Canvas Course Frameworks
Empower your teaching experience in Canvas with ISU-branded course frameworks designed specifically for our faculty. These frameworks offer a streamlined approach to course development, helping you provide a consistent structure for your course.
Why Use a Canvas Course Framework?
Efficiency: Our frameworks are built to save you time and effort. Instead of starting from scratch, you can leverage our pre-designed course structures and layouts, making the course development process faster and more efficient.
Consistency: Maintaining consistency across courses is essential for student navigation and understanding. Our frameworks ensure that all of your courses follow a standardized format, providing a cohesive learning experience for your students.
Ease of Use: Whether you're new to Canvas or a seasoned user, our framework are user-friendly and intuitive. You don't need to be a tech expert to customize and implement them in your courses—all you need is a basic understanding of Canvas.
Alignment with Best Practices: Our frameworks are aligned with best practices in online course design and pedagogy. They incorporate elements such as clear learning objectives, engaging multimedia, and interactive activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Flexibility: While our frameworks provide a solid foundation for your course, they are also highly customizable. You have the flexibility to tailor the content, layout, and design to suit your specific course requirements and teaching style.
Support for Diverse Learning Needs: Our frameworks are designed with inclusivity in mind, offering features such as accessible content, alternative formats, and multimedia resources to support diverse learning needs and preferences.
Framework 1 | Minimalist
Framework 2 | Structured
Access Canvas Course Frameworks:
To access ISU-branded Canvas course frameworks, refer to the article "How do I import and view a Commons resource in Canvas?" on the Canvas Community platform. Simply search for "(ITRC)" in Canvas Commons to find the specific ISU-branded templates.
Note: the Canvas Transition pages will be updated periodically.