A syllabus is an important document in any class because it informs students of how the class will operate, the policies they must adhere to, when assignments are due, etc. In an online learning class, the syllabus is an even more important document because it is the primary information source about the class.

Combining course sections can be useful for instructors who teach several sections of the same course but only want to manage course content in one location. When course sections are combined into a single Canvas course for administrative convenience, instructors must take additional steps to ensure student privacy and compliance with FERPA.

In Canvas, instructors are permitted to combine course sections using the cross-listing tool.