How do I add an event to the calendar?
Step 1: Open the Calendar
Click the Calendar link in the Global Navigation.
Step 2: Select a Date for the Event
Click any date on the calendar [1] to add an event; click the arrows next to the month name to navigate to a different month [2].
If you don't want to manually locate the date, you can click the Add icon [3] to add an event or assignment to the calendar.
Step 3: Add Events (in Week View)
If you want to create an all-day event, you can easily create one in the Week view [1]. Click the arrows next to the week span to navigate to a different week [2]. Click a date on the calendar [3].
Step 4: Edit New Event
Enter a title for the event [1]. The date will already be entered, but you can change it if you like [2]. Specify the start and end time for your event [3]. Make sure that the correct course is selected in the Calendar drop-down [4]. Click More Options to link to files or other resources related to the event [5]. Click the Submit button [6].
Note: To create an all-day event, leave the From fields blank so there is no start and end time for your event.
Step 5: Explore More Options
If you click more options, you will be taken to the Rich Content Editor [1]. Here you can add video, images, and links that will assist students as they prepare for the event. Remember, events are not designed to be graded. If you want to hold students accountable for an extracurricular activity, you should create an Assignment, not an event.
You can also use a different date for each section in your course by selecting the Use a different date for each section checkbox [2].
It is important to understand the difference between a Canvas Assignment and a Canvas Activity. Calendar events may be considered a kind of Canvas Activity. For example, you may link to the readings that you want students to do in preparation for a class discussion in the Calendar. You will not grade students on whether or not they have done the reading, but you are providing the readings to them on a specific day to help them find the resources they need more efficiently.