Canvas Essentials

Assignments

Create an assignment with all the assignment details and mode of student submission. 

Canvas Essentials

Quick and simple ways to use your Canvas course site, with links to easy instructions.

Announcements

Get important information in front of student in myriad of ways with a single click.

Canvas Inbox

Send messages and attached files with Canvas Inbox which appear in Canvas and are sent to students' personal external email addresses.

Build Modules

Modules organize content to help control the flow of the course. Each module can contain files, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and other learning materials. 

Linking HOLLIS resources to Canvas

Leverage the Harvard Library resources for your students and respect copyright policy. Linking to a Harvard-licensed resource is the safest and best route because Harvard has already purchased access to that material.

Notification Preferences

Select your notification preferences for receiving alerts on new course activity and communications.