CSU is dedicated to supporting instructors in their use of Canvas. With workshops, detailed online resources, and instructor support from college/area coordinators, faculty have access to a range of tools to begin using Canvas.

The main ideas and steps every Canvas instructor needs to understand:

• Instructors may choose to use Canvas for online teaching – it is optional at CSU.
• Instructors can use Canvas to supplement face-to-face classes, or teach fully online.
• Course Preparation – course creation and life cycle
• Enrollment and Access – cross-listing, course dates, roles and permissions, drops, publishing
• Course Content – pages, modules, files, videos, conferences, accessibility
• Grades and Assessments – assignments, quizzes, iClicker, anti-plagiarism, early performance feedback, final grades
• Canvas Guides – videos, webinars, and online guides for instructors

Additional tools, resources and support:

• CSU Library Resources – e-Reserve, research guides, copyright, research help, and 24/7 support
• Training and Handouts – workshops, customized training, online orientation course, and training handouts
• External Tools – LTIs and other vendor tools to add content and functionality to Canvas
• Instructor Support – from the Canvas Info Center, CSU Canvas coordinators, central Canvas staff, or vendors
• Canvas Release Notes – improvements added every three weeks