RAA PD: Canvas Rich Content Editor & Pages by Alison M-C Li https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x This Padlet page includes useful self-help resources to build the Canvas course, particularly on "Pages". en-us 2023-04-20 23:35:59 UTC 2025-10-02 03:55:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Creating hyperlinks mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632807263 This support page provides instructions for creating external links.

Notes:
Avoid the following unfavourable practices:
>> Click here to learn more. 
>> More information can be found at: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-create-hyperlinks-to-external-URLs-in-the-Rich-Content/ta-p/872

For favourable practice, please read the next post block.]]> 2023-06-26 22:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632807263 FAQs: Canvas Pages mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632810341 This link directs you to a how-to list of Canvas Instructor Guide, including Pages.]]> 2023-06-26 22:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632810341 Video: Pages Overview mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632811101 This tutorial video shows the function of a Canvas page.

]]> 2023-06-26 22:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632811101 Video: Rich Content Editor mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632811477 This tutorial video shows the features of Rich Content Editor]]> 2023-06-26 22:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632811477 *Meaningful links mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632818219 A meaningful name tells people where they are going. Read more at TeachWell@UoA (Design for Accessibility >> Meaning links).]]> 2023-06-26 23:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632818219 Key things to note: mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632819969 On the Rich Content Editor toolbar, you can either click "Insert" then "Links" or click the "Links" icon. 

This section shows how to: 
  • Add external links
  • Add course links
  • Name the links meaningfully
]]> 2023-06-26 23:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632819969 Sharing and Viewing this Padlet mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632821476 You are most welcome to share this Padlet with your colleagues with the Padlet link or QR code (scan the above image). ]]> 2023-06-26 23:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632821476 Key things to note: mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632822420 To add an image on a Canvas page, you can click "Insert" then "Image" or simply click the "Images" icon. 

This section covers how to: 
  • Upload images
  • Write meaningful alt-text descriptions
  • Select "decorative image"
]]> 2023-06-26 23:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632822420 Key things to note: mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632918163 "Media" function in Rich Content Editor allows you to add a video or audio file; however, this is not a suggested way. Rather, we recommend you first save your audio or video recordings to Panopto Videos and then use the Apps (Plug-ins) function to embed them onto the page. 

The "Apps" function (presented as a plug-in icon) allows you to embed videos from Panopto Video, YouTube, and Vimeo. 

This section covers how to: 
  • Upload YouTube video, Panopto video, Vimeo video
]]> 2023-06-27 01:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632918163 Key things to note: mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632920908 Online content with a ‘share’ feature (such as podcasts, TEDEd, Padlet, Miro, Kahoot, polling tools) can be displayed on a page using the embed code.

ETV (Education Television and Video Communications Trust) provides a catalogue of TV broadcasts and video podcasts for use in education, which can also be embedded on a Canvas page.

This section covers how to:
  • Embed Padlet on a Canvas page
  • Embed H5P on a Canvas page

]]> 2023-06-27 01:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632920908 Adding alt-text for an image mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632927536 Canvas adopts the filename of the image as the alt-text by default, which is not confusing for students who use immersive readers. Thus, it is always a good habit of providing alt-text for the images you added on the pages.]]> 2023-06-27 01:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632927536 UoA Canvas Icons mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632929053 Here is the section introducing UoA Canvas Icons under TeachWell@UoA.]]> 2023-06-27 01:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632929053 Key things to note: mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632930605 A well-constructed table allows screen readers to read out the headings by column and the data by rows, therefore giving the data a meaningful structure.

This section covers how to: 
  • Create a table
  • Set the row header or column header
  • Adjust the Table Properties (e.g., border style, border or background colours)
]]> 2023-06-27 01:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632930605 Inserting a table and changing table properties mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632931486 2023-06-27 01:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632931486 Embedding Padlet in Canvas pages mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632945704 View text instruction on embedding Padlet in LMS]]> 2023-06-27 01:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632945704 Embedding an image on a page mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632951627 2023-06-27 01:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632951627 Uploading a document mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632956225 2023-06-27 01:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632956225 Embedding a document mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632958560 Consider the following views to display the document on a Canvas page:
  • Preview in overlay
  • Preview inline
  • Expand view
]]> 2023-06-27 01:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632958560 Key things to note: mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632959197 This section shows you how to:
  • Upload a document
  • Embed a document on the page
  • Embed a file from MS OneDrive
]]> 2023-06-27 01:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632959197 Embed a file with a hyperlink from MS Office 365 mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632962146 You can create a document, slide presentation, or spreadsheet in your OneDrive and then create a hyperlink to that document anywhere you can use the Rich Content Editor in Canvas.]]> 2023-06-27 01:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2632962146 Canvas Baseline Practices at TeachWell@UoA mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2634600375 The information relative to Canvas pages helps you achieve better Canvas Baseline Practices (CBP). 

