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Canvas
Canvas is Saint Mary’s learning management system (LMS) that supports learning and teaching in all modalities whether it is in-person, hybrid, or online. It allows instructors and professors to post grades, information, and assignments online. Furthermore, students can collaborate on assignments and projects using a variety of tools in and out of the classroom.
Accessing Canvas
To access Canvas click the link below. Remember to log in you only use your username not the full email address. The password will be the same as your SMUMN password for email.
When logged into Canvas your experience starts on the Dashboard where self-paced training courses are waiting for you.
Students: check out Canvas at SMU
Faculty: check out Growing with Canvas
Faculty: Check out reIMAGINE Learner Engagement with Exemplars from SMUMN to see examples of course design and structure with updated resources.
Instructor Resources
The links to the right are a variety of resources that will help guide your development of course materials. Remember to check out the trainings calendar to stay up to date with what Canvas can do!
Student Resources
Canvas provides the tools to support online learning in a variety of ways. This can range from structured learning pathways to dynamic, interactive virtual classrooms. How a course is presented online depends on the content and complexity of the learning material, and the delivery methodology used by the instructor.
As with any classroom, it is a changing environment – expect each module to apply different tools and techniques. Join in, ask questions, and participate as you would in any classroom.