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 back-to-school learning labs.
Office Hours/Pop Ups
Drop in for extra support with your Canvas courses, whether you are wrapping up a semester, preparing for a new term, or something in-between. Can't make the times listed below? No problem! Just reach out to schedule a one-on-one support meeting.
Pop-Ups occur in the Thorpe Center, Ames 300, from 1 to 3 p.m. on the dates listed below:
Fall/Spring 25-26 Pop-Ups
- Dec. 8
- Dec. 15
- Jan. 5
- Apr. 23
- Apr. 28
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/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?
Request Additional Training or Support
Group, one-on-one, or virtual training sessions are available to faculty through our Canvas Pop-Ups and by scheduling a meeting with our Instructional Design Team.