Starting from Scratch

Learn by Feature

If you’re coming from a different LMS, click THIS to compare the interface with Canvas.

Before you get started, here’s a screenshot of the Canvas interface.

It can feel overwhelming to see all of this at once. Don’t worry! If you’re just getting started, we recommend that you focus first on these three elements of the interface:

Modules: Where you will build most of your course content

Announcements: Where you can post updates and relay general instructions to your class.

Here’s a learning playlist you can follow. You can choose to go through this sequentially or jump to specific topics that interest you.

Posting an Announcement

Setting up your modules

Adding a page

Adding and Setting Up a Discussion Forum

Adding an assignment

Modifying Settings



If you’re coming from a different LMS, click THIS to compare the interface with Canvas.



Canvas Community
Visit the global Canvas LMS Community where you can ask questions, read notes, and go through specialized role tutorials that can help make your courses even better.