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!
- Modern World History Links to an external site.
- Linear Algebra Links to an external site.
- Anatomy Links to an external site.
How to Get Started
- Email pcconline@pasadena.edu to request a CourseArc account.
- Bookmark PCC's CourseArc URL: https://pasadena.coursearc.com/ Links to an external site.
- Test your login (use the Forgot Your Password? feature if you are logging in for the first time)
- Bookmark CourseArc's Knowledge Base Links to an external site.
- Add noreply@notifications.coursearc.com and info@coursearc.com to your contacts
Orientation and Training
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NEW! Moving Content from SoftChalk to CourseArc (16 minutes) -
Watch Video
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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
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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) -
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Explore all that CourseArc has to offer in this comprehensive overview for new users.
Quickstart Resources
Introduction to CourseArc
- Intro to the Dashboard Links to an external site.
- Intro to Tasks Links to an external site.
- Intro to Comments Links to an external site.
- Courses Links to an external site.
Organize Content
- Course, Module, and Page Links to an external site.
- Blocks Links to an external site.
- Templates Links to an external site.
Create Content
- Course Settings Links to an external site.
- Tracking and Grading Links to an external site.
- Creating a Page Links to an external site.
- Blocks Links to an external site.
- Publishing Links to an external site.
- Previewing Links to an external site.
- Copying Links to an external site.
- Moving Links to an external site.
- Properties Links to an external site.
Build with Blocks
- List of Blocks Links to an external site.
- Generic Video Links to an external site.
- Matching Links to an external site.
- Images Links to an external site.
- Quiz Links to an external site.
- Icon and Text Links to an external site.
- Learn About More Blocks Links to an external site.
Viewing Content
Using CourseArc in your Canvas Course
- Tracking and Grading Links to an external site.
- Add a Module with Grade Passback in Canvas Links to an external site.
- Add a Module without Grade Passback in Canvas Links to an external site.
Help & Support
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