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Build

Kent State Online Design Build Teach

The Build training pathway focuses on technology and provides the foundational knowledge necessary to build a fully online course in the Canvas learning management system (LMS). Starting with a basic knowledge of Canvas tools, you will receive how-to's and best practices to build a high-quality, engaging course with pedagogy in mind.  

Build - Pathway Learning Outcomes

By the end of this pathway, you'll be able to:

  1. Import the Kent State Online Template to create a consistent experience for students.
  2. Organize the course navigation to include only the items relevant to your course.
  3. Design a homepage that welcomes students and provides the information they need to get started in your course.
  4. Update the syllabus section to include course-specific documents and information.
  5. Design engaging online lectures that contribute to student achievement.
  6. Create Modules and Pages that logically present your course learning materials.
  7. Build assessments (assignments, discussions, quizzes) and any accompanying rubrics.   

Get Started!

Getting started is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

  1. Explore the courses below and select the ones (s) that interest you.
  2. After you select a course, you will be re-directed to Canvas, our Learning Management System (LMS), where you will be prompted to log in using your FlashLine credentials.
  3. Next, choose Enroll in Course, and you will be added to the Canvas course. You can begin to participate immediately or return later from your Canvas Dashboard. 
 

 

Courses

  • Starting Fresh in Canvas

    Starting Fresh in Canvas

    Get started building your course by importing the Kent State Online template, updating your home page, adjusting your course navigation, and sharing welcoming course information in helpful ways. 

  • Deploying Content Through Modules & Pages

    Deploying Content Through Modules & Pages

    Discover how Modules and Pages can be used to create a learning pathway that is clear, consistent, and easy to navigate, while presenting course learning materials such as text, images, readings, videos, links, etc. 

  • Adding Activities and Assignments

    Adding Activities and Assignments

    Explore the basics of how to create assignments, discussions, and quizzes in Canvas, and how to add them to modules, adjust settings, and create and associate rubrics. 

  • Creating Groups and Group Activities

    Creating Groups and Group Activities

    Use the Groups tool to connect your students around learning activities and create collaborative assignments and discussions. 

  • Syllabus, Settings, and Review

    Syllabus, Settings, and Review

    Put the finishing touches on your course by adding your syllabus to the dedicated space in Canvas, adjust settings such as the course card image, grading scheme, and more. Review your course at the end of the build process to be sure it is ready to go for your students! 

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