Canvas

PSU Learning Management System

Canvas by Instructure is PSU’s learning management system (LMS). Canvas features may be used to support in-class, hybrid, or for fully-online teaching. This page covers support articles within the Canvas LMS. Additional learning resources are available with Canvas Guides for PSU, or you can schedule a training session with OAI staff.

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Looking for Canvas course shells for the upcoming term?

Canvas course shells are typically created the week students begin registering for the upcoming term.

Visit the PSU Academic Calendar, select the appropriate term, and look for the Priority Registration – Group A date. This is when you can expect to see courses begin to appear. Due to the number of classes created, Canvas course shell creation may take a few days. You may see courses show up on your Dashboard slowly throughout the week, instead of all at once.

Go to the Academic Calendar

Navigation and Course Management

Review information about navigation, Canvas course settings and permissions.

Communication tools

Explore how to communicate in Canvas, including reaching out to students.

Course Content

Find resources about the course set up in Canvas, such as how to add dynamic content, edit text, and update resources in a course.

Activities

Explore assignment instructions and settings for course activities, including discussions, quizzes, groups, and assignments.