What Is a Master Shell?
A Master Shell is your central workspace in the College’s Learning Management System (LMS) where instructors build and organize course content. Think of it like the master copy of a mixtape. Once it’s ready, you can distribute it to each individual course section where students are enrolled.
Each instructor receives one Master Shell per course and format they’re assigned to teach. For example:
- If you're teaching two online sections of ENC1101, you'll get one ENC1101 Web-Based Master Shell.
- If you're teaching a face-to-face section, you'll receive an ENC1101 Web-Assisted Master Shell.
Even if a course isn’t currently being taught, its Master Shell remains accessible for future use or reference.
How Do I Get a Master Shell?
Master Shells are automatically created in Canvas based on instructor assignments in Workday. Once you're officially listed as the instructor of record for a credited or designated course at TSC, your Master Shell will appear in Canvas with full instructor access.
If you don’t see a Master Shell for a newly assigned course:
- Double-check your assignment details in Workday.
- Reach out to your Division Office staff for help confirming your course assignment.
Need Help?
LMS Support Staff is here to assist you! You can reach out in several ways: