Learning Management System Canvas
Harrisburg University uses Canvas as the institution-wide Learning Management System (LMS).
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Training
A variety of support resources are available from both Harrisburg University and Instructure, the company that developed Canvas.
HU Student
Intro to Canvas
Here you will find how to successfully use Canvas in your traditional, hybrid, executive, and/or fully online course(s) at HU.
HU Student
Canvas Resources
Here you will find Canvas guides and videos for students as well as student Canvas/TaskStream resources.
HU Faculty
Intro to Canvas
Here you will find how to get started, build your course, and facilitate your course in Canvas.
HU Faculty
Canvas Resources
Here you will find external resources (guides, videos, tutorials), transition checklists, training resources, and top tips for teaching using Canvas.
Faculty Canvas Training Schedule
All Canvas training sessions will be held virtually via Adobe Connect. Access links will be sent via email prior to the scheduled session.
Training is broken into two sessions:
Canvas Building Basics
Description: In this session you will learn the basic tools that will allow you to build dynamic courses in Canvas. This includes creating quizzes, assignments, discussions, and setting up the gradebook.
Canvas Facilitating Basics
Description: This session will introduce you to the tools you need to teach in Canvas. This includes fostering student engagement, management communication and collaboration, grading assignments, and tracking student progress.
Contact LearnHU@harrisburgu.edu with questions about Canvas training!
For program leads and faculty building/transitioning courses in Canvas:
Best Practices for the Canvas Transition
In this session, we examine the Canvas Course Transition Checklist. We will also look at the research supporting the elements of the checklist and examples of best practices for effective use of the LMS.
Contact LearnHU@harrisburgu.edu with questions about Canvas training!
