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Purpose

Canvas (Instructure) is the college's learning management system. It houses the majority of online, hybrid, and blended courses at the college. 

Description

Canvas is a course management system that supports online learning and teaching. It allows professors to post grades, information, and assignments online. It is being used by universities and colleges all over the world.

How to Use

The Canvas Guide for Instructors contains many step-by-step guides and videos that help faculty complete common tasks in Canvas.

With Canvas, Instructors Can:

  • Conduct asynchronous online courses
  • Host course material
  • Have online discussions
  • Conduct online quizzes and exams
  • Connect with publisher material

Guides and Tutorials

Instructor training in Canvas
Student tutorials

Support

24/7 live support via chat, accessed from the Canvas help menu.

Tool Functionality

Add functionality info.

Accessibility

Canvas is fully accessible by screen readers.
Canvas also has tools inside to help make accessible material and announcements.
Readspeaker is also installed that can read content and hosted documents aloud to students.

Technical Information

Works best in the Chrome browser, but supports most modern browsers.
Canvas can be accessed through a mobile browser, or an app for both iOS and Android.

Usage and Account Set Up

Log into Canvas using your campus account via the campus portal.