Here's an example of a straightforward Home page. [Here are other example Home page layouts.]

The Weekly Module links can be updated to include links to the previous and current week. If you're feeling brave, you can add a short (2') Welcome video (perhaps in place of the photo).

Simple Home Page Sample

Instructions for Using This Page

This Rich Content Editor (RCE) "cheat sheet" may be helpful.

Copy the code below
Open the appropriate canvas page in your course and toggle the HTML Editor (Below the page editor) so you're in the HTML area of the page. (The Rich Content Editor toolbar will no longer show.)
Paste the code
Toggle back to the Rich Content Editor view
Choose a new banner image. There are images available in the Commons (search "banner image") or use Canva (canva.com) to create your own. At least 400 X 100 pixel size is recommended.
Record and embed your short "course tour" Welcome video. (An excellent way to create connection with students and increase your "virtual presence.")
Decide what links to include in the Modules area and in the Quick Links area.
Make sure to re-link all your new link text to the correct places in YOUR course.
Add your name, image and contact details.

<p>YOUR BANNER HERE</p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; background-color: #ffff99;"></span><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Weekly Modules:</strong></span></h2>
<ul>
<li><a title="Welcome to the Course!" href="https://ccconlineed.instructure.com/courses/1581/pages/welcome-to-the-course" data-api-endpoint="https://ccconlineed.instructure.com/api/v1/courses/1581/pages/welcome-to-the-course" data-api-returntype="Page">Day 1: Course Orientation--START HERE!</a></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a title="Welcome to Week 1" href="https://ccconlineed.instructure.com/courses/1581/pages/welcome-to-week-1" data-api-endpoint="https://ccconlineed.instructure.com/api/v1/courses/1581/pages/welcome-to-week-1" data-api-returntype="Page">Week 1 (1/29-2/3): Name of Week</a><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: #ffff99;"></span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Quick Links:</strong></span></h2>
<ul>
<li><a title="Support Resources: Help!" href="https://ccconlineed.instructure.com/courses/1581/pages/support-resources-help" data-api-endpoint="https://ccconlineed.instructure.com/api/v1/courses/1581/pages/support-resources-help" data-api-returntype="Page">Support Resources</a></li>
<li><a title="Syllabus - Tech Support and Canvas Help" href="https://ccconlineed.instructure.com/courses/1581/pages/syllabus-tech-support-and-canvas-help" data-api-endpoint="https://ccconlineed.instructure.com/api/v1/courses/1581/pages/syllabus-tech-support-and-canvas-help" data-api-returntype="Page">Technical Help</a></li>
<li><a title="Discussion" href="https://ccconlineed.instructure.com/courses/1581/discussion_topics/21589" data-api-endpoint="https://ccconlineed.instructure.com/api/v1/courses/1581/discussion_topics/21589" data-api-returntype="Discussion">Q&A Discussion</a><span style="color: #800000;"><br /><br /></span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Instructor Contact Information:</strong></span><span style="color: #000080;"></span></h2>
<p>YOUR IMAGE HERE</p>
<p>Instructor: </p>
<p><em>The Canvas Inbox is the best way to contact me.</em></p>
<p>Email address: </p>
<p>Phone: </p>
<p>Office/Virtual Office:</p>
<p> </p>

The CVC-OEI Course Design Resources by CVC-OEI is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Development of this course was funded by a grant from the California Community Colleges' Chancellor's Office.