CANVAS
Canvas is Howard University’s official Learning Management System (LMS)
A learning management system is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation, and delivery of educational courses, training programs, materials or learning and development programs.
Canvas provides one central location for students and faculty to access course materials, announcements, multimedia, assignments, etc.
Canvas is a university system application, currently administered and supported by Enterprise Technology Services (ETS).
In addition to ETS, Canvas is also supported by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Assessment (CETLA) and the Office of Digital and Online Learning.
QUICKLINKS
Canvas Benefits
- An intuitive, easy to learn interface, including an improved mobile app experience (access reviews)
- 24‐7 phone/live chat support with Canvas, along with improved instructions, videos, and guides
- Enhanced and easy to manage syllabus, course calendar, and course schedule
- Improved workflow for more streamlined grading
In addition, other institutions using Canvas note that it can enhance student learning through features that facilitate interactivity and collaboration, self‐directed learning, and assessment.
Canvas Resources (Faculty)
Canvas Provided Resources
- Canvas Instructor Guide — Canvas step-by-step text documentation specific to instructors.
- Canvas Student Guide — Canvas step-by-step text documentation specific to students.
- Canvas Basics Guide — Canvas step-by-step text documentation covering general information, canvas and mobile features.
- Canvas Video Guide — Canvas video instructions
24/7 INSTRUCTURE LIVE SUPPORT & ONLINE DOCUMENTATION
Please call Canvas Support Hotline at 1-877-686-8251
You can also chat with a live representative
– Chat with Canvas Support - Faculty
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Canvas Helpdesk Hours and Access
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:00am-5:00pm: Please access this link
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am-7:00pm: Please access this link
For instructional support, contact the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (CETLA) @cetlasupport@howard.edu
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For technical support with Canvas, contact the ETS Help Desk.
If you have completed the Learning Management System Essentials course (Formerly Blackboard Certification) you have many transferrable skills for Canvas.
Please reference the table below highlighting your transferrable skills:
Frequently Used Features
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Blackboard Feature |
Canvas Feature |
Canvas Guide |
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Announcements |
Announcements |
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Assignments |
Assignments |
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Discussions Board |
Discussions |
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Grade Center |
Gradebook |
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Content Folders |
Modules |
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Tests, Surveys, and Pools |
Quizzes |
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Documents, Images, and Media |
Files |
Additional Recommended Features
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Blackboard Feature |
Canvas Feature |
Canvas Guide |
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Send Email |
Inbox |
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Course Calendar |
Calendar |
Canvas Resources (Students)
Student Resources
24/7 INSTRUCTURE LIVE SUPPORT & ONLINE DOCUMENTATION
Please call Canvas Support Hotline at 1-877-686-8251
You can also chat with a live representative
– Chat with Canvas Support - Student
For Canvas help Guides
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For technical support with Canvas, access the ETS Canvas Student Website or contact the ETS Help Desk.