Features
Canvas is the campus-wide learning management system (LMS) for publishing instructional information online at U-M. It is highly interactive, offering instructors a central online resource to give students access to all of their course-related materials (e.g., assignments, lecture recordings, quizzes/exams).
Canvas offers:
- simple site design
- the ability to send announcements or hold discussions
- easy incorporation of media
- accessible learning analytics
- online grading capabilities
In addition to the built-in features, several external tools are available that extend the functionality of Canvas. Some tools may require licenses and/or have an associated fee, and instructors may need to contact the tool provider for additional details.
Access
Go to Canvas and log in with your U-M credentials. Note: Canvas sites are automatically created for all U-M courses before the start of each term. After logging in, instructors should see a list of their available course sites in the central dashboard and be able to start adding content immediately.
More Information
Refer to the CAEN Knowledge Base for more information about using Canvas. In addition, ITS offers Instructional Support Workshops for using Canvas and other supported technologies. Canvas offers a video library with a broad overview of various Canvas LMS components.
For additional information about instructional tools, contact [email protected].