Canvas Learning Management System
Canvas Learning Management System
A Learning Management System (LMS) is software that allows face-to-face and online instructors to create interactions to facilitate learning.
Canvas (by Instructure)
Canvas Links to an external site., is the current Learning Management System within the Alamo Colleges District. It is based on modern innovation and technology. It is designed to allow users-both faculty and students-to focus on teaching and learning. Many features are designed to improve student learning, course outcomes, and the teaching experience.
No matter what type of course you teach (face-to-face courses, hybrid courses, remote courses, or online courses), you will find tools in Canvas that will help both you and your students.
Many faculty members use Canvas for:
- Attendance
- Gradebook
- Course Syllabus
- Home Page
- Announcements
- Discussions
- Quizzes
- Inbox
Review: GettingStartedWithCanvasIn10StepsFaculty.pdf Download GettingStartedWithCanvasIn10StepsFaculty.pdf
Source: Getting Started with Canvas in 10 Steps (Faculty) Links to an external site.
ACCESS/District Instructional Technology Resources: Alamo Colleges District_Canvas ScreenSteps Links to an external site.
*If you are new to Canvas, please complete the following NVC training: Canvas: Basic Training NVC Faculty
Additional Features (Select Each Below to Expand)
Canvas Gradebook
Review: Canvas Instructor Guide: GradesLinks to an external site.
Ensure you understand how to use the Canvas Gradebook, assignment weights, etc.
If your department requires it, Export Grades in the GradebookLinks to an external site.
Canvas Shell Requests
If you would like a Canvas shell (sandbox) created for you or your workgroup, please submit the Canvas Shell Creation Request Form Links to an external site.
Display Name Changes
If you or one of your students requests a Display Name change in Canvas, please Mallory Plummer, Director of Teaching with Technology, mplummer4@alamo.edu and include:
CRN (5-digit Course Registration Number)
BANNER ID
ACES Username
Full Name in ACES
Desired Display Name (First Name Only, Last Name must remain unchanged)
*Please note: Only the Display Name can be changed.
The Canvas Display Name is only used in Announcements, Conversations (i.e., Inbox messages), Conferences, and Discussions. Everywhere else Canvas pulls from the user’s Full/Sortable name fields with the exception of Groups where the instructor will see the student’s Full Name, but students should see the user’s Display Name.
Preferred Pronoun Settings
Log Into Canvas: Select Account at the top of the left menu. Select: Settings: Edit Settings. Select your own preferred pronouns. Click Update Settings to save.
Canvas Support
For help with Canvas, please click Help in the left, gray menu of any Canvas course
The Canvas Support Hotline (Help Desk) is available 24/7, 365 days a year. It is staffed by Canvas employees located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Canvas Help is available via Phone, Chat, Guides, and Videos.
Canvas Support: Instructor Guides Links to an external site. | Student Guides Links to an external site.
Canvas Faculty Support: 833-507-7244
Canvas Student Support: 210-485-0555, Option 2
The Canvas Help Desk can help with:
- Using Canvas tools
- Course Settings
- Importing Course Content
- Troubleshooting Technical Problems
The Canvas Help Desk cannot help with:
- Student Enrollments
- ACES Login Issues and Passwords
- BioSig-ID Passwords
- Publisher Content and Linked Pages (Pearson, McGraw-Hill, etc.)
Contact
Mallory Plummer
Director of Teaching with Technology
Email: mplummer4@alamo.edu
Phone: 210-486-4850