Canvas

Canvas is the campus-wide learning management system (LMS) for publishing instructional information online at U-M, and offers instructors a central online resource to provide students with access to all of their course-related materials.

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What is Canvas?

Where can I find a list of definitions for Canvas terminology, and instructions on how to use the various features and tools?

Ten things Instructors should know when starting to use Canvas.

Where can I find training or help with using Canvas for my courses?

How do I set up my Canvas course?

How do I update what/when Canvas sends me notifications?

How do I use the Canvas Calendar tool?

How can I send email to the students enrolled in my course from Canvas?

How do I re-order/organize the course navigation menu for my Canvas course?

How do I hide the grade distribution graphs from students in my Canvas course site?

How do I hide the totals for my students' grade summaries in Canvas?

How do I combine multiple (or all) sections of my course into a single Canvas site?

How do I add people from outside the University of Michigan to my Canvas course?

How do I add a link to the Engineering Honor Code to my Canvas course site?

How do I upload files to my Canvas course site?

How can I enable Zoom in my Canvas site so I can directly schedule and share my class meetings within Canvas?

What is "SpeedGrader"?

What is the difference between "Announcements" and the "Inbox" in Canvas?

What role should I use when adding a waitlisted student to my Canvas course site? How does the Participant role differ from the Student role when accessing external apps, such as Gradescope?

How do I create an assignment, discussion board post, or exam that allows students to upload files?

How do students view assignments in Canvas?

How do students submit assignments in Canvas?

How do students scan documents to create PDF’s?

How do students view and submit assignments using the Canvas App?

What is Kaltura Capture?

How do I create a lecture recording with Kaltura Capture and upload it to my Canvas course site?

What is MiQuizMaker?

What are the user roles in Canvas and how can I update them?

Can I export my Canvas course content and use it somewhere else?