LibGuides: Instructional Technology Tips for Students: Canvas

Introduction

On this page you will find various information concerning the use of Canvas at the College of Law. Canvas is an online course management service that is similar to Blackboard and other services you maybe familiar with from prior studies.

Contact:

If you need assistance with Canvas please send an email to lawLET@untdallas.edu. In your email please be as clear as possible when describe your question so that we can best assist you.

Recent Update:

Recently the layout to Canvas has been updated to a newer version. Below you will find helpful links from Canvas explaining the layout changes on the student side. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at anytime and we will be more than happy to help you.

Official Canvas Login

Mobile App for Apple Devices

The following links are documentation on how to navigate the Canvas mobile app for Apple Devices. When asked, please input http://untdallaslaw.instructure.com for the school name/url.

Mobile App for Android Devices

The following links are documentation on how to navigate the Canvas mobile app for Android Devices. When asked, please input http://untdallaslaw.instructure.com for the school name/url.

Canvas Login

Guides to the New Layout

Below are links to Video Tutorials provided by Canvas explaining different features of the new layout for students.

Assignments Overview
In this video you will learn how and where to keep track of your assignments in Canvas.
Assignment Submissions
In this video you will learn the different ways you can submit assignments in Canvas.
Calendar
In this video you will learn how to use the Calendar to keep track of important events and assignments.
Canvas Overview
In this video you will get a brief overview of the Canvas user interface.
Discussions
In this video you will learn how to view, reply to, and edit discussion posts.
ePortfolios
In this video you will learn how to create, edit, and share ePortfolios in Canvas.
Files
In this video you will learn how to access, manage, and organize your personal files in Canvas.
Grades
In this video you will learn how to check your grades in Canvas.
Groups: Creation and Interaction
In this video you will learn how to use,create, and interact with a Canvas group.
Peer Reviews
In this video you will learn how to submit a peer review, as well as how to view peer review feedback on your own assignments.
Quizzes
In this video you will learn how to access quizzes, take quizzes and surveys, and view your quiz results.