Training for New Canvas Online Course Template
New Online Course Template Launching Summer 2025
Starting Summer 2025, a new Online Course Template will be included in all online courses (distance and residential) at WCU. The template is designed to enhance consistency, engagement, and support for both students and faculty.
Key Benefits
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- Consistent Course Layout: Standardized format for easy navigation.
- Enhanced Engagement: Built-in features for interactive learning.
- Streamlined Support: Simplified access to Canvas tools and resources.
What’s Included?
The template follows best practices in online course design and includes:
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- Verbiage for the Syllabus tool.
- An editable master module for customization.
- A sample module demonstrating best practices.
- An Instructor’s Guide with video tutorials and quality guidelines.
Training & Support
The CFC will offer drop-in training sessions to help you integrate the template into your courses. Video tutorials are also included in the template for on-demand support.
We encourage faculty to adapt the template to fit their course needs while maintaining a cohesive structure across WCU. For questions or assistance, reach out to the CFC.
CFC Online Course Template Training Sessions
- Mar 21 (virtual), 1 – 3 p.m., Zoom
- Mar 26 (in-person), 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., CFC (HL 166)
- Mar 26 (virtual), 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Zoom
- Mar 31 (in-person), 3 – 5 p.m., HHSB 433
- NEW @ Biltmore Park! Apr 1 (in-person), 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Biltmore Park [Room 336]
- Apr 3 (in-person), 3 – 5 p.m., CFC (HL 166)
- Apr 3 (virtual), 3 – 5 p.m., Zoom
- Apr 10 (in-person), 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., CFC (HL 166)
- Apr 10 (virtual), 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Zoom
- NEW @ Biltmore Park! Apr 11 (in-person), 10 a.m. – noon, Biltmore Park [Room 338]
- Apr 28 (in-person), 3 – 5 p.m. – HHSB 433
- May 12 (in-person), 3 – 5 p.m., HHS Room TBD
