Where do I start?

This tutorial will cover the basics of setting up a Canvas course site by going through six modules. Videos, links to Canvas support and text are combined to provide the information to be easily understood. Move through the modules in order, or quickly find your desired topic.

To start the tutorial, select Modules from the left-side menu, otherwise known as the Course Navigation menu.

A Quick Introduction to Canvas

Canvas is a Learning Management System (LMS) used by over 3,000 educational institutions around the world. Canvas is owned by company called Instructure. At Northwestern University, a course sites provide an online space for instructors and students to share information. Instructors can upload their syllabi, link to reading material, provide videos of instruction, post assignments, discussion boards and much more.

Get started with the Canvas Instructor Guides and learning resources.

Just Show Me How to Log In

If you want to get started right away, log in on the NU Canvas page.

I Prefer to Talk to Someone

Teaching & Learning Technologies staff is willing to meet with Northwestern instructors to discuss teaching strategies and provide advice in building their course sites. We offer 15-minute consultations for quick questions and longer meetings for more in-depth problem solving.

Join us for a workshop on Canvas basics or more advanced topics.

Register for a consultation or workshop