5 focal areas in CBP: 
  • Structure and navigation
  • Orientation to the course
  • Syllabus information
  • Assessments
  • Accessibility and copyright
]]> 2023-06-28 22:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2634600375 Design for accessibility mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2635515844 Read the corresponding section Page layout for documents and files for details. 

Page layouts need to be clear, consistent and easily navigated. Font family size and colour should be easily legible. For example, a single column with chunked content is more easily navigated than double columns. Your content will be scanned by screen readers and accessed by low-vision users. If you create your page layout for these readers, everyone will benefit. ]]> 2023-06-30 01:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2635515844 Key things to note: kkod568 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637395450 This section introduces the functions and limitations of the available accessibility tools for UoA staff: 

  • UDOIT 
  • Immersive Reader
  • Accessibility Checker 
  • Similar tools in Microsoft Office
]]> 2023-07-03 22:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637395450 Guide: Immersive Reader kkod568 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637396635 Immersive Reader is a useful tool for checking whether your content is accessible, i.e. can your page be read by the assistive technology?

The Immersive Reader functions the same way for both students and lecturers. ]]> 2023-07-03 22:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637396635 Guide: UDOIT kkod568 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637397133 UDOIT (Universal Design Online Inspection Tool) scans your course and identifies areas where accessibility can be improved.


]]> 2023-07-03 22:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637397133 Guide: Accessibility Checker kkod568 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637398110 Accessibility Checker is another tool that can check for accessibility as you edit using the Rich Content Editor on Canvas.

Accessibility Checker checks one item (page, discussion, announcement, etc.) at a time, while UDOIT scans an entire course, and picks up what Accessibility Checker would.  
]]> 2023-07-03 22:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637398110 Adding the course links mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637399586 The "Course Link" option under "Links" in the Rich Content Editor toolbar allows you to add a hyperlink directing to a specific Canvas page, a section on the navigation menu, and a specific Assignment page. 

Using this function can minimise the chances of creating broken links when you change the pages. ]]> 2023-07-03 22:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637399586 Limitations of these tools kkod568 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637400739 No technology is perfect! UDOIT/ Accessibility Checker cannot:
- check the quality of hyperlinks or alternative texts for images, i.e. how informative/descriptive an alternative text is. 
- scan embedded content, e.g. H5P. But most content generating tools these days are designed in alignment with accessibility standards. ]]> 2023-07-03 23:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637400739 Meaningful descriptions for images mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637400847 Read details in the "Meaningful Links" section under TeachWell website.  ]]> 2023-07-03 23:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637400847 Accessibility Checkers in Microsoft Office kkod568 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637401051 Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, etc) also have accessibility checkers available.]]> 2023-07-03 23:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637401051 About this Padlet mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637403110 This Padlet is an information hub that gathers useful resources from TeachWell and Canvas support to help you create accessible and sustainable pages for your Canvas course(s). 

The columns on the right cover individual types of teaching materials commonly used on the Canvas pages (e.g., texts, links, images, and videos).

Accessibility applies throughout, no matter what content type you add to your course. Please refer to the section 'Design for Accessibility' for further resources.]]> 2023-07-03 23:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637403110 Embed Panopto Video in a Canvas page mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637405914 2023-07-03 23:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637405914 Video: How to use Panopto with Canvas (30 mins) mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637406177 2023-07-03 23:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637406177 Guide: How to add YouTube videos to Canvas pages kkod568 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637409067 2023-07-03 23:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637409067 H5P kkod568 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637417059 Please see under FAQs --> 'Embed H5P content into Canvas'.]]> 2023-07-03 23:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637417059 Key things to note: kkod568 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637421732 Accessibility is for everyone!
Improving accessibility of your content can not only help students with various learning needs, but also in certain situations such as:
  • Limited internet access can prevent visually heavy material from displaying properly. Providing alternative texts allows students with poor connection to still access the learning material. 
  • Providing captions/transcripts for videos can help students trying to study in noisy environments or learners of English as a second language.
  • Formatting and structuring your content so that it can be read by Immersive Reader will allow students to listen to the content (e.g. during their commute or giving their eyes a rest).
]]> 2023-07-03 23:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637421732 * Text syeu677 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637422245
  • Use “headings” in Canvas instead of bolding the words
  • Use “Left” alignment, not center
  • Format lists as lists (use bullet points/ numberings)
  • Bold the words to stress its importance, no underline nor italic nor colour, nor highlight nor capitalisation

