Organizing course content in the Modules page
There are several different ways to organize a module so that it is easy for students to navigate. The following lesson contains several examples.
Engage, Explore, Apply, Review
Calvin Theological Seminary has chosen to organize their module with four text headers: Engage, Explore, Apply, and Review. Each of these sections contain readings, assignments, and quizzes that give student the opportunity to review and reflect on different materials. This particular site features a snippet of javascript in the branding file that auto-links to scripture passages on http://bible.org.
Lab & Lecture Notes
Bill Hanna of Massasoit Community College uses Canvas to post his lab and lecture notes. He posts materials as the semester progresses. Click here to explore this public Canvas course.
Topic by topic
This AP Human Geography course contains modules organized by topic. Each topic is divided into introductory notes, vocabulary, case studies, a focused response question, resources, and a quiz. Click here to explore this public Canvas course.
Modules for Blended Oceanography Course
Jared Stein of UVU has put together a blended learning experience. Students read and watch introductory material and take a quiz before the class. Videos are posted for in-class use, followed by assignments, discussions, or lab materials. Click here to explore this public Canvas course.
Prerequisites in Modules
This Introduction to Pastoring course is laid out sequentially, so that students have to finish one module before completing another. Click here to explore this public Canvas course.
Quiz Completion
In this training course about Canvas, Weber State University organized their modules with quizzes at the end. Click here to explore this public Canvas course.
Assessment-based Modules
John Goodman of Bridgerland ATC uses the Modules page to organize assessments (readings, video critiques, quizzes, and tests). This is an effective strategy that puts the emphasis on students doing work as much as they are consuming new information. Click here to explore this public Canvas course.
Modules for self-study courses
Pages, Discussions, Videos, and Self-check Quizzes work together to keep this Italian Cuisine course fun and engaging. Most of the module items in this course are set in strict sequential order, so that learners absorb and digest the information step by step. Click here to explore this public Canvas course.
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