[MODULE 5] Summary

Now that you've read and reviewed the materials in MODULE 5: Manage Your Students and Maintain an Course Presence, remember the following take-aways: 

When it comes to your profile...

• It's an extension of your teaching presence in each course
• Regularly update your name, add a photo, include a bio, your contact information and a few important links.
• It's system-wide, not course-specific (so keep information broad)

Notifications are important in keeping up-to-date with course activities because...

• You'll receive a notification every time there are course-related updates, when students send you a message, when new posts are added to discussions and other administrative alerts.
• You can manage WHERE and WHEN alerts are sent to you.

Groups can be great for student organization if...

• You want to create group assignments
• You want to create a space for students to collaborate or study
• You want to create small group discussions in your course

The Things About Canvas Inbox Are...

• It's not intended to replace your main form of correspondence.
• It can be an effective way to keep all course-related and student-centric communication in tact.

When it comes to the Global Dashboard...

• Know how to navigate the shortcuts to courses, groups, assignments, grades/gradebook, calendar, inbox and help center.
• Customize your course list for efficiency.