Canvas LMS

Canvas is a Learning Management System designed to be a classroom, textbook, gradebook, communication tool and announcement board. Think of Canvas as a complete education experience for students, parents, employees, or training. The platform is mainly designed for K-12 students, but can be used for training or teaching anyone for any scenario. In this 2 credit graduate-level course, you will learn the basics of using the Canvas LMS, as well as gain experience in creating your own assignments, communications, resources and navigation settings within it. You will sign up for a free Canvas account and the learning begins!

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

•     Navigate Canvas
•     Design an Informative Homepage
•     Create Challenging and Age-Appropriate Lessons and Assignments
•     Communicate with Students via Class Announcements and Individual Messages
•     Organize Separate Modules for Content
•     Setup and Utilize the Gradebook
•     Upload and Share with Commons
•     Manage Students’ Accounts and Analytics
•     Alter Settings to Adjust to Your Needs

Optional: Adams State University Credit

*Optional Adams State University credit after the class ends (additional $110).

Class Code

Schoology course code is emailed after payment.