CourseArc

CourseArc: Content Authoring Tool

Introduction to CourseArc

CourseArc Links to an external site. is a Canvas-integrated content authoring and management tool that facilitates the collaborative creation of online learning. CourseArc provides customizable, reusable content blocks to help you quickly and easily create consistent, engaging, and accessible course content.

Key Features

Every block Links to an external site. has been designed to be:

  • Instructionally sound
  • Well-designed and visually appealing
  • Able to support a variety of activities and uses
  • Highly interactive
  • Engaging
  • Fully accessible
  • Responsive to all devices

Sample Courses

Preview some sample courses to see what CourseArc can do!

How to Get Started

  1. Email pcconline@pasadena.edu to request a CourseArc account.
  2. Bookmark PCC's CourseArc URL: https://pasadena.coursearc.com/ Links to an external site.
  3. Test your login (use the Forgot Your Password? feature if you are logging in for the first time)
  4. Bookmark CourseArc's Knowledge Base Links to an external site.
  5. Add noreply@notifications.coursearc.com and info@coursearc.com to your contacts

Orientation and Training

  • NEW! Moving Content from SoftChalk to CourseArc (16 minutes) - Watch Video Links to an external site.
    Watch a brief demonstration with tips on how to most effectively move content from SoftChalk to CourseArc.
  • "10 Sprints to Get You Up and Running with CourseArc" - Interactive CourseArc Lesson in Canvas
    Learn by doing! Discover CourseArc by working your way through an actual CourseArc Lesson in Canvas. Along the way, you'll be able to try out some interactive activities, and you'll also see your points accumulate in the Canvas gradebook.
  • "10 Sprints..." - Videos Only Links to an external site.
    If you just want a video playlist, this option is for you. Learn the basics of CourseArc in less than an hour!
  • CourseArc Content Creator Training (2 Hours) - Watch Video Links to an external site.
    Explore all that CourseArc has to offer in this comprehensive overview for new users.

Quickstart Resources

Introduction to CourseArc

Organize Content

Create Content

Build with Blocks

Viewing Content

Using CourseArc in your Canvas Course

Help & Support

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