Canvas is W&L’s Learning Management System and is the primary and preferred method for sharing course assignments and materials with students.
Access Canvas via MyApps or directly at https://canvas.wlu.edu.
Contact Academic Technologists Brandon Bucy or Helen MacDermott, or the Help Desk, for questions or support with Canvas.
Canvas Support Resources
Canvas Guides for Instructors
Over 600 articles, organized by tool, that each address a question related to using the Canvas interface as an instructor. Detailed step-by-step instructions with screenshots and videos to help you accomplish any Canvas task.
Canvas Guides for Students
Over 200 articles that each answer a question that relates to using the Canvas interface as a student. Share articles with your class to assist students with specific activities.
Canvas Activities for Virtual Classes
Posting announcements to your class
Communicating with your class via Canvas Inbox
Making an online file upload assignment to accept student submissions