Knowledge Base
by the Academic Centre at Manukau Institute of Technology
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A strong online course is not just about uploading content. To create a quality learning experience, aim for your course to be Complete, Diverse, and Human. Complete Make sure your course includes everything ākonga (students) need to succeed – not just the basics. Include: Example: Instead of just uploading an assessment brief, include a short paragraph: “In this task, you’ll apply what you’ve learned about …
This Canvas Knowledge Base article is a helpful guide on how to extract student marks, rubrics and comments from Canvas for moderation for an individual student.
This Canvas Knowledge Base article is a helpful guide on how to remove identities from an assessment for external post-moderation using Foxit. In preparation for external post moderation, you need to remove your identity and that of your students from the PDF document. You must have Foxit PDF Editor on your computer to do this task. If you do not …
‘Canvas Help’ is here to help you help yourself (before you ask a colleague or the Academic Partners) Let’s look at your canvas help menu. What’s in the Canvas Help There are four help options for when and if you need help with canvas. Hints and Tips
You have an important message for your students and you want to use Canvas to communicate it. You can do that by posting in Announcements. This video will guide you through the steps.
How to create an Announcement in Canvas.
The content emphasizes the importance of giving constructive feedback to support student growth in a Canvas course. Effective feedback should be clear, actionable, and balanced, focusing on behaviors rather than personal traits. Timely and respectful delivery is crucial, and visual cues like downloadable stickers can enhance engagement and motivation.
This guide teaches you how to create a podcast, covering planning, recording, editing, and sharing on platforms like Canvas or Spotify. Start with a focused topic, script, and setup a quiet recording environment. Use accessible tools like Audacity for editing and keep episodes concise to engage students effectively.
Making a podcast is more than just recording your voice. Good logistics — where and how you record, store, and share your audio — make a big difference to sound quality and how easy it is for others to listen. 1. Finding the right space Your recording space affects the sound as much as your …
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 …
The new 2026 MCS Template, also known as MCS Pick n Mix, is a ready-to-use base Canvas course designed to save you time when building your course in Canvas. You start with a clean layout and can add pre-designed content from Canvas Commons that fits your programme, teaching style, and learner needs – this is where the Pick n Mix …
The Content Page Templates for Canvas enhance course engagement by providing visually appealing designs tailored for various educational needs. Available in Blue, Orange, and Purple, each template serves distinct purposes, from structured lessons to vibrant announcements. Users can customize them easily to create organized, consistent, and navigable course material that captivates students.
The MCS template has evolved. The new version is lighter, more flexible, and designed to give lecturers more control — while keeping consistency and clarity for students. Below is an overview of the key differences between MCS 2024/25 and MCS 2026. Streamlined Content & Cleaner Layout MCS 2024/25 MCS 2026 Homepage Tweaks for Better Clarity …
This page explains why literacy and numeracy testing is important for Levels 1–3 students, how to interpret results, and provides practical tips to support your students. Purpose of Testing The Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tool (LNAAT) gives you data on your students’ reading, writing, and numeracy levels. Use this information to contextualise literacy and …
Podcasts are increasingly valuable in higher education, providing flexible and accessible learning opportunities for students. They engage auditory learners, foster personal connections, and can be student-created, enhancing agency and understanding. Simple to produce, podcasts enrich teaching without replacing traditional methods, expanding ways to support student learning journeys.
