Content Organization

Course Appearance & Navigation

• Banner and Canvas – Customize the banner area of your course to give it a unique look.
• Homepage / How do I set a Front Page in a Course – Choose and set the front page your students will see first.

Content Pages & Files

• Using Pages for Course Content – Create and organize HTML pages to display course content for students.
• Managing Course Files / Managing Files for Course and Account – Upload, organize, and manage files in your course and account.

Migrated & Shared Content

• Review, Organize, Edit D2L Migrated Courses – Make sure migrated courses are accurate and organized for student use.
• Canvas Commons – Access shared course materials and resources from other instructors.
• Blueprint (content template) – Use blueprint courses as templates to standardize content across courses.

Modules & Course Content

• How Do I Use Modules in Canvas – Learn the basics of creating and managing modules in your course.
• How to add Content to Modules – Learn how to add content to your modules so students can access it.
• How to add external URLs to Modules – Learn how to add external URLs to modules for your students. 
• How to add external Tools to a Module – Include files, links, and tools within a module.
• Add a Quiz to a Module – Insert quizzes directly into your modules for easy student access.
• Publish Modules – Make modules visible to students when they are ready.
• Reorder Modules – Change the module sequence to match your course plan.

Still Need Help?

You can use the Canvas Instructor Guides or email us at ecat@montana.edu for questions.