[ARCHIVED] What is a shell?

[yipimeho]

Is this just a blank practice?

(Page, Discussion, Assignment and Quiz)

[gnoack · Accepted solution]

HI @yipimeho 

A shell is a new or blank course without any imported content or created content.  It could also refer to a new assignment group. 

Assignment Group Shell:

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-create-an-assignment-shell-in-an-assign...

Course Shell:

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-copy-a-Canvas-course-into-a-new-course-...