Canvas / Publish a course

Objective

  • To provide a link to the Canvas Guide article on publishing a course in Canvas 
  • To provide a link to the Canvas Guide article on and opening a Canvas course before the semester begins when:
    • Your students must view course material prior to the beginning of the term
    • You need to send an email through Canvas to your class prior to the beginning of the term

User

  • Canvas Instructor

Environment

  • 10185: Canvas

Resolution

  • This Canvas Guide article will tell you how to publish your Canvas course
    • Note that no work that is to be graded can be required before the term start-date. Non-graded surveys or information can be offered but not required
    • You can only send email to an entire class through Canvas when the course is both published and open

 

Notes

  • Miami Online offers Canvas training
    • Office hours and support will be offered throughout each term. Look for an announcement in Canvas and an email to all faculty.
    • Resources for using technology. guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online website
  • Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
  • Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas