Module "bookend" pages let you introduce a new unit and bring it to a graceful conclusion. They are really helpful for students because they clearly signal the beginning and ending of a unit of study.

The opening page is an ideal place to share unit objectives and preview the week's activities. Without a closing page, students could happily "next" click into the next unit (if it's published) without even realizing it.

Creating Your First Bookend Pages
Creating Bookend Pages for the Rest of Your Units

Creating Your First Bookend Pages

You can make bookend pages with regular content pages in Canvas.

You can also download starter pages from the Canvas Commons, either as part of a course template or individually. With one click, you can download into your course and customize. Here's how:

Follow the directions in How do I use Commons? and type "SWC Course Template," “Module Opening Page,” or "Module Closing Page" in the search field.
Download to your course and customize!

Creating Bookend Pages for the Rest of Your Units

If you have downloaded a course template from the commons, you have bookend pages for each week. But what if you have customized your bookend pages and want to use THOSE in each week? No problem!

Use the Settings gear for the page to "Duplicate" your page.
Drag it to the desired module.
Rinse and repeat.

Use setting gear to duplicate page from module

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