This video gives lecturers a full look at the new MCS 2026 for use in Canvas. Unlike the tour, it explains key updates, features, and teaching-friendly improvements you’ll want to know.
The Overview of the MCS 2026 highlights major changes to course structure, navigation, and design templates. You’ll learn how the new framework supports clearer pathways for students, better alignment with learning outcomes, and smoother workflows for lecturers. The video also covers how to import the template, apply settings, and adapt it to your teaching style while keeping core elements intact.
Using the MCS 2026 brings real benefits. It reduces design time so you can focus on teaching, creates a consistent look across modules, and improves accessibility for all learners. The design is flexible, so you can easily update or personalise your course without rebuilding from scratch.
This overview is part of a series supporting lecturers as they move to the updated MCS. Watching it now will help you prepare early and make the most of the new features when the template goes live.
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Hints and Tips
- After watching, open a draft course and import the MCS 2026 template. Replace placeholders with your own content and use Student View to check navigation and flow before publishing.
- Watch more videos: Fleximode YouTube Channel
- Learn how to use Canvas Commons: Importing a Resource from Canvas Commons
- Learn how to add a link in the sidebar: Add a Link to the Sidebar in Canvas
- Explore more resources and cheat sheets: Canvas Elements Course
- Find more Canvas tutorials: Fleximode Knowledge Base