Using the Design Tools-Canvas Starter Course Template

Canvas Tutorials Design Tools-Canvas Starter Course Template

Instructors: Design Tools Module

What is Design Tools/Canvas Starter Course Template?

The Design Tools/Canvas Starter Course template is available in the Canvas Commons.  instructors can Import/download template into any Canvas course. The template is designed to provide a base for new course design or improving existing course design. Before you download the starter course, please note the following:

Design Tools Guides

If you have never used Design Tools, you can review the guides. 

• Design Tools Overview
• HTML Primer
• Design Tools Multi Tool Overview
  • Using the Multi Tool Templates
  • Using the Multi Tool Module Builder
  • Using the Multi-Tool Due Date Modifier
  • Using the Multi Tool Delayed Announcement Modifier
• Using the Design Tools Image Uploader
• Using the Design Tools Create and Edit Options
• Using the Design Tools Customize the Style Options
• Using the Design Tools Check Accessibility
• Using Design Tools Add Advanced Elements

How to Download the Starter Course

You can download Canvas Design Tool Starter Course presentation to gain a better understanding of how you can customize the content for your course. 

• Canvas Design Tools Starter Course Download Canvas Design Tools Starter Course

Follow the steps below.

1. To locate the template course, click the Commons button in the global menu.
2. In the search box type Design Tools. In the search results you should see the template. Click the title to view.
3. This will display preview page. You can see all the content you will be importing. 
4. Click the  Import/Download button to select the course to import the course package or you can choose to download the course package. If you chose to import the package, the import will begin. It may take a few minutes. View the course to see if the content imported. If you chose to download the package, view the following guides for steps to do a selective import from the package. 
   • How do I import a Canvas course export package? Links to an external site.
   • How do I select specific content as part of a course import? Links to an external site.
5. Once the content is imported be sure to read all the README pages to understand all the content available and how you can use it. If you have questions or want to schedule training session, please contact Information Systems and Services.