Documentation and Training
Academic Technology's Instructional & Teaching Technology Guides
To accommodate the academic needs put forth by SMU in Four to build upon the use of the Canvas LMS for the teaching of our students, our ATSD's have designed this site to enhance the use of Canvas' main features: Gradebook, Syllabus, and Calendar.
Also available:
- OIT Knowledge Base for the Canvas LMS
- Canvas Corner
- Canvas Integrations
- Incomplete Requests Information
Canvas Guides
For Instructors
More Guides
- How to Be a Better Online Teacher: Advice Guide, Chronicle of Higher Education
- The Difference Between Emergency Remote Teaching and Online Learning, Educause
- Turning Remote Education Into Online Education, Inside Higher Education
- 10 Strategies for Creating Inclusive & Equitable Online Learning Environments, Stanford University
Training and Tutorials
In-Person Training
For Instructors
For in-person training and consultation for the Canvas LMS, contact your school's Academic Technology Service Director (ATSD).
Also available:
Online Training and Tutorials
For Instructors
- Canvas Video Guide
from Instructure - Learn Canvas
with Oliver Schinkten (LiL) - Canvas: Tips, Tricks, & Techniques
with Oliver Schinkten (LiL) - Learning to Teach Online
with Oliver Schinkten (LiL) - Elearning Essentials: Instructional Design
with Samantha Calamari (LiL) - Using the Canvas LMS Playlist
with ATSDs
For Students
- Canvas Student Guides from Instructure
- Canvas Video Guide from Instructure