Transitioning from VLT to Canvas
Tip Sheet
Virtual Learning Tool
University of Michigan - Dearborn
DEARBORN
®
Use “Modules” to Set Up
Course Structure
be customized to display
Home Can
different tools or other content.
Select from available courses
in “courses” dropdown
Files
Logout (Top Right Corner)
Global Settings (Top Right)
Left Side Bar Selection
then choose from options in
Inbox (Top Right) &window
Help (Top Right)
Help (Top Right) then select
“Report a Problem”
or “Request a Feature”
Transitioning from VLT to Canvas
Course Shells Created Through Banner/ITS
Select Course From “Courses” Dropdown/Settings/Navigation Tab
Settings
Within
Course then
Export
Course
Button
Not Available in Canvas
Quizzes
Discussions or Conferences
People
Page or Announcements
Does Not Apply in Canvas
Not Needed - Students Auto Enrolled
Select Course From “Courses” Dropdown
People/Groups
Announcements
Grades
Settings Within Course
Files
Create Page or Use Discussion
Create Page
Assignments
Not Available in Canvas
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Virtual Learning Tool
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