Existing Content 

Thinking of reusing existing content? These tips will show you how to quickly copy your course and its materials directly into your new Canvas shell. 

• Step-by-Step Guide 
• Video Tutorial 

Create New Content 

Prefer to create content from scratch?  Begin with these UTSA curated Canvas resources or explore the Canvas Instructor Guide. 

Don’t Forget About Accessibility or Our Suite of Digital Tools 

Create an engaging and effective learning environment by prioritizing accessibility and leveraging our digital tools. 

• Ally - An accessibility checker that scans Canvas content for issues and provides guidance to improve accessibility for all users. 
• Qwickly - A course management tool that allows users to post announcements, send email, create content, and more to multiple Canvas courses at one time. 
• Namecoach – A platform that enables individuals to record and share the correct pronunciation of their names within Canvas. 
• IClicker - A classroom response system that allows instructors to pose questions and students to submit answers using handheld remotes or mobile devices. 
• Zoom - A video conferencing platform enabling real-time virtual meetings and interactions. 
• Panopto - A video capture and management platform that allows users to record, edit, host, share, and add captions to video content. 
• Padlet - A digital bulletin board where users can share text, images, videos, and links in a collaborative and organized space. 
• PlayPosit - A platform that transforms passive videos into interactive learning experiences by embedding questions and activities at key points. 
• Labster - An online platform that offers interactive virtual laboratory simulations for science education. 
• Honorlock - An online proctoring service that uses AI and human monitoring to prevent academic dishonesty during exams. 
• Turnitin (replacing Unicheck Fall 2024) - A plagiarism detection software that checks submitted work against a vast database to identify potential originality issues. 

This user-friendly tool not only helps you effortlessly include all mandatory state and university content – like the common syllabus information - in your syllabus, but all syllabi created within will automatically be added to the UTSA public syllabus repository, eliminating the need for separate uploads to Bluebook. 

Need help getting started? Head over to the Simple Syllabus page for handy tips and tutorials.  

*NOTE: Starting Fall 2024, Simple Syllabus becomes a requirement for all undergraduate courses.  

While not mandatory for graduate courses, we highly recommend using Simple Syllabus for its ease of use and consistent formatting. If you choose not to use this tool, please follow these Provost syllabus instructions.

Textbooks

Share your book Information with the Rowdy Campus Store directly or via the Follett Discover within your Canvas course (look for it in the "Navigation" tab under "Settings" if it's not already visible).

Library Resources 

Thinking of using library materials? The Canvas Library Reading List tool allows you to place course readings (books, eBooks, articles, websites, videos, podcasts) on reserve for students.

Open Educational Resources (OER) 

Explore cost-saving options for your students by considering a wide variety of free and openly licensed materials through the UTSA library OER site or at the OER Commons. 

Whether you're a seasoned instructor or just starting out, make a lasting positive impression on your students. 

Orient students to Canvas. 

Help students maximize UTSA’s new learning management system by easily sharing the Canvas Commons: Getting Students Started with Canvas slideshow into a lesson and sharing the Canvas+ Student Resources website to help them find tools, trainings and support designed for students. 

For more explore our Make a Strong First Impression resources to learn simple strategies for setting the stage for a successful course, regardless of how it's delivered.