Getting Started with Canvas
Everything you need to prepare, publish, and manage your course in Canvas at Rutgers–Newark.
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1. Start Here
New to Canvas? Start with these essential steps to prepare your course for the semester.
Prepare Your Course
Set up your course, import content, and organize your materials.
Communicate with Students
Connect with your students and keep them informed throughout the semester.
Create Assignments
Build learning activities that support your course goals.
Publish Your Course
Review and publish your course to make it visible to students.
2. Course Setup Checklist
Follow these steps to get your course ready for students.
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Import or copy your course
Start with a template or copy content from a previous course.
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Update your syllabus
Add or update your syllabus and course policies.
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Organize course materials
Add content and organize it into modules or weekly folders.
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Create assignments
Build assignments, quizzes, and discussions for your students.
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Publish your course
Review your course settings and make your course available to students.
3. Teaching with Canvas
Explore teaching practices and how Canvas can support them.
Communicating with Students
Announcements, inbox, discussions, and more.
Supporting Student Engagement
Encourage participation with interactive tools and activities.
Organizing Weekly Content
Use modules and pages to create a clear learning structure.
Providing Feedback
Use feedback tools and rubrics to support student learning.
Managing Assessments
Create quizzes, exams, and projects to assess learning.
4. Support & Training
We're here to help you succeed with Canvas.
Consultations
Meet with an instructional designer for personalized support.
Workshops
Join live or on-demand sessions to build your skills.
Canvas Help
Find guides, videos, and documentation from Canvas.
ATS Support
Get help from the RU–N Academic Technology Services team.
5. What's New in Canvas
Stay up to date with the latest Canvas updates.
New Gradebook Improvements
View and manage grades more easily with new filtering options.
Announcements Enhancements
Schedule announcements and send to multiple sections at once.
Canvas Student App Updates
New features in the mobile app help students stay on track anywhere.