Canvas

Canvas is a learning management system used by all three UW campuses.
Canvas courses are automatically created and provisioned for faculty through the UW registration system.

Instructors can use Canvas to:

• Organize and distribute course files through the centralized File system
• Have students submit assignments and take quizzes online
• Keep track of student grades and attendance with the Canvas Gradebook
• Interact with the class using Chat, Discussions, or Announcements
• Learn about student activity, interaction, and performance with the Learning Analytics feature
• Communicate with other users through conversations

Key Features of Canvas

Canvas has many features that instructors can use to create a unique learning experience for their students. These features include:

• Smooth course organization and navigation
• A course file repository, a central place where instructors can upload course files and link them to different areas in the course
• The Rich Content Editor, including a video integration feature available in most course tools
• A wide range of communication options--offering users the option to notify them of changes in the course via Facebook, Twitter, email or text message
• The SpeedGrader tool (available within Canvas and as an app for the iPad) allows instructors to quickly grade and send assignments to the Gradebook
• Built-in rubrics that help with assessing online coursework and communicating expected assignment quality
• Embedded video functionality
• Discussion boards that function as a space for discourse, conversation, and communication
• Users' calendars and syllabi sync with course due dates