Canvas LMS For Dummies

Make digital learning effortless with Canvas  The potential of digital learning is limitless. But implementing it in the real-world can sometimes be a challenge, especially when you have to learn the ins and outs of a new platform. So, why not choose a learning management system (LMS) that actually makes your life, and the lives of your students, easier?  In Canvas For Dummies, a team of expert digital educators walks you through every important aspect of the hugely popular Canvas LMS. Written specifically for busy teachers hoping to make the most of the tools at their disposal, the book offers step-by-step instructions to design, build, and integrate a fully functional Canvas environment. From creating your first classroom home page to taking advantage of Canvas modules, you’ll learn how to use the platform to engage your students and improve their learning.  Full of practical guidance and useful tips, this “how-to” handbook helps you:  Navigate the creation of a blended learning environment and take advantage of the benefits of both in-person and online learning  Manage collaborative environments and leverage Canvas modules to deliver a superior learning experience  Integrate your Canvas modules with pre-existing, in-person material to create an intuitive environment  This book is an absolute necessity for any educator or parent hoping to improve student outcomes with the powerful tools included in the Canvas LMS. 

Table of Contents:
Introduction 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

About the Author :
Marcus Painter and Eddie Small are both Senior Managers at Instructure, the parent company of Canvas LMS. Prior to joining Instructure, both worked as classroom educators, technology coordinators, and district leaders in Indiana. They are co-hosts of The Canvascasters, a podcast focused on conversations surrounding EdTech and leadership through the power of Canvas LMS.