Continuum College Instructor Resources

Canvas: Getting Started

This outlines basic features available in the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). This session is designed for instructors teaching in classroom, blended, and online courses. You do not need any prior knowledge of Canvas to take this online training. This workshop is offered regularly throughout the academic year, visit the Training Calendar page.

Topics Covered:

  • Navigating the Canvas Dashboard and Global Navigation
  • Setting up your Profile and Notifications
  • Setting your Course Home Page
  • Uploading Files
  • Creating Course Content (Pages, Announcements, Discussions, Assignments)
  • Zoom App in Canvas

Global Navigation & Settings

Canvas Dashboard

Finding & Starring Courses

The To-Do List

Profile & User Settings

Notifications

Conversations/Inbox

Calendar

Course Basics

Course Home Page

Syllabus

Modules

Course Navigation

Rich Content Editor

Pages

Files

Running Your Course

Announcements

Discussions

Assignments

Student Groups

Grading

Zoom in Canvas LTI


Updated 02/15/22