Title: T: Course Introduction and Navigation
Course: Canvas Course Template 2 > Section: T: Week 0: Start Here

Welcome to your course! Use this page to help students get started on the right foot, no matter the course format (asynchronous online, hybrid, or in-person).

Course Description

Introduce your course. Ideally with a a brief video (3-5 minutes) to:

- Summarize the course purpose and highlight key topics or activities.
- Demonstrate how to navigate Canvas—where to find the syllabus, assignments, and weekly content.
- Explain the course structure (e.g., weekly modules or thematic units).
  - If a hybrid format, explain how the course is structured from in-person activities to asynchronous activities.
- And possibly highlights several exciting activities they will be doing.

Consider adding a brief course description or introduction, either as text or a short video. It's also beneficial to explain how Canvas will be utilized in the course to help students navigate effectively.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

- [Objective 1]
- [Objective 2]
- [Objective 3]

Course Format

This course is delivered in a [asynchronous/hybrid/in-person] format. Here’s what you can expect:

- Weekly modules with readings, discussions, and assignments.
- [Number] of synchronous sessions (for hybrid/in-person courses).
- Regular engagement with course materials and your peers.

Support Online and Hybrid Students

- Use announcements for updates or weekly highlights to stay connected
- Hybrid Tip: Ensure both in-person and online students have equal access to essential course information.

Attendance Support for In-Person Modalities

- As a part of your introduction, consider briefly highlighting your attendance policy (please note the new Undergraduate Course Attendance and Engagement Policy which specifies that course absence policies should be reason-neutral). If you are interested in a weekly reporting mechanism for absences, consider our Report Absences Here Canvas module, which you can also import into your course).

We look forward to a productive and engaging semester!

The Start Here module includes all the essential information you need to successfully begin this course. Inside, you'll find key documents like the syllabus and course schedule, as well as links to a variety of student support services.

Instructor Note: To copy the Heading 2 format, click the Edit button, copy the "Heading 2" text, and paste it into the desired area. Note that clicking the Heading 2 button in the Ribbon above will apply the Canvas Heading 2 format, which does not include the bottom border line of the templated style.]