{"id":150,"date":"2018-07-27T15:15:27","date_gmt":"2018-07-27T15:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/support.isucomm.iastate.edu\/canvas-instructors\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2019-02-20T17:06:49","modified_gmt":"2019-02-20T17:06:49","slug":"request-a-course-shell","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/support.isucomm.iastate.edu\/canvas-instructors\/request-a-course-shell\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a Course Shell"},"content":{"rendered":"

Requesting a Canvas course shell (or course site) is an automatic process that only takes a couple of minutes to complete. The following instructions are for creating a blank course shell as you prepare to teach.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Step 1:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Login to Canvas<\/a> using your NetID and password.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Step 2:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Next, navigate to “Global Course Administration” which is the tool used to manage course creation, student enrollment, and publishing your course.<\/p>\n

First, select the “Help” link, the last item on the red site navigation menu, located on the far left side of the page.<\/p>\n

\"helpThen select “Global Course Administration,” which is the last item on the help menu.<\/p>\n

\"globalAfterwards, you must authorize ISUAdmin tools to access your account. It is a security measure, and it must be done each time you use Global Course Administration.<\/p>\n

\"authorize<\/p>\n\n

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<\/span>Step 3:<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are two options on the Global Course Administration page. Select “Request a New Course Shell” and fill out the form.<\/p>\n

NOTES:
\nDO NOT<\/span> add special instructions. Come to the Online Learning Team if you have questions about your Canvas Course Site. <\/strong>
\nMake sure to review the form and fill it out accurately. Errors on the form may cause problems when trying to enroll students.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you have finished, click the blue submit button at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Conclusion:<\/span><\/h2>\n

After filling out the form, your course site will be generated automatically. If you navigate back to the Canvas Dashboard, you should find your new course shell.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>For Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you encounter difficulty during any part of these tasks, please e-mail us at olt@iastate.edu<\/a> for assistance, or\u00a0stop by 306 Ross during our scheduled support hours.<\/p>\n

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