Canvas: Best Practices

This section contains general best practices for teaching using the Learning Management System. Click on the links below or use the drop-down menu in the tab to navigate to each page.

LMS Usage

Minimum requirements for using Canvas according the Learning Management Usage Policy.

Course Setup Step-by-Step

A set of 10 basic steps to follow when setting up a new course each semester.

Course Management

Suggestions for how to maintain an organized course and tasks to complete at specific time throughout a semester.

Instructor Presence

Best practices for showing your students that you are a presence in the course. This page includes information about Regular and Substantive Interaction for online courses, but also applies to face-to-face courses.

Distance and Hybrid Guidelines

Link to the 2011 Distance and Hybrid Guidelines.  NOTE: In the 2022-2023 school year, the guidelines were revised and developed into a broader Online Learning Handbook. The handbook will be presented to the appropriate governance teams and senates for approval and adoption.