Canvas Training and Basics
Instructor Toolkit
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Canvas is Arizona State University’s fully-featured Learning Management System (LMS) designed to facilitate the delivery of instruction. The resources below will help you learn more about the platform, teach you to build courses, provide direction for creating content, and provide links to other University resources that can be incorporated into your course.
Canvas Trainings
- Self-paced Intro to Canvas course
- Canvas Course Management Guide
- ASU Master Class for Teaching Online
- Basic Canvas Features
- Canvas for Instructors
Learning More
Continued Learning
- TLC’s Canvas Basics Tech Guide
- Workshops - Register for one of ET’s workshops
- Quick Tips - Browse ET’s How-To videos to learn something new in 2-minutes or less.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Canvas Instructor guide
- ASU Canvas Accessibility Resources
- Troubleshooting Checklist for instructors
- Canvas Knowledge Articles and How to’s
How-to Guides
Search the Canvas Community website's Canvas Guides. Below are a few popular guides:
- How do I use Speedgrader?
- How do I create an assignment?
- How do I embed a video in a page in a course?
- How do I create a file link in a page in a course?
- How do I create a quiz with individual questions?
Support Resources
ASU LMS Support
If you need additional assistance with Canvas, connect with the ASU Experience Center. Help is available 24/7.
ASU Course Design/Development Support
Contact the ASU Learning Experience (LX) team with questions regarding course design or educational technologies and their integration.