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Purpose
Canvas (Instructure) is the college's learning management system. It houses the majority of online, hybrid, and blended courses at the college.
Description
Canvas is a course management system that supports online learning and teaching. It allows professors to post grades, information, and assignments online. It is being used by universities and colleges all over the world.
How to Use
The Canvas Guide for Instructors contains many step-by-step guides and videos that help faculty complete common tasks in Canvas.
With Canvas, Instructors Can:
- Conduct asynchronous online courses
- Host course material
- Have online discussions
- Conduct online quizzes and exams
- Connect with publisher material
Guides and Tutorials
Instructor training in Canvas
Student tutorials
Support
24/7 live support via chat, accessed from the Canvas help menu.
Tool Functionality
Add functionality info.
Accessibility
Canvas is fully accessible by screen readers.
Canvas also has tools inside to help make accessible material and announcements.
Readspeaker is also installed that can read content and hosted documents aloud to
students.
Technical Information
Works best in the Chrome browser, but supports most modern browsers.
Canvas can be accessed through a mobile browser, or an app for both iOS and Android.
Usage and Account Set Up
Log into Canvas using your pipeline account via the campus portal.