This tutorial will guide you through the steps of utilizing the MSU Sample Module that you imported from Canvas Commons.

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. When you log in, you will be in your Canvas dashboard. Select the desired course by clicking on the course card.

Canvas Dashboard with a course card outlined in red

Navigate to your Modules

1. Navigate to your Modules by selecting it from your Course Navigation Menu. This will take you to your premade module with content samples. These may be used as a guide or can be duplicated to fill your course.

Modules in the course navigation menu outlined in red

Copy Module

1. You will need to copy the module as many times as needed to fit your course (ex. # of units, topics, week, etc. in your course).

2. Click on the 3 dots on the right of the module title and scroll down and select "Copy To..."

Modules with the edit menu on display with 'copy to' outlined in red

3. Next click on the dropdown arrow, scroll through the courses, and click on the desired course.

Note: should be the course you're in.

pop out window from Canvas module with list of Canvas courses available to copy to with drop-down arrow and a practice course outlined in red.

4. After you've selected the course, click Copy.

Pop out window from Canvas module with a practice course selected and the copy button outlined in red

Note: When importing, you will see a warning message, which is only a concern if you edit content in a new course shell and then re-copy the same content from the original shell, as this will overwrite your edits. 

  1. You'll receive a message that the copy was successful. 

Note: The copied module may take a minute to populate, and you may need to refresh your browser.

pop out window from Canvas modules with a confirmation of a successful copy made outlined in red

       6. Repeat as many times as needed until desired number of modules are made. Click close when done.  

pop out window from Canvas modules with the close button outlined in red

Add Content

1. Rename your modules to fit the structure of your course by clicking the 3 dots on the right of the Modules title bar and select Edit. 

Canvas module showing a drop-down menu with the three dots that prompt the drop down and the edit option outlined in red

2. Delete the provided title and type in your own. Once finished, click Update Module. 

Module settings window displaying the module name field and 'Update Module' button outlined in red.

3. Identify content that will not be necessary in each module and delete the content item(s) by clicking on the three dots to the right of the activity and selecting Remove. 

Canvas module showing a drop-down menu with the three dots that prompt the drop down and the remove option outlined in red

4. To create additional template content, you will need to choose the specific item (ex. assignment), click on the 3 dots on the right select Duplicate. This will make a copy of the item right below your original.

a. Review the Canvas tutorial on how to add non-template items

Canvas module showing a drop-down menu with the three dots that prompt the drop down and the duplicate option outlined in red

Edit Content

1. Edit each item individually by clicking on the name. This will load the detail or settings page of the item.

Canvas module with the title of a Canvas page outlined in red under the module.

2. Then select Edit in the top right corner. This will take you to the edit window.

Canvas detail and settings window of a page titled Introduction and Overview with the edit button outlined in red.

3. Make your adjustments in the edit window and click Save when you're done to keep your changes.

Edit window of a Canvas page with the save button outlined in red. 

Reorder and Organize Content

1. Reorder and organize your content items by clicking and dragging the 8 dots on the left of the item to the desired spot.

Note: You can move items within modules or to new modules.

Canvas module with the 8 dots to the left of the module name outlined in red.