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Get Started with Canvas

What is Canvas?

Canvas is the learning management system required for use at Iowa State University. As an instructor you will enroll students and other participants in your Canvas course, add content and campus resources, including supported instructional technologies, and maintain the Gradebook with timely feedback and assessment.

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Canvas Quick Start Guide

ISU Course Shell

The ISU Course Shell is a great starting point for creating accessible and easy-to-navigate Canvas courses branded with an ISU look and feel. Whether developing your Canvas course from scratch or building upon existing content, the shell allows you to:

  • Customize the sample pages and modules to center your course design on the student experience.
  • Adapt the shell for online, in-person, or hybrid modalities.
  • Explore the excellent support resources and implementation strategies.
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Video Content in Canvas Courses

This is a starting point and guide for new and experienced instructors.

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