Canvas is the Learning Management System used at the University of Nebraska. Instructors can use Canvas to
- Deliver course content;
- Manage student’s learning activities;
- Assess student’s learning;
- Provide feedback to student’s learning;
- Communicate with students;
- Manage students’ grades.
You can learn more about Canvas by visiting a self-paced Canvas 101 course, or schedule a one-on-one consultation with one of the Instructional Designers to design your Canvas course.
Canvas Utilities Tool
Instructors who wish to merge Canvas courses or create Canvas sandboxes may use the LMS Utilities Tool.
Canvas Commons Student Orientation module
This module helps students learn how to use Canvas, access resources and other tips to help them succeed. You can follow the instructions to import the Student Orientation module to your Canvas course.
A wider selection of Canvas modules created for UNL instructors are also available.
Copying a course from UNO Canvas to UNL Canvas
If you would like to copy a course from one Canvas system to another, you may follow the instructions. Please reach out to one of the ECEC Instructional Designers if you need any assistance.
Ally for Digital Accessibility
Ally is available in all Canvas courses at UNL to support instructors in making course materials more accessible. Ally automatically scans Canvas content, including uploaded files, and provides instructors with guidance to fix common accessibility issues. To get started, view the Ally Faculty Training Course or the Ally Accessibility Tool Bridge Course.
DesignPlus
A powerful Canvas Plug-in that helps streamline building and styling high-quality courses. Learn more in this introductory workshop.
Canvas Analytics
There are two tools available to instructors seeking data from Canvas. Together, these tools enable faculty to identify students who may be struggling or disengaged, facilitating timely intervention.
- Canvas Course Analytics: a built-in tool that delivers real-time insights into student performance and engagement. Its dashboard allows instructors to monitor both individual and class-wide trends, including grades, participation, and activity levels.
- Course Insights: an in-house developed tool that provides customized dashboards offering key metrics such as student performance and engagement within your courses.