The Notepad Layout Template is a great solution for a quick way to highlight key information on your Canvas pages. It helps you organise your content clearly so your ākonga can focus on what really matters—no extra clicks or confusion.
Want a simple way to make keynotes stand out on your Canvas pages? The Notepad Layout Template helps you do just that. With its clean layout and clear sections, this template makes it easy for your ākonga to find what’s most important, without scrolling through content. If you’re looking to tidy up your course and keep things clear, this is a great place to start.
You’ll find two main sections in this template. On the left, there’s a visual notepad area where you can list key points, deadlines, reminders, or readings. On the right, you have space to add detailed instructions, headings, or extra guidance. It’s all designed to make your content easy to scan and simple to understand—perfect for busy students who need structure and focus.
It’s designed to drop straight into the MIT Canvas Standards template and is fully customisable to suit your course style. Whether you teach business, health, trades, or hairdressing, this layout helps you organise your content in a way that supports ākonga success.
You can use this template in lots of ways. Try it to:
- Highlight the top three things to remember each week
- List required readings or assessment due dates
- Break down a task into clear, simple steps
- Add writing prompts or discussion questions
- Summarise key takeaways from a lecture or tutorial
You can find this template directly in Canvas Commons. Just search for Notepad Layout Template and look out for the Fleximode Duck and gold title block.