Canvas is UChicago's cloud-based teaching and learning management tool that's accessible from any location via a web browser or the Canvas Teacher app. You can find links to download the specific student and instructor apps for Android and iOS on the Canvas Apps website. Daily, Canvas is used by students and faculty to enhance the collaborative instructional and coursework environment.
Canvas' broad capabilities and intuitive functions are adaptable, reliable, and customizable. Key benefits include making course management and grading easier; reducing student questions about expectations, assignments, and resources; and enhancing student-centered learning and engagement.
If you're new to Canvas, start at the beginning with the Canvas Basics Guide. It answers key questions broken down into the following categories:
For comprehensive and in-depth information, go to the Canvas Instructor Guide. You'll find details on how to: create assignments and post announcements; organize and manage modules; and view, grade, and comment on assignment submissions. For your convenience, you can access each topic in the guide from the list below:
If you would prefer to watch a video tutorial, go to the Canvas Video Guide. The videos are quick, clear, and concise. They'll walk you through every step and offer tips along the way. For your convenience, you can access each topic in the Video Guide from the list below:
You can find a short list of answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) within the Canvas FAQ for Instructors article. An in-depth FAQ is found on the Canvas Community website under the category Canvas Instructor.
When you're ready to get started, log in to courses.uchicago.edu.