FSDI Canvas Course Shell Assignment Instructions
Faculty will set up their Canvas course using the standardized FDSI Course Development Shell or select individual modules from Canvas Commons. This assignment ensures all course developed at the FDSI have a consistent course framework aligned with the AUC Data Science and Analytics Framework.
Steps to Set-up Canvas Course Shell
This guide assist you with setting up your Canvas course shell for the 2025 FDSI Course Development Phase.
Step 1: Log into Canvas Free for Teacher Visit
https://canvas.instructure.co
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Use your existing login or create a new account
Step 2: Create Your Course
On the Dashboard, click Start a New Course
Enter your Course Name (e.g., "Social Data Science 3 Fall 2025")
Click Create Course
Step 3: Add Dr. King as a Designer
Navigate to People in your course
Click + People
Enter: iking@aucenter.edu
Set the Role to Designer
Click Next > Add Users
Note: You will add your peer review members on Wednesday and Thursday
Canvas Course Shell Import Process
Step 4: Access Canvas Commons
From the global navigation menu (left side), click Commons
In the search bar, type "2025 FDSI Course Development Shell"
Step 6: Confirm Import
Navigate back to your FDSI Canvas Dashboard
Open your course to confirm that the content has been imported correctly
Step 5: Choose Your Import Option
You have two options:
Option 1 - Full Shell Import: Select the complete "2025 FDSI Course Development Shell" and click "Import/Download" 1.
Choose your newly created course and click "Import into Course"
Option 2 - Individual Modules Import: 2.
Search for module titles (e.g., "2025 FDSI Module 3") you are working on.
Import one or more modules that align with your course development plan
Canvas Course Shell Deliverable:
By the end of Day 1 of the Institute, you should:
Have a Canvas course shell set up
Import either the full shell or individual modules
Add Dr. King as a Designer
Create your course mapping and alignment
Draft your course Start Here and Module 1
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Reminder: DO NOT publish your course. Peer Review observers will be added later in the week.
2 Support:
Use the Canvas Help menu for technical assistance
Visit the FDSI Tech Help Channel in Microsoft Teams
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Let's begin building your data science course shell together!
Ask during office hours if you encounter issues