Canvas
SMU's learning management system that makes teaching and learning easier with its customizable features and intuitive user interface.
Product Overview
Key Features
- Integration of multimedia, Google Apps, third-party apps, and course learning outcomes
- Speedgrader with feedback annotations
- Automatic notifications
- Data analytics for students, course, and program
Hot Topics
- Canvas best practices
- Manage multiple sections/courses from one Canvas course
- Using media in Canvas with Panopto
- Create a video assignment in Canvas:
Activate Panopto Assignment Folder
Create Assignment in Canvas
Getting Help
- Call 24/7 Canvas Support: 510-907-2555 option 3
- Getting started with Canvas for instructors
- Getting started with Canvas for students
- Get help from A&II
Support Resources
- Getting started with Canvas basics
- Canvas instructor guides (text) (video)
- Canvas instructor orientation training
- Canvas best practices
- Canvas Commons (sharing learning resources in Canvas)
- Ideas and uses for Canvas Commons
- Higher Ed Canvas user group