Important
Schedule your Teams Meetings in MyCanvas or Outlook before creating the calendar event by following the instructions outlined in the Teams Meetings in MyCanvas and/or Outlook articles.
How to add Teams meetings link in MyCanvas Global Calendars
- In Calendar, ensure the correct course is selected (right panel)
- Click + Create New Event
- Fill in event details:
- Title – Enter a clear, descriptive title (visible in students' Global Calendars)
- Date – Set the meeting date and time accordingly
- Frequency – Choose Custom and set the end date for recurrence
- Location – Specify the meeting location (optional)
- Calendar – Select the appropriate course from the dropdown menu
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Click More Options – to open the Rich Content Editor (RCE)
- Copy your Teams meeting link (from MyCanvas homepage or Outlook) using CTRL + C
- In the RCE, paste the link with CTRL + V
- Scroll down and click Create Event to save
- The event (with link) will now appear for students in their Global Calendars
Additional Resources
- Canvas Guide: How do I add a recurring event in a calendar?
- How do I create a recurring meeting in Outlook?
- INFOsheet: Teams Meetings with MyCanvas - Introduction and Basic Features
- INFOsheet: Teams Meetings with MyCanvas - Advanced Features
- INFOsheet: Using Teams Meetings with MyCanvas - Connecting a Meeting with Your Course
- INFOsheet: Teams Meetings and Zoom Feature Comparison
- INFOsheet: Teams Meeting Formats and Creating a Class