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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 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 Help

Canvas Instructor Help

• Log in to Canvas
• Canvas Instructor Guides

Canvas Student Help

• Canvas Student Guides 
• Submit an Assignment Using OneDrive

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Canvas Information for All Users

Supported Browsers 

• For the best experience, use the latest version of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.  Browser and computer requirements
• If something isn't working as expected, try accessing Canvas using a different browser.  If that still doesn't resolve the issue, contact the SVSU Support Center for assistance.  
• Note: Safari has limited functionality and may not work. 

Canvas Rich Content Editor: 

The Canvas Rich Content Editor is an online editing tool for creating content in Canvas.  Rich Content Editor 

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. For more information, access the Canvas Files Quota knowledge article.

Canvas Information for Instructors

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

This knowledge article give you instructions on how to import content from one Canvas course to another:  How do I copy content from another Canvas course?

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

Online Course Evaluations

For information on how to access and set up Online Course Evaluations, visit the Online Course Evaluation main page.

Creating Media Assignment

Create an assignment or discussion that allows students to submit media.  Set Up Media Submissions in Canvas

Canvas Integrations

EchoVideo

• 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/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.

Teams in Canvas

Host Microsoft Teams Meetings within your Canvas courses. View the Microsoft Education LTI Article

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

You can find other app integrations 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:

1. Click the Merge Sections button.
2. In the Sections column, click the Add button for all the courses that should be part of the combined course. 
3. In the Sections to Merge section, confirm that all the courses are listed correctly.
4. Click the Click to Merge button.
5. Your request will be processed within a day or two.