Canvas is the primary learning management system (LMS) at Iowa State University. You are able to use your ISU Net-ID and password to log into Canvas in one of the three ways:
Get Started with Canvas
If you are an instructor, please follow these simple how-to guides on how to upload content and create modules, assignments, discussion forums, and exams. If you are a student, please read the CELT Student Guide for Canvas.
Step 1: Log in to Canvas
There are three ways that you can log in to Canvas.
Step 2: Create a Canvas Course
Access Your Course
Common Settings
Step 3: Manage Canvas Content
Step 4: Publish the course
Technical Support
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Course Creation Guide
The course creation guide was built to help you plan for the upcoming semester. This guide takes you step-by-step on how to create a well-designed course for your students. If you have any questions or would like to have a meeting to discuss your course, please contact Zhengzheng Xu (zzxu@iastate.edu)
Module 1: Getting Started with Course Creation
Supplemental Recourses
Module 2: Creating Course Lectures
Supplemental Recourses
Module 3: Creating Content
Supplemental Recourses
Module 4: Course Organization
Supplemental Recourses