Canvas
Canvas
Canvas
Canvas 24/7 Support: 844.802.9230
We encourage you to learn about Canvas before using it by taking advantage of the resources below.
Training
- Schedule one-on-one training:
- Enroll in the self-paced "Growing with Canvas" course to learn how to use Canvas
Course Templates
- Remote Learning and Web-Enhanced Course Template
- This template offers a simple, flexible, aesthetically pleasing organizational structure designed to include effective practices and ease of use. Includes: information for instructors on how to customize the template, two syllabus options, and simplified Getting Started materials
- Self-enroll in the course here to explore the template
- Two options for employing in your course:
- Download the Canvas Export Package and import it into your course
- Contact frc@uccs.edu to import it
- Online/Hybrid Course Template
- This template provides a consistent, customizable, and visually appealing course structure for active learning in online and hybrid courses. Includes: information for instructors on how to use the template, two syllabus options, customizable module pages designed for effective instructional practices, and an example of each assignment type within Canvas
- Self-enroll in the course here to explore the template
- Two options for employing in your course:
- Download the Canvas Export Package and import it into your course
- Contact frc@uccs.edu to import it
FAQs
- Add the Canvas "Getting Started for UCCS Students" and the "UCCS Resources" modules to your Canvas course
- Online Quiz/Exam - Extend Time or Add Attempt (aka Moderate Quiz)
- Create Assignment/Gradebook Column
- Create Discussions
- Create and Manage Groups
- Appointment Groups - schedule blocks of time when students can make appointments to meet with you (instructional video)
Canvas Resources
Canvas Guides
- Getting Started with Canvas
- Instructor Guide
- Video Guide
Canvas Community
- Access the same guides listed above or log in to ask a question
Canvas Fast Track Videos for Instructors
Technology Tool Resources
- iClicker - student response system
- Microsoft Teams - chat, video and audio calls, web meetings, and much more
- New! Schedule an MS Teams meeting in Canvas (PDF)
- Panopto - desktop video recording
- Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor - virtual proctoring for online testing in Canvas
- Turnitin - plagiarism detection in Canvas
- Zoom - integrated into Canvas for easy course meetings
Contact frc@uccs.edu for support with the following:
- Course merges and copies
- Course enrollments - Graders, TAs, Co-instructors, et al.
- Course quota increases
- VitalSource - Day One Access
Canvas Resources
Canvas Guides
- Getting Started with Canvas
- Student Guide
- Video Guide
Canvas Community
- Access the same guides listed above or log in to ask a question