Choosing a Course Home Page

Faculty at Lasell generally use one of two options for their home page: 

• Uploading a syllabus to Canvas for a forward-facing welcome with images, text, links, and resources
• Building a course orientation module in Canvas to get students started in the modules right away

Whichever option, the home page should describe the course's goals, objectives, and other essential learning information. It should also preview the course structure and include links to other necessary course materials (e.g., textbooks, reading lists, pre-course surveys, and a downloadable copy of the syllabus).

Additional Readings

Watch the video below for an overview of home page options in Canvas:

• Insert a picture of yourself using the content selector Links to an external site.
• Designing Webpages to Guide Learning (if creating your home page)