Building your first Canvas module is designed to be easy, but even experienced users can make common mistakes. Here are some tips to avoid these pitfalls.
Adding Content to Modules
- Add files, assignments, quizzes, pages, discussions, and links to your module.
- Locate the Modules tab on the left side of any Canvas course.
- Find the specific module you want to add content to.
- Click the icon at the top right of the module.
- Select the type of item to add from the drop-down menu.
- Create new items if needed (e.g., new text header, new assignment, new quiz).
Removing Canvas Modules and Items
- Locate items in the Modules area that you wish to remove.
- Click the vertical ellipsis on the far right side of the item’s title, then click remove.
- Removed items can still be found in the Files section.
- To remove a sample module, click the ellipsis across from the module name and then click delete.
Taking Out Placeholder Text
- Placeholder text in the Welcome Page should be deleted after reading.
- Click Home to access the Welcome Page.
- Click the Edit button in the top right corner.
- Delete any red or yellow-highlighted placeholder text.
- Use the Student View button to check how the page looks to students.
Managing Columns in Your Welcome Page
- Adjust the number of columns in the ‘Meet Team’ section as needed.
- Click Home to access the Welcome Page.
- Click the Edit button in the top right corner.
- To delete a column, click inside the column, then click the x button on the grey bar.
- Use the + buttons to insert columns before or after the selected column.
Making Your Tables Take Up Space
- Adjust the width of the table in the ‘Meet Team’ section to span the width of the Welcome Page.
- Click anywhere on the table to bring up the grey bar.
- Click the button on the far left to open table properties.
- Set the width field to 100% and click OK.
- Save the page to preview it.
