Many UW-Madison courses make use of Canvas, the university’s centrally supported learning management system. Each semester, DoIT creates a Canvas course “shell” for every course. Learn more about how to use Canvas below.
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Explore Canvas Tools
In designing activities in Canvas, it may be helpful to understand the types of interactions you want to facilitate. View an overview of Canvas tools and the types of interactions that Canvas supports. Keep in mind that you can use many other tools to facilitate these kinds of interactions, as well.
Canvas Trainings
To find upcoming Canvas trainings, visit Learn@UW. Learn@UW learning technology consultants can provide details about specific Canvas features and limitations.
Canvas Templates
A large part of course development is how activities will be organized and presented to students. Optional templates have been created for instructors to utilize in Canvas. Explore campus’ Canvas templates.
Get Started with Canvas
Before you start building your Canvas course site, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following resources: