Canvas is the learning management system used at SVSU. Canvas allows instructors to organize their courses and course content so students can find the materials they need quickly and easily. Canvas includes tools for announcements, assignments, quizzes, grades, discussion and more. Canvas integrates with EchoVideo, Teams, OneDrive, and more.
Canvas Instructor Help
Canvas Student Help
Canvas Information and Guides
Supported Browsers: For the best experience, use the latest version of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. If something isn't working as expected, try accessing Canvas using a different browser. Note: Safari has limited functionality and may not work. Browser and computer requirements
Learning Canvas: We offer many workshops for instructors interested in learning about Canvas. Canvas training is not required, but we do strongly encourage new instructors to Canvas to at least attend a Canvas Overview. As an alternative to live training, you can watch one of our previously recorded Canvas videos. Workshop Recordings and Instructor How-To Videos
Importing Content from Another Canvas Course: Import content from another Canvas Course
Canvas Rich Content Editor: The Canvas Rich Content Editor is an online editing tool for creating content in Canvas. Rich Content Editor
Canvas Accessibility Checker: Canvas includes an accessibility tool that detects common accessibility errors in content created within the Rich Content Editor. Accessibility Checker Video and Canvas Guide on using the Accessibility Checker
Canvas File Storage Space Exceeded: If your course or account files exceed the allotted storage space, you can clean up your files or use apps that integrate with Canvas to start storing content outside of Canvas. View article - Canvas Files Quota.
Online Course Evaluations: For information on how to access and set up Online Course Evaluations, click the links on the right or visit the Online Course Evaluation main page.
Creating Media Assignments: Create an assignment or discussion that allows students to submit media. Set Up Media Submissions in Canvas
Canvas Integrations
Lecture Capture (EchoVideo): EchoVideo provides built-in tools that help students retain information while they take classes. You can record classes and personal lessons, and reuse content. EchoVideo tools include Q&A, discussions, polling, chapters, AskEcho AI, and integrations with Teams and OneDrive. Visit: svsu.edu/echohelp
Teams in Canvas: Host Microsoft Teams Meetings within your Canvas courses. View the Microsoft Education LTI Article
Teams/EchoVideo: Faculty can copy (sync) media to their EchoVideo Library. Recordings can be shared via an EchoVideo course/section or embedded within a Canvas Module.
OneDrive in Canvas: Use OneDrive within the Rich Content Editor.
- Modules: Add Microsoft 365 files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to a Canvas course module using the External tool.
- Collaborations: Allow students to work together on a document using Collaborations.
- OneDrive Cloud Assignment: Create and share Microsoft 365 files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as an Assignment and grade in the Speedgrader.
- OneDrive/EchoVideo: Sync Teams class recordings or media on your OneDrive to your EchoVideo library.
TurnItIn: Add Turnitin to your assignments. Turnitin Setup and Support
Other App integrations can be found via the plug-shaped icon in the Rich Content Editor, which embeds the content into the item you're creating.
Canvas FAQs
How do I request multiple sections of my course to be combined in Canvas?
You can put in a request to have your courses combined in Canvas through the Canvas Management Console (CMC).
Once you have logged into the CMC:
- Click the "Merge Sections" button.
- In the Sections column on the left, click the "Add" button to the right of all the courses that should be part of the combined course.
- In the Sections to Merge section on the right, confirm that all the courses are listed correctly, and then click the "Click to Merge" button.
- Your request will be processed within a day or two.
How can I troubleshoot a feature that is not working in Canvas?
Canvas only supports the most recent two browser versions. If something in Canvas isn't working properly, be sure your browser is up-to-date. If the browser is up-to-date and the feature is still not working, try using a different browser. If that still doesn't resolve the issue, contact the SVSU Support Center for assistance.