Canvas displays any equation created in the Maths Editor (also known as the Equations Editor) as text. The Maths Editor stores equations in LaTeX format and Canvas uses MathJax to convert them on-the-fly to mathematical notation. You don’t need any additional software to view equations created using the Maths...
Students undertake a subject within the broader context of the course they are enrolled in, so it’s worth considering the student experience of their broader study as you plan your subject’s Canvas site. You may no longer have the opportunity to workshop with the entirety of the course teaching...
You can customise the start and end dates for a Canvas subject site. The default session dates for the availability of a Canvas subject site are controlled by information in CASS. However, for minor session subjects, such as May and October subjects, these predefined dates do not always match...
UTS is an inclusive university, which aims to give all students the opportunity to be successful. With our culturally, linguistically and ability diverse students in mind, the LX team has produced this guide to making your Canvas course as clear as possible. When writing materials for students, it’s vital...
The following examples demonstrate some of the ways Subject Coordinators at UTS have effectively used Canvas Modules and Pages to clearly guide their students through their subject’s learning materials. Example: Make it simple and clear In this example, the Subject Co-ordinator has identified the topic and contents of their...
Example: Talk to text A simple way to adapt a lecture for online delivery is to write it down. In this example, a guest lecturer has annotated their slides, providing a detailed yet engaging commentary that guides students through the learning materials. While being precise and thoroughly referenced, the text is relatively informal in style to help students feel directly...
Example: Skills and knowledge breakdown In this first example, the Subject Coordinator has used the UTS Canvas shell’s Assessment Overview page to very clearly outline each assessment task, and to provide a link to its submission point. They have also included a breakdown of the skills and knowledge that...
Welcoming students to a subject using video messages can be a powerful way to establish teacher presence and to help students learn about the expertise of their teaching team. In fully online subjects, welcome videos are even more vital for creating student engagement and providing an opportunity for the...
Discussion boards allow you to create a space in which students can share their insights into subject content and draw from those of their peers. In this example, the Subject Coordinator has set two pre-class readings and asked students to identify two of the key concepts which they contain. By providing their own responses and engaging...
While videos can be great for presenting interesting and engaging content, students will often need to be guided through this material so that they can focus on the key information. By providing a video and comprehension questions on this Canvas page, the Subject Coordinator has given students a purpose for...
