Canvas: Using a Wiki

Instructions:

Adding a Wiki Page:

Each content page in Canvas is really a wiki, which is simply a web page that allows collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users. By default, only teachers can edit content pages in Canvas.  There are additional options available to allow flexibility in how a page can be used.

• Make any content page a wiki page that can be edited by multiple people, simply click the Options drop-down menu (below the Rich Content Editor) and select Teachers and students or Anyone can edit this page.
• Use the Add to student to-do to allow the wiki page to be added to the student todo.  Also, add a publish date using the  Publish at date field that appears when adding to student todo list.
• Assign Access option:  The Assign To field allows the wiki page to be assigned to groups, course sections or individual students, as well as assign available to and until dates.

Best Practice Recommendations:

• Include "wiki" in the name of the page.
• Link the wiki page to the Syllabus or the Home page.
• Inform students that the wiki exists and that they are free to edit it.

Outcome:

Users will know how to use wiki pages in a Canvas course.

Need additional help?

Please use this link to the Technology Help Desk to locate your local campus contact information.