To share your Canvas course with students, you must publish your course after saving any changes you have made. The reference video mentions that saving and publishing is a frequent button on Canvas. Here is a breakdown of how to do this:
Publishing Your Canvas Course
The core step in sharing your Canvas course with students involves publishing it. This makes it visible and accessible to enrolled students. Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Ensure Your Content is Ready: Before publishing, make sure all your content, including modules, assignments, and resources, are ready for student access. This will provide them with a complete learning environment.
- Save Your Work: Always save any updates or changes you've made to your course. This prevents any loss of progress.
- Locate the "Publish" Button: In your Canvas course, you should see a "Publish" button located usually on the course home page. This might be in the top right corner. It's important to ensure all parts of your course are published.
- Click the "Publish" Button: Once you're confident, click the "Publish" button. This action will make your course visible to students. The reference mentioned "save and publish" are frequent actions on the platform.
Post-Publishing Tips
- Double Check Visibility: After publishing, check your course in Student View to ensure that it is visible the way you want your students to see it.
- Communicate with Students: Inform your students that the course is now available and provide them with instructions on how to access it.
Summary
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Save Course | Save your course frequently to prevent data loss |
| Publish Course | Publish your course after making it ready. This is what makes it visible to enrolled students. |
By following these steps and saving your work, then publishing the course, your Canvas course will be accessible to your students.
