Build
Canvas is the official learning management system at Kent State University. The following information will help you follow the Kent State Online course development process to build your course within Canvas. We also provide links to resources created by the Office of Student Accessibility Services that include tips for making course content accessible.
Be sure to explore the Kent State Online Template (KSOT) as a starting place for building your Canvas course. The KSOT comes pre-loaded with a Home page, standard course navigation, and placeholders for course content that can help you build a high-quality online learning experience quickly and efficiently.
1. Getting Started
- Import the Kent State Online Template into your Canvas Course
- Import (Reuse) Content from an Existing Course into your new Canvas Course
- Customize Your Canvas Course Navigation
2. Basic Customization
3. Taking Your Course Live
4. Extending Your Course
- Use Kaltura to Create Video Content
- Use Ares Course Reserves to Provide Electronic Materials to Students
- Usable Media for Online Courses