Welcome to Canvas! This Canvas Training course is designed to familiarize you with the need-to-know tools and features of Canvas.

Canvas has published guides and video tutorials that demonstrate, in detail, how to use Canvas to successfully. The LTU eHelp website has step-by-step instructions for Canvas, and there is a 24/7 Canvas Support center that you can also contact. So rest assured, we are here to make sure your Canvas experience is successful.

Becoming acquainted with any new application can be daunting. The video below provides an overview of Canvas' Global Navigation. You will need to watch the video before you are able to access the rest of the Modules.

Canvas Orientation Video

The video covers the Global Navigation:

Dashboard
Account
Courses
Calendar
Inbox
eHelp

Video Length: 04:22

Why LTU Chose Canvas

Why?

Student-centric focus
Multimedia integration
Assessment features (analytics, outcomes)
Canvas superior support options (24/7 Support options both email and phone as well as web-based Canvas Community forums)
Google Apps integration

LTU Template

Consistency
Customization

Content Creation

Information
Course Content
Assignments

Features

Mobile App
Attendance
Communication
Course Analytics

LTU Canvas Training Sessions

Introduction to
Course Building

Assignments and Grading

Collaboration and Communication

And More! Features and Tools

Canvas Text Guides
Canvas Video Guides

Need Help?

Assistance for Canvas is always available! Click the eHelp icon in the blue navigation bar on the left side of the screen. From there, you can talk to Canvas Technical Support, visit Lawrence Tech's eHelp website, or find additional guides on the Canvas website.

You can also reach out to eLearning Services for help 24/7 by sending an email to elearning@ltu.edu, or calling 248-204-2380.

PUBLIC - Module 0 - Faculty Orientation Course