Canvas Navigation Items

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.