Canvas Basics
Overview
Canvas is a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) that we use to support instruction. Canvas allows instructors to upload course content to a virtual classroom where they can distribute that content to students near and far. Canvas also allows instructors to facilitate instruction through a variety of tools that encourage student-to-student, student-to-instructor, and student-to-content interactions. For example, when using Canvas, students may be asked to read articles, watch videos, submit assignments, take quizzes, participate in discussions, and complete group projects. Some of our instructors use this tool to enhance their face-to-face courses, while others use it to support their hybrid and fully online instruction.
To learn more about Canvas for Students, visit the Canvas Community Guides for Students where you'll find support and video tutorials.
Canvas Video Tutorials
Here is an introduction to Canvas (3:30), including help navigating a course.
Additional help videos:
- Your Canvas settings: In this video about user settings, you can learn how to update your Canvas notifications and other settings
- Text editor: Learn how to use the Rich Content Editor in Canvas
- Discussions: Learn how to view, reply to, and edit discussion posts
- Quizzes: Learn how to access and take quizzes, and view your quiz results
- New Quizzes: Learn how to access and take an assessment in New Quizzes, and view your results
- Assignments: Learn about the different ways you can submit assignments in Canvas
- Grades: Learn how to check your grades in Canvas
- Calendar: Learn how to use the Calendar to keep track of important events and assignments.
- Inbox: Learn how to view, manage, and send direct messages to individuals or groups of people using the Inbox