Help for Faculty and Staff
As of May 2014, The Evergreen State College is transitioning to using Canvas as our primary Learning Management System. See below for details, help, and how-to resources.
Canvas at Evergreen
What is Canvas? Course access and enrollment. Migrating content from Moodle.
Technical Requirements for Using Canvas
Supported Internet browsers and needed plugins. Canvas on mobile devices (Android, iOS).
Designing Your Canvas Course
Creating a Home page. Adding files, links, and media content. Publishing your course.
Communicating in Canvas
Using Announcements, Conversations, Discussions, the Calendar, and Scheduler.
Feedback and Media Tools
Using the Rich Text Editor and Media Content tool to provide feedback in audio or video format.
Assignments and Grading in Canvas
Creating and managing assignments. Using the Gradebook and SpeedGrader.
Rubrics and Outcomes
Use these assessment tools to communicate instructional objectives and achievement expectations.
Quizzes
Create and administer online quizzes and surveys. Set up question banks.
Translating Moodle to Canvas
Learn about the differences and similarities between the two systems.
Related pages
Canvas Guide Topics
- Canvas Guide
- Canvas at Evergreen
- Technical Requirements
- Designing Your Canvas Course
- Canvas Site Templates
- Enrollment Information for Canvas
- Communication Tools
- Assignments and Quizzes
- Assessment and Grading Tools