How do I Create a Canvas Shell Course

If you are looking to create a Canvas Shell course for any reason, follow these steps:

  1. Log into Canvas.
  2. On your Dashboard, look on the right side and below "Recent Feedback" you will see the button labeled "Start A New Course."
  3. A pop-up window will appear. Add your "New Course" name.  You will not be able to change this name in the future, however, you can always reach out and ask eLearning Services to edit it for you.  
  4. When you are naming your course, please do not add a course number.  We want to make sure that live courses have unique names that have that identifying course number on it.  When making a course, we suggest added "Practice Course", "Sandbox Course", "Shell", or something else that identifies that it is not an actual live course. 
  5. We suggest keeping your course "Private, Copyrighted" unless you are developing OER content.
  6. Click "Create Course."

Refer to this official Canvas Support article as needed: How Do I Create A New Course from the Dashboard As An Instructor?

 

 

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