Customizing the Instructor Template Module

One of the easiest ways to interact with the Cañada Course Template is to establish an Instructor Template Module that mirrors a typical week or unit in your course. Think through the resources you typically present to students on a regular basis. Add these materials to the Instructor Template Module, and then duplicate this module as many times as needed! This will provide you with customizable resources where you can easily update the specific language, files, videos, images, and instructions. Here is an example of the materials that may be included in a typical module:

Overview page
Page with Reading instructions
Page with Lecture content
Discussion Board
Individual Assignment
Summary page

The duplication option is located in the Settings menu (three vertical dots) for every supported module. When a module is copied, the word Copy is added to the end of the module and activity titles.

Important note: Modules cannot be duplicated if they contain a Canvas Classic Quiz. To work around this, temporarily remove the quiz from the Module, duplicate the Module, then add the quiz back to the Module.

Please watch the short video located on this page, which will walk you through the steps of creating and duplicating a sample Instructor Template Module.

Canvas Guides: How do I duplicate a module?

Customizing Individual Resources (Pages, Assignments, and Discussions)

Individual activities, such as Pages, Assignments, and Discussions can be duplicated within the course as well. If you need to add an individual item to a module, you may duplicate any Page, Assignment, or Discussion and add it to any module! When an item is copied, the word Copy is added to the end of the item title. You can update the activity by clicking on the activity title, selecting Edit, and using the Rich Content Editor to update the title and content.

Important note: The only Canvas activity type that cannot be duplicated is a Canvas Classic Quiz.

Please watch the short video on this page, which will walk you through the steps of duplicating and editing individual resources.

Canvas Guides: How do I duplicate a module item?

Video Tutorial

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