To better understand the impact of the Canvas Weekly Modules template, we invited students to share feedback on their experience in courses that used it.

Students were asked which template features they noticed, how helpful those features were, and how the course design supported their learning. Their responses highlight the ways consistent structure, clear navigation, and accessible design can positively shape the student experience and offer insight for faculty considering adopting the template in their own courses. A total of 47 students responded.

UVA students' feedback matches the research: Time-oriented Modules

When asked if the use of Modules made it easier for me to quickly find the things they needed, 87% of students responded with “strongly agree” or “agree”.

Bar chart showing responses to module usage with most agreeing. See above text for more details.

UVA students' feedback matches the research: Weekly Overview Pages

When asked if the Weekly Overview pages helped them understand the goals and expectations for each week, 89% of students responded with “strongly agree” or “agree”.

Bar chart showing responses to effectiveness of Weekly Overview Pages. See above text for more details.

UVA students' feedback matches the research: Reducing distraction/focusing learning

When asked if the design of the course helped reduce distractions and made it easier to focus on learning, 81% of students responded with “strongly agree” or “agree”.

Bar chart with survey responses about course design reducing distractions. See above text for more details.

Fall 2025 Student Feedback Comments about the Canvas Template

"I like the structure, it allows us to easily navigate to the work we need to do."

"I liked the modules, those were helpful in seeing where we are in our learning."

"The weekly overview pages were super helpful in terms of identifying learning targets."

"I liked the clear distinction between before, during, and after with homework links being in there."

"I enjoyed the week overview and 16 module structure as it was extremely helpful in keeping me organized and ensuring I understood what was expected each class."