Date
August 7, 2025
Type
KB
Owner
Alex D'AdamoTags
Canvas LMSCanvas Faculty & StaffCanvas Course ContentCanvas Commons
Many departments and programs that have worked with us have a pre-built template you can use to build your course! Templates typically include:
- A Home Page with welcoming visuals and course info
- Instructor Resources for setup guidance and best practices
- A Sample Module with placeholder content and instructions
If your program or institution provides a template via Canvas Commons, follow these steps to import it into your course:
- Open your Canvas Dashboard and select the course where you want to use the template.
- In the action menu (right-hand side), select Import from Commons. If this is your first time accessing Commons, you may need to authorize it. This is OK to do!
- Search for the Template
- Use the search bar at the top to look for your program's or institution’s template.
- Try using keywords like your department name, program abbreviation, or "template" (e.g.,
ADPR/PRR Course Template,EDL Course Template). - If your program does not provide a template or a course to copy from, you can use the
Quinnipiac Canvas Course Template (Full Template) - Preview the Template
- Click the template title to preview its contents, including modules, pages, quizzes, or files.
- Review the details to make sure it matches your needs.
- Import the Template to Your Course
- Click the blue Import/Download button on the right.
- Select the course(s) you want to import the template into.
- Select Import into Course.
- It may take a few minutes for the import to complete. Check back in a bit by going into the course and verify the content has been added.
QILT is here to help you and answer any questions you may have. Use our Calendly to meet with us!
Faculty, staff, and students have access to 24/7/365 phone and chat support through the Help menu in Canvas.
Visit the Faculty Advancement in Teaching Excellence Canvas site for teaching resources, opportunities for engagement, and spaces to connect with colleagues about teaching!
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