Course Syllabus

Student Test Drive Course Course Overview

This course is designed to help students become familiar with Canvas, the learning management system used for courses at Thomas Edison State University. Through this preview course, students will understand how to navigate through the Canvas interface.

Course Topics & Learning Modules

  1. The Canvas Dashboard and View Your Courses - Learn how to navigate the Canvas dashboard and access your courses.
  2. How to View the Course Calendar - Understand how to use the course calendar to track important dates and deadlines.
  3. How to View Modules - Explore the module structure and navigate course content organized by modules.
  4. How to Reply to a Discussion - Understand the steps to reply to a discussion topic.
  5. How to Submit an Assignment - Learn the process of submitting assignments in Canvas.
  6. How to View Your Grades - Learn how to check your grades and track your academic progress.
  7. How to Message Your Instructor - Discover how to communicate effectively with instructors using Canvas Inbox.
  8. Canvas Mobile App (Optional or Bonus) - Get started with the Canvas mobile app for on-the-go access.

Course Materials

Each module includes instructional pages and video tutorials to support your learning.

Course Expectations

  • Complete all required modules 
  • Review all instructional materials
  • Explore the areas of the course 

Support & Resources

For technical support or questions about Canvas, please click the help icon in the global navigation menu,

Getting Started

Begin with the Welcome module and progress through each module sequentially to build your Canvas skills.

Course Summary:

Course Summary
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