Checklist Steps
To ensure that your course is prepared for launch, click each tab below.
Check your course syllabus.
Ensure that your Course Syllabus will help students:
- Anticipate what will be gained from the overall course experience
- Track progress through clearly identified weekly topics, activities, and due dates
- Recognize in advance how learning will be measured and assessed
Review the Edit a Canvas Syllabus guide for assistance with editing the various sections of your Course Syllabus.
Check the settings and visibility of your course materials.
Review the settings of all course materials (pages, discussions, quizzes, and assignments), including the due dates for the upcoming quarter. Also, check that the course materials are published and visible to students.
For assistance with updating or developing course materials, review the following resources:
- Add a Module to a Canvas Course
- Add a Page to Canvas
- Create an Assignment in Canvas
- Create a Discussion in Canvas
- Create a Quiz or Survey in Canvas (Note: Canvas New Quizzes is not currently used at UCLA Extension)
- Add a New or Existing Item to a Module
Review and post your course announcements.
Use Announcements to communicate with students and post updates, notifications, and reminders regarding course activities throughout the quarter. Announcements can be auto-published through the use of future posting dates.
Review the Post an Announcement in Canvas guide for assistance with Announcements.
Check your Canvas instructor profile.
Enhance your Instructor Profile in Canvas with:
- A newer profile photo
- A professional biography updated with recent accomplishments
- Accurate contact information and external links
Review the Add a Biography and Picture to Your Canvas Profile guide for assistance with updating your Instructor Profile.