Canvas / Create a nickname for a course

Objective

• To provide a rationale for applying a nickname to an auto-generated course name
• To provide a link to Canvas Guide instructions on creating a nickname for a course when: 
  • You want to change the name of your Canvas course

User

• Canvas Instructor

Environment

• 10185: Canvas

Cause

• Canvas course names are generated automatically based on the sections in the course. Canvas will override any changes made to auto-generated course names

Resolution

• If the course is a student-enrolled course that is set up through Banner, you cannot change the Canvas course name
• This Canvas Guide article will tell you how to create a nickname for your course
  • Be sure to scroll down the page to the section, Create Nickname

Notes

• Miami Online offers Canvas training
  • To find information and to register, go to the Events Calendar and search for Canvas. Resources for using technology. guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online website
  • Self-paced training is available to faculty and staff. Go to Miami Online Catalog and log in
• Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
• Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas
  • Browse all Canvas Guides by product or see the Canvas Instructor Guide

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