Date
February 24, 2026
Type
Knowledge Base (KB)
Owner
Joel VannerAbout
In this session, you’ll learn:
- The basics of the Canvas environment
- The Canvas login procedure
- How to navigate using the global navigation
- How to set up your account and set your preferences
- How to use the Canvas Inbox and Calendar
- How to get support for Canvas
Would you prefer to attend a live version of this training? Check out our calendar to see when it’s being held next, and register to attend!
Video
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Resources
Canvas: Navigating the Platform - Basics (QILT Training) (Video)
Canvas: Navigating the Platform - Basics (QILT Training) (Video)
Navigation: Editing the Course Navigation in CanvasNavigation: Editing the Course Navigation in Canvas
Course Design: Adding an External Link to the Canvas Course NavigationCourse Design: Adding an External Link to the Canvas Course Navigation
Profile: Editing Your Canvas User Profile (Video)
Profile: Editing Your Canvas User Profile (Video)
Calendar: Adding Office Hours to the Canvas Calendar (Video)
Calendar: Adding Office Hours to the Canvas Calendar (Video)
Profile: Changing Canvas Notification Preferences (Video)Profile: Changing Canvas Notification Preferences (Video)
Inbox: Overview of the Canvas Inbox (Video)
Inbox: Overview of the Canvas Inbox (Video)
Navigation: Using Canvas History (Video)
Navigation: Using Canvas History (Video)
Help: Exploring the Canvas Help Menu (Video)
Help: Exploring the Canvas Help Menu (Video)
Navigation: Overview of the Canvas Dashboard (Video)
Navigation: Overview of the Canvas Dashboard (Video)
Calendar: Creating an Event in the Canvas Calendar (Video)Calendar: Creating an Event in the Canvas Calendar (Video)
Navigation: Exploring the Courses Area in Canvas (Video)
Navigation: Exploring the Courses Area in Canvas (Video)
Navigation: Sample Canvas Course Walkthrough (Video)Navigation: Sample Canvas Course Walkthrough (Video)
Commons: Overview of Canvas Commons (Video)
Commons: Overview of Canvas Commons (Video)
Calendar: Overview of the Canvas Calendar (Video)Calendar: Overview of the Canvas Calendar (Video)
Profile: Enabling E-mail Notifications for Announcements and Messages You Send in CanvasProfile: Enabling E-mail Notifications for Announcements and Messages You Send in Canvas
Navigation: Canvas Global Navigation and Dashboard (Video)Navigation: Canvas Global Navigation and Dashboard (Video)
Navigation: Course Navigation in Canvas (Video)Navigation: Course Navigation in Canvas (Video)
Navigation: Accessing Canvas (Faculty and Staff)Navigation: Accessing Canvas (Faculty and Staff)
Navigation: Accessing Canvas (Students)Navigation: Accessing Canvas (Students)
Have questions or need help? We’re here!
If you need help with 
Canvas, remember there are 24/7/365 phone, e-mail, and chat support options in the Canvas Help menu.
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