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Design my Canvas site

Build a clear, consistent Canvas structure using ACU Thrive templates and design principles.

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1 Choose2 Context3 Structure4 Build

STEP 1

What are you working on?

Start with the part of Canvas you want to design. Choose Whole unit for the complete recommended structure.

▦Whole unitSet up the full Canvas learning pathway.⌂HomepageUse the standard ACU Thrive homepage.✓Assessment areaStructure assessment information consistently.☷Modules / weeksBuild a clear repeatable module pattern.

STEP 2

Tell us about the unit

Year level
First year ⌄
First yearMiddle year(s)Final year
Delivery mode
Blended ⌄
BlendedFace-to-faceOnline asynchronous
Teaching period
12 teaching weeks ⌄
12 teaching weeks10 teaching weeks6 teaching weeksCustom
Type of work
Substantial redesign ⌄
Substantial redesignNew unitLight refresh
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STEP 3

Recommended Canvas structure

Example: first-year blended unit. Required templates are marked Thrive Standard.

TEST100
Homepage

Use the approved ACU Thrive homepage template without variation.

Thrive Standard
Start here

Welcome · How this unit works · Teaching team · Where to get help

View suggested content
Assessment

Use the approved Assessment page template without variation.

Thrive Standard
Module 1Help me design this module
1OverviewPurpose, outcomes and what to do.
2PrepareShort videos, reading and retrieval.
3ParticipateClass, synchronous or active task.
4ConsolidateRevisit, practise and connect to assessment.
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STEP 4

Build your Canvas pages

Build a complete module or create a single page from approved ACU Canvas templates. Your unit context carries through to the builder.

▦ Build a whole moduleCreate the Overview, learning content, Wrap-up and knowledge-check sequence together. →▤ Build a single pageChoose one approved ACU Canvas template and build only the page you need. →
WHOLE MODULE

Build a connected module sequence

Start with the topic and then work through each page. Content pages can be added or repeated as needed.

Uses your year level + mode
1
Module OverviewIntroduce the topic, explain why it matters, set learning objectives and organise student tasks.
Structured template
2
Learning contentBuild one or more Watch + Practise pages using Echo360 and H5P.
Repeat as needed
3
Module Wrap-upReview learning, surface questions, prepare for what comes next and remind students about assessment.
Structured template
4
Knowledge CheckConnect the module to a short Canvas quiz for retrieval, self-assessment and progression.
Linked Canvas quiz
Module workflow0 of 4 complete

Next: Module Overview

Start building this module →+ Add another content pageBuild module wrap-upSet up knowledge check
SINGLE PAGE

Choose an ACU Canvas template

The template controls the structure; the Design Studio helps you populate the content.

◎Module OverviewIntroduction, relevance, objectives, knowledge check and student tasks.Structured + adaptable▶Learning ContentOrient students, embed an Echo360 video and follow it with purposeful H5P practice.Adaptable pattern↻Module Wrap-upReview, Post, Prepare and assessment reminders at the end of a module.Structured + adaptable✓Knowledge CheckPlan the short Canvas quiz, progression threshold and student instructions.Linked Canvas quiz✓Assessment PagePopulate the approved seven-section assessment structure consistently.Required structure⌂HomepageUse the approved ACU Thrive homepage structure with minimal variation.Required structure
SPECIALIST HELPNeed help creating one of the pieces?
Plan my videos →Build an activity →Plan my presentations →
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ASSESSMENT PAGE

Build the approved assessment template

Complete the unit-specific fields below. The seven-section structure and supplied ACU policy wording are retained in the generated Canvas page.

Required structure
1Assessment overview
2Learning outcomes assessed
3Assessment criteria &/or marking rubric
4Task details

Tip from the template: use clear, action-oriented language so instructions are easy to understand and follow.

5Academic integrity & referencing requirements
ACU wording retainedAcademic integrity policy, AI acknowledgement, and Library links are built into the output.
6Resources & support
7Submission & feedback
ACU wording retainedThe supplied late-submission and appeal wording is built into the output.
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CANVAS PREVIEWAssessment page
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Prototype note: policy wording and links below are reproduced from the assessment template supplied for this prototype; they have not been independently updated or verified here.
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ACU CANVAS TEMPLATE

Build a Module Overview

Populate the current ACU Module Overview structure. The page adapts some task wording to the year level and delivery mode you selected earlier.

Structured template
Module details
Introduction
The current template recommends a short (<3 min) introductory video explaining the topic and why it matters. Videos should be embedded from Echo360 using the pink Echo embed button so analytics are captured.
Why is this topic important?
Learning objectives
Knowledge check
Your tasks

Choose the tasks students need to complete. The final numbered list will use wording suited to the delivery mode selected earlier.

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Continue to Learning Content →
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Live Canvas preview

This preview uses the structure and stock wording from the Module Overview template you supplied.

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LEARNING CONTENT

Build a learning content page

Use the ACU Watch → Practise pattern to create a concise learning page for blended or online asynchronous delivery.

Uses your unit context
Page orientation
Watch

The generated Canvas page includes an INSERT ECHO VIDEO placeholder. Use Echo360 for the embedded video.

Practise

The generated Canvas page includes an INSERT H5P placeholder.

+ Add another Watch + PractiseClearContinue to Module Wrap-up →
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Canvas preview
Updates as you type.
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ACU THRIVE CANVAS TEMPLATE

Module Wrap-up

Build the page that closes a module: review learning, surface questions, prepare for what comes next and remind students about assessment.

Uses selected unit context
1

Review

Use one prompt per line. The current ACU template prompts are used if you leave this blank.

2

Post

Tell students where to raise questions or seek clarification.

3

Prepare

4

Assessment reminder

5

Completion message

This sits at the bottom of the page and directs students to the knowledge check.

ClearCopy Canvas HTMLContinue to Knowledge Check →
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KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Set up the module knowledge check

Plan the short Canvas quiz used for retrieval, self-assessment and, from Module 2 onwards, progression to the next module.

Linked Canvas quiz

1. Quiz basics

2. What will it check?

3. Canvas progression settings

4. Question planning

This creates a quiz setup and question blueprint. It does not create the Canvas quiz itself.

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SETUP PREVIEWCanvas knowledge check
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