Build Your Confidence in Teaching with Canvas
The LEAD team provides faculty with training, support, and resources to enhance teaching with Canvas. Offerings include virtual and in-person workshops, self-paced courses, and one-on-one instructional design consultations. Additional support is available through 24/7 Canvas help, UM-specific assistance, and a variety of on-demand guides and tools.
On-Demand Resources
Need Help with Canvas?
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Live Chat with Canvas Support! Need quick help with Canvas features (like settings, course imports, assignments, or navigation)? The fastest way to get support is through Canvas Live Chat or the Phone Hotline.
How to access: Log in to Canvas, click the HELP button on the left-side navigation menu, and choose a support option.
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The UM IT Help Desk is available Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM Mountain Time (Excluding University Holidays) to help with Canvas login issues and general tech support:
- Email Canvas / IT Help Desk
- Call (406) 243-HELP(4357)
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For help with accessing course content, merging course rosters, enrolling users, managing incompletes, and other UM-specific Canvas needs, through the UM Solutions Center.
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with an Instructional Designer to get personalized support on course design, content setup, and instructional strategies in Canvas.
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Explore the for step-by-step help with teaching in Canvas, from setting up courses to grading and communication tools.
New to Canvas?
UM Canvas Essentials
Sign in to your Canvas account to access . This introduction to designing within Canvas is available as a self-paced online course or guided live training. Check for live training dates.
First Day Ready Pathway
Access this Canvas resource from the Training Services Portal under HELP in your .
Live Webinars & Workshops
Visit the LEAD for dates and registration details for the upcoming trainings.
Canvas Fridays - Faculty Workshops
These virtual workshops occur most Fridays from 12:30-1:30pm. The first half of these learning sessions provide focused training on using Canvas or teaching online followed by a more informal meeting for questions and discussion.
Canvas Course Building Workshops
These in-person workshops will give you hands-on experience building and updating your course(s) in Canvas.
Canvas Training Services Portal
Self-paced and live trainings accessible from the HELP button of your .
Want a Customized Workshop or Presentation?
If your department or team would like a customized workshop on a specific topic, please contact Nancy Clouse, Director of Instructional Design. Please allow for a two-week lead time for requests.