Here's a great example of using the built-in features of Canvas to create a simple and effective course.
What I did here was use the Canvas LMS to create a course that teaches...Canvas. Realy, this course is geared towards new-to-the-district students on the fundamentals of Canvas and its features. The best part, it is student centered and student led. Each of the modules was created by a fellow student and demonstrates how they use different Canvas tools everyday. We rolled this out for new students who need to get up-and-running as quickly as possible.