New Canvas Interface Launched!

As you will soon see, we’ve made the successful transition to the new Canvas User Experience – modeled after Canvas Mobile. Now both environments will have a consistent user experience. You will immediately notice that things have moved around a bit. Options formerly across the top are now on the side. However, this is to your advantage. Mail messages are now easier to locate, as is your profile information and calendar. Moreover, the screen now includes more horizontal space that responsively scales to the device using a collapsible menu toggle. The logout option is now located under your profile. The “cards” that represent courses can also be modified. In addition, each card includes linked icons that represent Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, and Files should they be enabled in the course.

Additionally, we’ve enabled a feature called “Commons” that allows faculty to browse a global course catalog relative to subject areas, including K12. This content is a curated collection of free and open resources developed by faculty and teachers from across the globe who use Canvas. If the author has set sharing permissions, faculty at ESU can download and install this content into your own courses. A content preview option is available prior to installing. Similarly, departments at ESU can make sharable content available to adjuncts and other faculty using Commons. Visit with one of the instructional designers in Learning Technologies for a more in depth tour of Commons.

Rob