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This article answers common questions about setting up a course in Canvas. Linked articles include detailed instructions and videos from Instructure.
- How do I migrate my Moodle content into Canvas?
- What is the Elon Template?
- Courses for Fall 2026 will include the Elon University Canvas template, which offers a structured set of pages and modules with placeholders for common course content.
- The template is designed to:
- Help instructors organize course content clearly
- Give students a consistent navigation experience in Canvas
- Using the template is recommended but not required. Instructors can customize their courses to best support their teaching and student learning.
- What pages are included in the Elon Template?
- Two Front page options: one with weekly buttons and one without
- A Student Resources page
- Instructor and Student Canvas Resource pages
- About your Instructor pages
- Template Image Customization page with resources instructors can add to their Canvas content
- Weekly Overview and To Do List pages (14 total)
- Customizable Syllabus content
- How do I set up an assignment?
- What is a module in Canvas?
- How do I merge two classes into the same section?
- How do I move content into a different module?
- Where do I access Settings and Navigation options?
- How do I embed YouTube and Kaltura videos?
- Can I bulk edit assignment due dates?
- What do I need to do to make my course available for students?
- What size should a course card be?
- How do I integrate outside tools into Canvas?
- How do I remove the course template from my course?