This tutorial will guide you through the steps of updating your MSU-Branded Homepage. 

Import Content

1. After reviewing the resource and deciding to import it into your course, click Import/Download to start moving the content into your course, or Back to Search to explore other resources.

Canvas Commons page highlighting the red-outlined Import/Download button for the resource named Sample module, with a red-outlined back to search button at the top right.

Note: When you click Import/Download, a menu will appear on the side with options for import or download.

2. Select the course you would like to import the content into and click Import into Course.

Import/Download page for Canvas Commons, highlighting the course options and the import and download buttons in a red outline.

3. You will receive a message confirming that your import has successfully started. To view the import, navigate back to your course by clicking on Dashboard in your Global Navigation.
Canvas Commons page with successful import message at the top of the page in green and Dashboard in the Global Navigation menu outlined red.

 

Navigate to your Course 

  1. From your Canvas dashboard, select the desired course by clicking on the course card.  

Canvas Dashboard with a course card outlined in red

Update and Personalize the Homepage 

  1. Click Edit in the upper right-hand corner to update your course Homepage.  

 Edit button on the Homepage outlined in red in the top right corner

2. You will need to update the Course Name/Number, Course Description, Course Time & Location, and Instructor Info & Office Hours under the welcome section. There are recommended elements listed under each section; however, please feel free to modify them.  

Course Homepage with sections to be filled in by instructor with course information outlined in red    

Save Changes 

1. Click Save at the bottom on the edit window when you’re done. 

 Save button outlined in red at the bottom right of the homepage edit window