Canvas Support

Pedagogical support provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and technical support provided by Information Services & Technology (IST) are available to support the Canvas LMS experience.

Designing your course

The CTL Canvas Team helps instructors design and deliver effective learning experiences:

  • Structuring your Canvas course for better engagement
  • Implementing assessments in Canvas such as quizzes, discussion forums, peer review
  • Promoting student participation in the course through Canvas
  • Supporting accessible and inclusive course design
  • Optimizing academic integrity using Canvas settings
  • Providing meaningful feedback through Canvas tools such as rubrics or annotations
  • Configuring grade calculation settings and grade weighting

Technical Support

The helps users troubleshoot technical issues in Canvas:

  • Logging in, managing user access, adding TA permissions, or enrolling students manually
  • System errors or bugs, such as broken links or missing files
  • Grade calculation settings and grade weighting
  • Uploading or migrating course materials (PDFs, slides and videos from eClass or Google)
  • Informing users about Canvas updates, new features, and downtime

Learning Opportunities + Tailored Support

Canvas Workshops

During CTL Canvas workshops, participants will actively build Canvas course content, ensuring you leave with a tangible outcome.

Canvas Webinars

Join CTL Canvas Specialists for more in-depth explorations of Canvas features.

CTL Consultations

Get personalized, course-specific guidance to enhance your teaching with a CTL Canvas team member by requesting a consultation through the form

On-demand Resources

Centre for Teaching + Learning

CTL Workshop and Webinar Recordings

Missed a Canvas webinar or workshop? Recordings of the screencasts from these sessions are available.

eClass

Canvas

The Canvas Community is a place to explore, question and collaborate with educators around the world who are using Canvas:

  • : Access tutorials, guides, and best practices for navigating and utilizing Canvas effectively.
  • : Engage with other instructors and find answers to common questions through community discussions.
  • : Explore training sessions and webinars designed to facilitate the transition to Canvas and improve teaching practices.
  • : Stay informed about the latest features and updates to Canvas, enhancing the teaching and learning experience.
  • : Utilize a comprehensive knowledge base with articles addressing technical issues and instructional strategies.
  • : Find practical tips and tricks to make the transition smoother, including setup and course design suggestions.

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