In Canvas App, galleries are a feature that allows users to display a collection of images or other media items in a visually appealing way. Galleries can be added to Canvas pages, modules, and assignments, and can be customized to meet the specific needs of the user.
To add a gallery to a Canvas page, module, or assignment, follow these steps:
- Open the Canvas page, module, or assignment where you want to add the gallery.
- Click the “Edit” button to open the Canvas editor.
- Click the “Insert Content” button and select “Gallery” from the dropdown menu.
- Choose the layout for your gallery (e.g. grid, carousel, slideshow) and click “Create”.
- Upload the images or media items you want to include in the gallery, and add any necessary captions or descriptions.
- Customize the gallery settings, such as autoplay, navigation arrows, and thumbnail size, as needed.
- Save and publish your Canvas page, module, or assignment.
Once your gallery is published, viewers can click on the images to view them in more detail or navigate through the gallery using the navigation arrows or thumbnails. Galleries can be a great way to showcase student work, display class photos, or share course-related images or media.
More information about galleries in Canvas App:
- Gallery types: Canvas offers three types of galleries: grid, carousel, and slideshow. Grid galleries display images in a grid layout with a fixed number of columns and rows.Carousel galleries display images in a rotating carousel format, while slideshow galleries display images in a slideshow format with an autoplay feature.
- Adding a gallery: To add a gallery, click on the “Insert Content” button in the Canvas editor and select “Gallery.” Choose the gallery type and layout you want to use, and then upload your images or media items.
- Customizing a gallery: After adding a gallery to your Canvas page, you can customize it in several ways. You can change the gallery’s layout, add captions or descriptions to images, customize the navigation controls, set the gallery’s autoplay speed, and choose whether to display thumbnails.
- Reordering images: If you need to change the order of the images in your gallery, simply drag and drop them into the desired order.
- Deleting a gallery: To delete a gallery, click on the “Edit” button in the Canvas editor and then click on the gallery. Click on the “Delete” button to remove the gallery.
- Accessibility: Canvas galleries are designed to be accessible to all users, including those who use screen readers or have other accessibility needs. Canvas galleries are compatible with keyboard navigation, and images can be described using alt text.
- Best practices: When using galleries in Canvas, it’s important to keep a few best practices in mind. For example, make sure your images are high quality and appropriately sized for the gallery layout you’re using. It’s also a good idea to add descriptive captions or descriptions to your images so that users can understand what they’re looking at. Finally, make sure to test your gallery on different devices and screen sizes to ensure that it looks good and functions properly for all users.