Teaching Online with Canvas | Miami University

Canvas is a learning management system (LMS) that connects instructors and students to their online coursework. It’s used in online, hybrid, and even face-to-face classes.

There are a few ways to quickly and easily access Canvas. You can:

Log in directly from MiamiOH.instructure.com. Bookmark the URL for quickest access.
Log in via MyMiami and select the Canvas icon.
Go to MiamiOH.edu/Canvas and navigate to the log-in links.

Or, you can click here:

Access Canvas

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What can I do with Canvas?

Engage and Assess Your Students

Create and share course content using Assignments, Discussions, Modules, Quizzes, and Pages.

Keep Students Up-to-Date

Communicate course news and updates with students using Announcements as well as the Calendar and Syllabus.

Build a Learning Community

Foster a collaborative learning experience using Collaborations, Conferences, and Groups.

Make Grading Easier

Provide students with comprehensive feedback with SpeedGrader and manage grade reporting in the Canvas Gradebook.

How do I use Canvas?

Getting Started with Canvas

For an introduction into using or creating Canvas features like Assignments, Files, Pages, Quizzes, and more, self-enroll in our Canvas 101 training course. You’ll find step-by-step instructions, video tutorials, and links to additional resources.

Enroll in Canvas 101

Making the Most of Canvas

Leverage Canvas’ built-in features and various integrations to meet your teaching goals — whether that’s online, hybrid, or face-to-face. Foster peer-to-peer learning, incorporate multimedia, and easily track student progress. Build your instructor presence with self-produced videos, faculty-driven discussion, and substantive feedback.

In addition to our tech FAQs, Miami’s IT Knowledge Base, and the vendor’s rich Canvas Guides, dive deeper with Miami Online resources:

Explore our courses and guides

Find assets to customize your course

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