Canvas (by Instructure) is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) that is currently used by more than 700 colleges and universities around the world. Canvas is the LMS at all four of the University of Nebraska campuses (UNK, UNL, UNMC, UNO).
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Benefits & Features
Canvas provides a set of tools focused on improving teaching and learning through a modern interface, and the ability to extend the platform to outside tools and systems.
Getting Started
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Eligibility
All active NU students and faculty. Accounts are automatically created after the first time the user logs in.
Pricing
There is no charge for this service, which is considered a common-good service.
Requirements
Please refer to the responsible use policy.
Support
For the most efficient support experience, please submit a ticket using the request form on this page. Alternatively, contact your campus Help Center location via email, by phone, or in person.
Support for any Canvas user is available 24x7 through phone, chat, or e-mail. To use this support:
- Login to Canvas
- Click 'Help' (question mark icon)
- Select the type of help you want to use
Is Canvas Down?
ITS has a helpful tool that allows instructors to merge their Canvas courses and create sandboxes on their own – without needing to create a support ticket! Users can navigate to the Instructor Utilities - Merge Courses & Create Sandbox link to access this tool and perform either of those actions. Please note that this specific tool is only available for instructors of UNL courses and does not currently work for Canvas courses on other campuses. Please see this video for a brief demonstration: https://unl.yuja.com/v/lmsutilities1
As always, please reach out to support@nebraska.edu with any questions.