font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;">How do you create a course shell in Canvas?

There are two ways to create a new Canvas course:

• Create new Canvas shell for a class listed in Banner.
• Create an empty shell to use as a template(not connected to a specific course).
• Faculty Assistance

Create new Canvas shell for a class listed in Banner

1. Login to canvas.temple.edu and click “Course Tools.”

2. On the “Course Tools” page click the “Banner Class Lists” tab.

3. Click the “+” next to one of the courses listed.

4. Visit canvas.temple.edu to see your course listed and begin building your course.

Create an empty shell to use as a template (not connected to a specific course).

Note: This method creates canvas courses which are not linked to the Banner system. This is
optimal if you wish to build a template course in order to copy it into multiple Canvas courses
which are linked to the Banner system.

1.Login to canvas.temple.edu click “Course Tools.”

2. On the “Course Tools” page click the “Shell Request” tab.

3. Click the radio button in the “Shell Type” then click “Template” and type in the
name for your template course.

4. Click “Create.”

5. Visit canvas.temple.edu to see your course listed and begin building your
template course.

Faculty Assistance:

• If you need any further assistance with Canvas, please contact the Center for the Advancement of Teaching (CAT).
• CAT offers a virtual drop-in EdTech lab via Zoom Monday through Friday,  8:30am - 5:00pm.
• You can also schedule a consultation with a CAT support team member.
• Canvas offers support 24 hours, 7 days a week: 
  • Phone:  (833) 330-8387
  • Live Chat
• You can access Canvas' support team via the Help button located within the Canvas tool bar on the left once logged into Canvas (see photo below):
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