Canvas Support
Quick Resources:
Canvas is the learning management system (LMS) used at IWU. Canvas simplifies teaching and learning by connecting the most frequently used digital tools in one place. It provides a great place to create, organize, and implement course content, assignments, quizzes, discussions, files, and more. On this webpage, you will find support on the following:
- Upcoming Trainings/Workshops
- Accessing the Canvas Platform
- Instructor Guides
- Request Training or Support
Upcoming Trainings/Workshops
The Thorpe Center offers a variety of training throughout the year to support you in your Canvas journey, including online teaching cohorts, office hours/pop-ups, and more.
Canvas Tune-Ups
Fall semester is just around the corner, and the Thorpe Center is offering a complimentary Course Tune Up to help you head into the new term with confidence.
Think of it like a visit to the mechanic — we will check under the hood of your course for accessibility, outdated content, broken links, and more, then help you get everything road-ready before students arrive.
Choose your service level:
- Drop-Off Inspection — Submit your course and we will return a full inspection report (no meeting required)
- Express Tune Up (30 min) — A focused Zoom or in-person check-in
- Full-Service Tune Up (60 min) — A hands-on session where we tackle updates together
Appointments are available Aug. 10 through Sept. 4. Slots fill up fast!
Can't make it to a tune-up appointment? No problem! Just reach out to schedule a one-on-one support meeting.
Accessing the Canvas Platform
Faculty and students can login to Canvas through the MyIWU Portal.
Mobile apps are also available for iOS and Android for both student and teacher versions. Use the following links to download the appropriate app for your needs.
Instructor Guides
Use the resources below to troubleshoot the most common questions with Canvas course design.
- What assignment types can I create in a course?
- How do I create an online assignment?
- How do I create a discussion?
- What is New Quizzes?
- What options can I set in a quiz?
- How do I add time/attempts in New Quizzes (for accommodation purposes)?
- How do I add time in Classic Quizzes (for accommodation purposes)?
- How do I add attempts in Classic Quizzes (for accommodation purposes)?
- How do I use the Canvas Gradebook?
- How do I use SpeedGrader?
- How do I enter or edit grades?
- How do I hide grades?
- How do I post grades?
- How do I download all student submissions for an assignment in the gradebook?
- How do I download grades from the gradebook?
- How do I password-protect my gradebook export?
- How do I view course content offline as an ePub file?
- How do I export my entire course?
Request Additional Training or Support
Group, one-on-one, or virtual training sessions are available to faculty by scheduling a meeting with our Instructional Design and Technology Team.