What's a Sandbox in Canvas?

- Sandbox: A Canvas sandbox is basically a course shell that students do not have access to. Sandboxes are used to build content in a space that can be reset, changed, and without the worry of students seeing any in-progress content.

What is Sandbox in canvas?

A sandbox course is a private space where you can test items without impacting your live course(s). In your Sandbox Course, you will have the instructor role that allows you to utilize and practice with all tools available in a regular Canvas course.

How do you use a canvas sandbox?

Create your Sandbox Course
  1. Login to Canvas and load your Dashboard.
  2. Click on the Help icon on the Global Navigation bar.
  3. Select the Create a Sandbox Course menu option.
  4. Enter the Course Name, Course Code and choose the best Department for your course.
  5. Click on Create Course.
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