Canvas: Navigation Items

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General directions on controlling and displaying items on the Canvas navigation list can be found here.

The following list gives a brief description of all the navigation items that are available by default in Middlebury's Canvas courses. 

  • Access Pearson: Provides access to Pearson's digital learning resources and tools integrated into Canvas.  Access is based on individual purchases.
  • Announcements: Displays important updates and messages from the instructor.
  • Assignments: Lists all the assignments, their details, and due dates.
  • BigBlueButton: A web conferencing tool for live, online class sessions and meetings. NOTE: Zoom is the recommended and supported tool for video conferencing. 
  • Bookshelf®: Access to digital textbooks and course materials.  Access is based on individual textbook purchases.
  • Chat: Enables real-time text communication with classmates and instructors.
  • Collaborations: Allows students to work together on shared documents and projects.
  • Discussions: Online forums for class discussions and interaction.
  • Files: A repository for course-related files and documents.
  • Google Drive: Integration with Google Drive to access and submit assignments.
  • Grades: Shows students their grades and feedback on assignments.
  • Gradescope: A tool for submitting and grading assignments, especially useful for complex problem-solving tasks with hand-written components.
  • Home: The main landing page for the course, usually with important announcements and course overview.
  • Item Banks: A collection of questions that can be used for quizzes and exams.
  • Library Resources: Access to Middlebury’s library resources, including databases and research tools.
  • McGraw-Hill Connect: Provides access to McGraw-Hill's learning resources and tools integrated into Canvas. Access is based on individual textbook purchases.
  • Modules: Organizes course content by weeks, units, or topics.
  • ms whiteboard: A collaborative online whiteboard from Microsoft for visual brainstorming and interactive sessions.
  • Multi-Tool: Various course management tools for tasks like bulk editing and scheduling.
  • New Analytics: Displays data on student participation and performance.
  • Office 365: Integration with Office 365 for accessing and submitting documents.
  • Outcomes: Tracks students' progress on learning outcomes and competencies.
  • Pages: Static content pages created by instructors, such as syllabi or resource guides.
  • People: Lists all the students, instructors, and assistants enrolled in the course.
  • Perusall: A collaborative reading and commenting tool where students can annotate and discuss readings.
  • Quizzes: Online quizzes and exams for the course.
  • Rubrics: Detailed scoring guides used for grading assignments.
  • SCORM: Integration of SCORM packages for interactive learning content.
  • Syllabus: Provides the course syllabus, outlining key information and policies.
  • ThingLink: A tool for creating interactive images and videos with embedded links.
  • UDOIT Cloud: Checks the course for accessibility issues and provides recommendations for improvement.
  • Zoom: Integration with Zoom for scheduling and attending online class sessions and meetings.
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