading. For us, at this point, the candidates are Schoology and Canvas. Because we have worked with PowerSchool for a long time, I’ve had the chance to use and test Schoology extensively. I cannot say the same about Canvas; I never had the opportunity to use this platform as an educator. Fortunately, this book appeared on my path, and it has been extremely useful to understand the workflow in Canvas. The step-by-step approach, and the fact that it’s written by an educator, are huge advantage points. Ryan John does a great job explaining every topic through the lens of a teacher but always keeping the student in mind. He’ll show you how to import content from other compatible platforms, how to create and edit assignments, how to add quizzes, how to publish your course and view it as a student, how to communicate with your students through Canvas and he’ll show you the basics of the Learning Mastery Gradebook. The graphics and charts used by Ryan John will be of great help to you if you are a visual learner. I now feel equipped to lead some Canvas trials at school after reading this book. I recommend this book if you're starting with Canvas, or if you want to learn of its new tools to support in-person, online or hybrid teaching and learning.

William L. Siler, Ph.D. Aug 10, 2021

I actually got this book for a friend so this is a second hand review reflecting the abundant thanks that flowed back my direction. The friend is a senior faculty member in the position of having to transition from Blackboard to Canvas. She was really struggling with how to get her classes built in Canvas after years in Blackboard. I bought her this book and she says it made her life so much better. She has dutifully worked her way through, building her courses with this book open beside her. She considers this book a Godsend.

Ahsanul Karim Aug 09, 2021

Ryan John has written an excellent reference for those who want to learn Canvas quickly. Our school is considering moving to Canvas from another LMS system and I am one of the people evaluating the system. I like the fact that you can follow the book with either an institutional account or a “Free for Teachers” account, and Ryan gives clear examples for both. I am using the free account and I appreciate the clear direction given. Whether you are an educator, a school administrator, or an IT person needing to learn Canvas quickly to support your institution, I believe this book will help you immensely. This book is very good for educators, as not only does Ryan talk about how to do something, but why do it a certain way. His instructions in the book are purpose-driven. He talks about making the Canvas experience better for students and that should be the goal of any teacher designing a page and content on Canvas. Ryan, thank you for creating this wonderful book!

Canvas LMS Course Design: Create and deliver interactive online courses on the Canvas learning management system , Second Edition

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