Canvas Learning Management System
Canvas Learning Management System
Video: 1:24
A Learning Management System (LMS) is software that allows face-to-face and online instructors the ability 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.
Many faculty members use Canvas for:
- Attendance
- Gradebook
- Course Syllabus
- Home Page
- Announcements
- Discussions
- Quizzes
- Inbox
Review: GettingStartedWithCanvasIn10StepsFaculty.pdf Download GettingStartedWithCanvasIn10StepsFaculty.pdfDownload GettingStartedWithCanvasIn10StepsFaculty.pdf
Source: Getting Started with Canvas in 10 Steps (Faculty)Links to an external site.
Canvas Features
Whether you're a minimal user who just creates a home page, uses the embedded syllabus, or allows students to turn in work using the assignments tool, or an advanced user who takes advantage of the many communication tools, such as announcements and discussions, you will find that Canvas offers a quick and easy way to enhance the student-instructor experience.
Please watch this short (01:24) video for great ideas:
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