Canvas is Coming to WCU 2021! All courses to be taught Canvas in...
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Canvas Instructor Guides
Canvas Student Page
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Canvas Pilot & Migration Support
Are you an instructor new to Canvas?
Complete self-paced training to begin learning more about Canvas.
Step 1: Login to Canvas
Step 2: Select the “Priming the Canvas” course on your Canvas dashboard
This self-paced course is provided to all instructors in Canvas as your training for Canvas.The course will highlight everything you need to know about getting started with and using Canvas.
Step 3: Review all modules in the Priming the Canvas Course
Step 4: After you have completed Module 1, register for a training session
New topics every Thursday & Friday at 11am based on the weekly Canvas Blog articles.
Registration is required. We encourage instructors to attend multiple sessions to understand different functionality in Canvas.
Prior to registering for a Canvas workshop please complete Steps 1-3 which includes completion of Module 1:Getting Started with Canvas in the Priming to Canvas self-paced training course & review the Migrated Course Checklist.
Additional Self-Paced & Departmental Training
- In the Global menu (left menu) in Canvas select “Help” to access the “Training Services Portal”.
- The “Migrating from Blackboard to Canvas” page also provides useful information regarding steps for moving from Blackboard to Canvas, including differences between Canvas and Blackboard.
- You can also request a departmental training for your department program or small group.
Canvas Help
Canvas is providing support throughout the migration via 24/7 chat and phone support within Canvas, on the left navigation menu. We encourage all of our instructors to go through the self-paced (Instructor training) courses on your Canvas Dashboard. The Canvas 24/7 support will end June 30, 2021 so please take full advantage of this resource.
Canvas Chat Support or Canvas Support Hotline: 855-245-3076 (*Please note: 24/7 support from Instructure is for Canvas related questions only.) ONLY AVAILABLE until JUNE 30, 2021
If you are not able to login or do not know how to use a WCU tool like Panopto or Zoom, please contact WCU IT help.
Canvas on the Web
Instructors/Teachers/Course Facilitators: How do I get help with Canvas as an instructor?
Canvas Mobile Apps
Instructors/Teachers/Course Facilitators: How do I get help with the Teacher app on my Android device or iOS device?
Students: How do I get help with the Student app on my Android device or iOS device?
Canvas Mobile Features & Guides
Canvas Instructor
Canvas Student
Canvas Community
The Canvas Community is a collaborative space where community members share ideas, find answers and join groups. Everyone has access to the Canvas Community which is an immense resource of easy to navigate information.
The Canvas Community is also a very active and effective place to influence how Instructure prioritizes and develops changes to its product. We recommend becoming familiar with the community to get the most out of your Canvas experience.
Discover more about Instructure’s feature development process to submit a feature request.
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