Getting Started with Canvas as an Instructor Flowchart

This flowchart provides a brief summary for instructors for starting a new Canvas course.

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Flowchart titled "Getting Started with Canvas as an Instructor." Steps begin by checking if you have a Canvas account. If not, create a free account or accept an institutional account invitation. Log in, check if your course exists, and add content if needed—either from another course, Canvas Commons, or by creating new files, assignments, discussions, quizzes, and conferences. You can also fine-tune the course design, set up grading tools and navigation, add students, and use optional extras like external apps or groups. The final step is to publish the course. Helpful links and resources are listed at the bottom.Flowchart titled "Getting Started with Canvas as an Instructor." Steps begin by checking if you have a Canvas account. If not, create a free account or accept an institutional account invitation. Log in, check if your course exists, and add content if needed—either from another course, Canvas Commons, or by creating new files, assignments, discussions, quizzes, and conferences. You can also fine-tune the course design, set up grading tools and navigation, add students, and use optional extras like external apps or groups. The final step is to publish the course. Helpful links and resources are listed at the bottom.

Last update: 2025-08-15

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