Teaching in Canvas as an Instructor – Yellow Version

Get Started with Canvas

Simple how-to guides on how to upload content and create modules, assignments, discussion forums, and exams.

Step 1: Create a Canvas Course

Access Your Course

Prepare to TeachRequest a Course Shell

Common Settings

Navigation Add a user
Edit profile Migrate courses
Canvas Teacher AppCourse creation Guide

Step 2: Manage Canvas Content

AnnouncementsModulesAssignments
Discussions Classic QuizzesNew Quizzes
Gradebook

Step 3: Publish the course

Enroll students and publish a Canvas course (02:31)

Technical Support

Enroll students and publish a Canvas course (02:31)

CVM IT Service (Instructional Support)
  • 515-294-7555
  • cvmavhelp@iastate.edu
Iowa State University Solution Center 24/7
  • 515-294-4000
  • Live chat – open the ?Help menu in Canvas and click ‘Chat with Canvas Support’
  • solution@iastate.edu
  • Ticket support – open the ?Help menu in Canvas and click ‘Report a Problem‘