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Introduction to Canvas

A page within Canvas

Intro to Canvas

Canvas is the Learning Management System used by all UW System schools. Instructors may use Canvas not only for online and hybrid/blended courses but also to supplement face-to-face courses. Each course that uses Canvas can implement a variety of content and activities such as discussions, course announcements, quizzes, and assignments. 

Every semester, courses created in WINGS are automatically loaded into Canvas with the student enrollments and assigned instructors. 

UWL Canvas Instructor Orientation

This self-paced Canvas training, created by CATL, pairs helpful Canvas how-to directions with information about why to use the tool for teaching and learning, and shares activities to allow you to try the tools out on your own. Enroll now.

Navigating Canvas

Using the Dashboard

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Accessing Courses

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Creating a sandbox course

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Importing/copying courses for a new term

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Canvas inbox

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Help Your Students

Here are a few questions students might ask you about technology and resources/answers you can give them.


Student Question: How can I learn more about Canvas?
Instructor Answer: Check out this webpage with guides for students and the UWL Canvas orientation course


Student Question: What is my Person ID? 
Instructor Answer: Here is a help article on how to find your Person ID. (Used for Akindi and iClicker).


Student Question: How do I know when things happen in Canvas? 
Instructor Answer: You can adjust your notifications in Canvas.


Student QuestionHow do I get text messages about Canvas things? 
Instructor Answer: You can add a mobile number and adjust your notifications in Canvas


Student Question: How do I see feedback on my assignment? 
Instructor Answer: You can see your assignment and feedback


Student Question: I need some help using Canvas
Instructor Answer: Students have their own 24/7/365 Canvas Support they can chat or email using the help icon in Canvas or directly call support

Profile and Personal Settings

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User Settings

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Course Notifications

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Connect with the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning (CATL)

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