Training and Help
Self-guided — Work at your own pace
Instructor Self-paced Canvas Course
These basic Canvas modules contain a series of activities to guide you through content and assignments that are designed to provide you with a solid understanding of core Canvas functionality, while receiving feedback on your progress and earning badges to indicate your proficiency.
The U-M Instructor Guide provides U-M-specific Canvas information along with step-by-step instructions. It can also be accessed by clicking the Help link at the bottom of the far-left navigation.
Canvas Student Guide Links to an external site.
This Student Guide provides instructions and common tips for students using Canvas.
Canvas Guides and help from the creators of Canvas Links to an external site.
These guides cover nearly everything about using Canvas.
Learn in a group setting
Workshops on Using Canvas
Learn how to set up your Canvas course and use the tools, including Assignments, Quizzes, SpeedGrader and more. Register for sessions through the Teaching Technology Collaborative (TTC) website (Links to an external site.)
More support options
Canvas Accessibility Links to an external site.
ITS Service Center Links to an external site.
- Call 734-764-HELP (4357) or email 4HELP@umich.edu.
- Mon-Thurs 7am-7pm, Fri 7am-6pm, and Sun 2-7pm
Videos about Canvas features and more
- Canvas Video Guides Links to an external site.
U-M Canvas Overview for Instructors (Links to an external site.)