Joel VannerQILT, in partnership with learning design at Instructure, is excited to release a Quinnipiac-branded Canvas course template! Below are screenshots of the different elements within the template.
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Course Card
- The default course card image is the navy “Q” and can be customized by the instructor in the course Settings area.
- The “QU_Template_Demo” text will be replaced by the Course ID/Name/Section/Term information in the course of record.
Course Homepage - Syllabus
- The homepage for the course is the Syllabus page.
- The Syllabus page has a customizable banner, space for a welcome message, syllabus file link (if needed), and customizable course navigation buttons.
- The Syllabus page also displays the most recent announcement at the top.
Course Modules
Getting Started Module
The "Getting Started" module includes key introductory pages that can be fully customized to meet your course’s needs. All elements in this module can be tailored to best fit your course structure and instructional style.
![“Welcome! Meet Your Instructor” features a placeholder profile image with the text “REPLACE WITH YOUR IMAGE.” Below, a customizable name field is displayed as “[Type Name Here to Customize ex. Dr. Cheryl Williams].” The section contains an instructor bio prompt in bold, instructing users to include their title, field of expertise, contact details, and relevant personal information. Placeholder text follows. At the bottom, a “Contact Information” section lists fields for office location, phone, email, website, and additional contact details. The page has a clean layout with a blue horizontal divider and a Quinnipiac University logo in the bottom right corner.](https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/dd71a432-7d53-4458-b2f7-dd897b618ad9/Screenshot_2025-03-21_at_11.50.45/w=3840,quality=90,fit=scale-down)
![“Course Overview and Syllabus” contains multiple subsections. The “About [Name of Course]” section includes an instructor note highlighted in yellow, instructing users to add a welcome message, course expectations, and syllabus details. Below, a link labeled “Syllabus page” directs users to additional course details. The “Learning Objectives” section lists four placeholder text items, followed by an “Expectations” section with placeholder text and three numbered resources. The “Grading Scheme” section displays a letter grade scale from A (90-100) to F (59 and below). The “Academic Integrity” section contains another instructor note emphasizing the inclusion of integrity policies. A dark blue button labeled “Academic Integrity Policy” links to the policy page. The Quinnipiac University logo appears at the bottom right corner.](https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/d40bbddb-738c-4352-bd31-0cb237ab662c/Screenshot_2025-03-21_at_12.25.38/w=3840,quality=90,fit=scale-down)
Regular Module
The course module provides an example structure for the learning modules in your course. All elements in this module can be tailored to best fit your course structure and instructional style.
![“M1: Discussion - [Title Here]” contains multiple subsections. The “Prompt” section, marked with a discussion icon, includes an instructor note in yellow instructing instructors to add a discussion prompt and relevant links or media. Below, placeholder text is present. The “Guidelines” section, marked with a flag icon, contains another instructor note guiding instructors to provide discussion rules and etiquette. Sample guidelines include writing an initial response of 100-200 words and replying to two classmates with 50-word responses. The “Technical Support” section provides a link to “Canvas Resources for Students - Discussions.” A blue “Reply” button is at the bottom.](https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/72a305c5-d77a-4aa2-8845-cf1f55c84d12/Screenshot_2025-03-21_at_11.51.55/w=3840,quality=90,fit=scale-down)
![“M1: Assignment - [Title Here]” displays assignment details. At the top, an attempt dropdown menu shows “Attempt 1,” with a status indicator marked “In Progress” and a green “NEXT UP: Submit Assignment” prompt. The “Instructions” section, marked with a document icon, contains an instructor note highlighted in yellow, advising instructors to enter assignment details and add relevant links or media. Below, placeholder text and a link to “Canvas Resources for Instructors - Assignments” are included. The “Formatting” section, marked with a flag icon, provides another instructor note about submission guidelines, stating that responses should be 100-250 words, grammatically correct, and demonstrate critical thinking. A blue “Technical Support” box offers a link to “Canvas Resources for Students - Assignments.” At the bottom, submission options include “Text” and “Upload” buttons.](https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/74238ad8-8574-4654-832d-aa79d7817958/Screenshot_2025-03-21_at_11.52.11/w=3840,quality=90,fit=scale-down)
![“M1: Quiz - [Title Here] NEW” contains quiz instructions. The “Instructions” section, marked with a document icon, includes an instructor note highlighted in yellow, instructing instructors to provide quiz details. A link to “Canvas Resources for Instructors - Quizzes” is included. Below, a short paragraph explains that the quiz assesses the module’s material, followed by three steps: clicking “Take the Quiz,” answering all questions, and submitting the quiz. A blue “Technical Support” box provides a link to “Canvas Resources for Students - Quizzes.” At the bottom, icons indicate “No Time Limit” and “No Due Date.”](https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/2f8189b4-0adf-48d1-8944-786c42c61adb/Screenshot_2025-03-21_at_11.52.28/w=3840,quality=90,fit=scale-down)
Course Conclusion Module
The "Course Conclusion" module includes key course conclusion pages that can be fully customized to meet your course’s needs. All elements in this module can be tailored to best fit your course structure and instructional style.
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