Description
Book SynopsisMake digital learningeffortlesswith Canvas The potential of digital learning is limitless. But implementing it in the real-world cansometimesbe a challenge, especially when you have to learn the ins and outs ofa new platform. So, why not choose a learning management system(LMS)thatactuallymakes your life, and the lives of your students, easier? InCanvas For Dummies,a team of expert digital educators walks you through everyimportant aspect of thehugely popularCanvas LMS.Written specifically for busy teachershoping to make the most ofthe tools at their disposal, the bookoffers step-by-step instructions to design, build, and integratea fully functional Canvas environment. From creating your first classroom home page to taking advantage of Canvas modules, you'lllearn how touse the platform to engage your students and improve their learning. Full of practical guidance and useful tips,this how-tohandbookhelps you: Navigate the creation of a blended learning environment and take advantage ofthe benefits of bothin-person andonline learningManage collaborative environmentsand leverage Canvas modulesto deliver a superior learning experienceIntegrateyour Canvas modules with pre-existing, in-person material to create an intuitiveenvironment This book is an absolute necessity for any educator or parent hoping to improvestudent outcomes with the powerful tools included in the Canvas LMS.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 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
