Many Yale instructors use additional Canvas features to create a more robust digital course site. If you have questions about Canvas, please contact us.
Add files
Upload files to your course site so students can access files such as readings and handouts.
Assignments
Create and track graded and ungraded assignments, including online and offline submission, no submission, discussions, and quizzes.
Discussions
Create Discussions where students can see and respond to peers in a prompted discussion.
Pages
Create Pages to organize all components of a class session, with an overview of the topic, links to readings, quizzes, online discussion posts, or assignments.
Modules
Consider Modules to structure your class activities in an easy-to-follow sequence.
Course Blogs (WordPress for Canvas)
Instructors can request a WordPress for Canvas course blog as a way to enhance the learning environment by encouraging student creativity and engagement.
Note: Instructors must request the Course Blog before it will be visible in their course navigation menu.
Additional Settings
Update Time Zone Preferences in Canvas and Zoom
Read our help guide on how to change your time zone setting or watch the video below:
Update Your Notification Settings
You may want to check and verify your default notification settings and your course-level notification settings to ensure that you are receiving important course information. Below are recommendations based on role: