FSW Canvas Modality Templates

The purpose of these templates is to help instructors easily setup their different modality FSW courses. If you would prefer live assistance over the phone or via Zoom, please submit a request to elearning@fsw.edu to schedule a meeting.


How To: Locate and Import a Specific Modality Canvas Template


Log in to Canvas.

Navigate to your course.

A specfic course on the Canvas Dashboard.

Click on the "Import from Commons" button on the right-hand side of the page.

The "Import from Commons" button.

(1) Click in the search box and type in the phrase "FSW Template".

(2) Locate the template for your modality and click on the title.

(1) "FSW Template" in the search box and (2) the four different modality templates available.

Review the contents.

The "Preview" tab in a Canvas Commons course.

Click on "Import/Download".

The "Import/Download" button.

In the slide-out menu that appears, you can use the "Search for a course" text box to locate a specific course.

Then:

(1) Click the box to the left of the course(s) you wish to import the template into.

(2) Click the "Import into Course" button at the bottom.

Showing (1) a selected course and (2) the "Import into Course" button.

You will see a green banner across the top, stating, "You have successfully started the import! It may take a little while to see changes in your course." 

confirmation demonstration

Navigate back to your course, explore the included resources, and edit and adjust the course as needed.

Example of course placeholder information and the editing options.

 

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If you need additional help with the import process, you can contact Canvas Support 24/7 through the "Help" menu in Canvas.