Canvas


Eligibility:

Faculty
Students

Platforms:

Windows
Mac
Cloud

Description

System for teaching, learning and engagement between instructors and students. Canvas provides tools and resources for content distribution and communications, including innovative ways for instructors to deliver media-rich course content, encourage student interaction online, provide timely feedback for students and calculate valuable performance and participation metrics. Instructors can post course materials, track and post grades, and provide a variety of ways for students to interact.

 

Access

Students and instructors can access Canvas for free from anywhere they have an internet connection. Login to Canvas with your KU Online ID and password.

Support

Contact KU Educational Technology directly at itedtech@ku.edu or call 785-864-2600. Office hours are 8 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

After hours and weekend support is available through the KU IT Help Desk at ITHelpDesk@ku.edu or 785-864-8080.

Training and Tutorials

KU IT's Ed Tech team provides different forms of Canvas training opportunities throughout the year to help instructors learn to use Canvas more effectively. Custom group sessions or individual consultations  can be customized to meet your needs. (Contact us at 864-1200.) You can also view online live or self-paced training options by clicking on the instructor resources below.

Faculty & Instructors:

For Students:


Categories:

Teaching and Learning

Canvas