badm350-canvas-builder
Generate Canvas-ready HTML pages and assignments for BADM 350 Technology & AI Strategy course. Use when building weekly module content from markdown lesson plans, creating "Start Here" pages with Tuesday/Thursday session structure, or generating assignment HTML with rubrics. Triggers on requests to "build Canvas content", "create week X page", or "generate assignment for BADM 350".
Resources
1Install
npx skillscat add vishalsachdev/claude-skills/badm350-canvas-builder Install via the SkillsCat registry.
This skill converts BADM 350 course markdown files into Canvas-compatible HTML pages and assignments, applying the Gies College style guide. It automates the creation of weekly "Start Here" pages and assignment content with rubrics, eliminating manual formatting for course developers building Canvas modules from structured lesson plans.
BADM 350 Canvas Content Builder
Converts BADM 350 week markdown files into Canvas-ready HTML following the Gies College course style guide.
Workflow
1. Identify Source Files
Week content lives in:
/Users/vishal/teaching/badm350/modules/unit-X-*/week-NN-topic.mdStyle guide at:
/Users/vishal/teaching/badm350/canvas-style-guide.md2. Generate Start Here Page
Read the week markdown and extract:
- Learning objectives (with L-C-E tier)
- Session agendas (Tuesday/Thursday, 75 min each)
- Before/During/After Class tasks
- Readings and resources
- Lab deliverable info
Apply the Start Here template from references/start-here-template.md.
Output to: /Users/vishal/teaching/badm350/canvas-html/week-NN-start-here.html
3. Generate Assignment HTML
Identify assignment type from lab deliverable section:
- Lab: Hands-on practice, 10 pts, completion-based rubric
- Discussion: Article analysis + peer replies, 10-15 pts
- Position Paper: Debate prep + evidence, 15-20 pts
- Essay: Framework application + research, 15 pts
Apply appropriate template from references/assignment-templates.md.
Output to: /Users/vishal/teaching/badm350/canvas-html/week-NN-[assignment-name].html
4. Upload to Canvas
Use Canvas MCP tools:
Create page:
mcp__canvas-api__create_page(course_identifier="67619", title="Week N Start Here", body=<html>, published=true)Create module:
mcp__canvas-api__create_module(course_identifier="67619", name="Week N: Topic", position=N, published=true)Add item to module:
mcp__canvas-api__add_module_item(course_identifier="67619", module_id=<id>, item_type="Page", page_url="week-n-start-here")Create assignment:
mcp__canvas-api__create_assignment(
course_identifier="67619",
name="Assignment Name",
description=<generated_html>,
points_possible=10,
submission_types="online_text_entry",
due_at="2026-01-26T05:59:00Z"
)5. Generate Setup Instructions
Create /Users/vishal/teaching/badm350/canvas-html/week-NN-canvas-setup.md with:
- Canvas assignment settings (name, points, due date, submission type)
- Rubric configuration table
- Module item order
Key Style Elements
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Icons | Orange #ff5f05 |
| Footer | Navy #12284c |
| CSS | https://instructure-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/account_145590000000000001/attachments/9675811/dp_app.css |
| JS | https://instructure-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/account_145590000000000001/attachments/9675810/dp_app.js |
| Banner | https://files.ciditools.com/illinoisedu/UIUC_banner_Creative_1.png |
Session Structure (Tuesday/Thursday)
Each session has three phases:
- Before Class: Checklist of prep tasks with time estimates
- During Class: Table with Time | Activity | Purpose columns
- After Class: Tasks and upcoming deliverables
Reference Files
references/start-here-template.md- Full HTML template for Start Here pagesreferences/assignment-templates.md- Templates for Lab, Discussion, Position Paper, Essayreferences/rubric-patterns.md- Standard rubric configurations
Canvas Course Info
- Course ID: 67619 (Spring 2026)
- Format: On-campus, Tuesday/Thursday, 75 min each
- Class Size: ~19 students
Categories
Install
npx skillscat add vishalsachdev/claude-skills/badm350-canvas-builder Install via the SkillsCat registry.