Note: over-stylisation of text may mask the appearance of letters for some students with neurodiverse needs 
]]> 2023-07-03 23:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637422245 Tables kkod568 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637422257 Structure the table by setting row/column headers, use background colours that are contrastive with the text colour (if needed).]]> 2023-07-03 23:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637422257 Videos kkod568 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637422280 Captions/transcripts (Design for accessibility >> Video captions and transcription)]]> 2023-07-03 23:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637422280 Key things to note: mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637519911 A customised function in Canvas called "UoA Canvas Icons" allows you to add icons to highlight important elements, draw attention to certain areas, and differentiate topics. 

This section shows you how to add UoA Canvas Icons and change the icon colours and sizes.]]> 2023-07-04 01:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637519911 Video: Canvas Icons plugin mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637520528 This video provides you step-by-step instruction to add an icon and change colour and size of the icon.]]> 2023-07-04 01:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637520528 Key things to note: syeu677 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637573866 This section shows how and why to: 
  • Adjust heading styles
  • Formatting & Stylisation of text
  • Tips for spacing
]]> 2023-07-04 02:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637573866 *Making tables accessible mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637584320 In this page, you can find examples of effective vs less effective tables.]]> 2023-07-04 02:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637584320 Do you know how visual users read a layout table? mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637589662 Screen readers treat layout tables and data tables very differently. For layout tables, they read the content of the table based on the source code order. For data tables, however, they will identify the presence of the table, including the number of columns and rows, provide table navigation functionality, read row and column headers, etc.

Read further information: Creating accessible tables. ]]> 2023-07-04 02:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637589662 Heading Styles syeu677 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637592099 Heading styles are pre-formatted headings that structure content in logical order. They enable readers to engage more strategically with our content, making it easy to view and navigate. For neurodiverse students (e.g., visually-impaired and/or dyslexic students) who use screen readers, heading styles are essential because the software communicates levels of hierarchy.

Thus, do not simply adjust the text size and format.
Always go for adjusting the heading style.

Note: Heading 1 is the title of the Canvas page. ]]> 2023-07-04 02:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637592099 Self-explanatory icons for tables mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637603042 The icons (from left) represent: 
  • Add a table
  • Delete a table
  • Add a row above
  • Add a row below
  • Delete the row
  • Add a column on the left
  • Add a column on the right
  • Delete the column

]]> 2023-07-04 02:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637603042 Tips for spacing of content syeu677 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637616098 Difference between "Shift + Enter" and "Enter"
1. Pressing Enter:
  • tells "your computer" (Rich Content Editor/MS Word) to create a new paragraph. Its default behaviour is to then put a gap between the two lines.

2. Pressing Shift + Enter: 
  • tells "your computer" to go down a line, but this doesn’t create the gap between two lines like Enter does.  

Therefore, please make sure you have created a paragraph (by pressing Enter) when you change the heading style. Otherwise, the whole paragraph will be changed to the heading style you choose.

It also applies to other format changes, such as alignment, order and increase/decrease indent. 
]]> 2023-07-04 03:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637616098 Sharing your feedback mli385_1 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637619637 We value your feedback on this self-directed training on Canvas Pages: 
  • What other topics related to Canvas Baseline Practices do you want to learn more about? 
  • How useful do you find the information? 

To share your feedback: 
  1. Like your favourite posts on this Padlet by clicking the "heart" icon under the corresponding post. 
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  3. Click "+" sign on the bottom right of this Padlet, and type in your comments and suggestions, add an image or video, or share a useful link. 
]]> 2023-07-04 03:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637619637 For more information syeu677 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637623966 2023-07-04 03:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637623966 Guide: What is Rich Content Editor syeu677 https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637628074 Rule of thumb for Rich Content Editor: Don't be scared!
It works almost the same as the MS Word.]]> 2023-07-04 03:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mli385_1/8aurikzeax7byq1x/wish/2637628074