Let's Talk EdTech

Episode 12: Our Top Canvas LMS Tips and Tricks


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Brian and Beth finally sit down to talk about their favorite things in Canvas. They managed to pick different things even though they didn't talk about their choices ahead of recording, so that's a win.

Be sure to send us your favorite Canvas tips by emailing [email protected] or by sending a tweet to @ElkhartEdTech.

Timestamps
0:00 Cold open
0:30 Intro
0:42 Beth: Modules (and Mastery Paths)

  • Modules allow you to chunk information
  • Mastery Paths let you differentiate tasks based on their skill
  • 2:20 Brian: Customize your course navigation

    • Update your course navigation in Settings > Navigation
    • Don't forget to save
    • 3:20 Use a blueprint or template course to set navigation for all courses in Canvas (admins only)
      3:44 Beth: Embedding content into pages
      5:00 Do you know any good podcasts to put in your course?
      5:27 Brian: The Redirect Tool

      • In your course, go to Settings > Apps and search Redirect Tool

      7:00 Beth: Immersive Reader

      • Only works through the browser (Chrome, Safari)

      8:35 Brian: Group assignments and peer review
      9:50 We're proud of our choices
      10:06 What's making us happy

      • Beth: Minecraft Education includes Immersive Reader!
      • Brian: Die with me app
      • Links
        The existential chat room app you can only use when your phone is dying - The Verge
        Customize your Canvas course menu

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