Canvas @ UAF

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Canvas is the official Learning Management System (LMS) for the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Canvas Support at UAF

Use the information below to help you determine who to contact for Canvas support.

LOG INTO CANVAS

CANVAS FOR STUDENTS

WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP • FOR STUDENTS

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Does it affect your ability to get work in on time or access course materials?

Use the Canvas Inbox to email your instructor right away with details of the issue and let them know how it will affect your performance.

Go to Canvas Inbox

NANOOK TECH SERVICES

Need help with LOGIN, WIFI, eMail, Zoom or other UAF technology service?

Check out the NTS Resources for students with links to quick technology tutorials and student resources at UAF.

Contact NTS

CANVAS HELP

Need help posting, uploading, messaging, or completing another Canvas-related task?

The “? Help” button on the bottom left inside of Canvas contains resources and contact information available 24/7.

Canvas Student Guide

ALSO TAKE CLASSES AT UAA OR UAS?

UAA and UAS use Blackboard instead of Canvas. Access UAA/UAS courses. Contact UAA/UAS support for help with their courses.

CANVAS FOR INSTRUCTORS & STAFF

CANVAS HELP • FOR INSTRUCTORS

CANVAS HELP

New to Canvas or need help with Canvas functionality?

The “? Help” button on the bottom left inside of Canvas contains resources and contact information available 24/7.

THE UAF CANVAS FAMILY

Canvas LMS is the UAF interface for hosting courses.
Canvas Catalog connects the wider community with non-credit courses, provides printable certificates, and hosts training courses.
Canvas Credentials provides a way to micro-credentials as badges and printable certificates for achievements.

Canvas Instructor Guide

UAF CTL

Need help with best practice course design?

Get help at CTL with:

Course design
Troubleshooting Grades
Teaching strategy and best practices
Increasing student engagement
Non-credit course development and listing on Canvas Catalog
Microcredentialing with Canvas Credentials
Canvas templates
Using integrations for teaching
Assistance with: Turnitin, PlayPosit, Hypothes.is, H5P, NoodleFactory

Check out the Center for Teaching & Learning for resources on teaching, the Teaching Tips publication, and upcoming learning opportunities.
Consult a Designer

NANOOK TECH SERVICES

Need help with a Canvas technology service?

Get help at NTS with

Course Copy
Cross-listing a course
Setting up a new sandbox course shell
Help finding your course shell (student or faculty)
Login and browser issues
Request to install a new third-party integration service
Technical assistance with most integrations, including Google, Kaltura, and Zoom
Help with B&N Bundle/Bookstore issues

Check out the NTS Resources for instructors with links to quick technology tutorials and instructor resources at UAF.
Contact NTS

Upcoming Learning Opportunities

Use the lists below to find upcoming workshops related to teaching in Canvas. Click the ‘Reserve Seat’ button in the listing you would like to attend to get an email update and google calendar invite.

View these workshops in a pop-out window.

Canvas Quickstart

Browse the videos in our Canvas Quickstart channel for quick and easy tutorials on how to use some of Canvas’s foundational tools.

Canvas FAQs

Use the Canvas tutorials below to help you get answers to our most frequently requested help.

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