On-demand videos and how-tos


An extensive repository of on-demand Canvas supports are available to you.
Explore some of your options below.

IST eClass Support Knowledgebase

This  houses a wide variety of at the U of A, as well as other learning tools like Zoom, Yuja, and WooClap.

Canvas Instructor Guide (by Instructure)

The on the Canvas Community site is a structured collection of how‑to articles for educators, covering topics from creating content, assignments, announcements and quizzes to managing course settings, gradebooks, and discussions.

Self-Paced Courses

Self-paced courses and walkthroughs are also accessible within Canvas itself;  IST eClass Support's  explains how to find and search for the resources you need.

CTL Canvas Recordings

Also available are recordings of workshops and webinars delivered by CTL that range in coverage from quick-start walkthroughs to more in-depth discussion of specific Canvas features. Browse through our list of recordings below. 

The essentials

[1 hr 7 min]: 
This screencast will walk you through the essentials to get you started in Canvas. Learn how to navigate your Canvas dashboard, customize your homepage, use elements of the U of A Canvas template and review any migrated content from eClass. You'll also learn how to add course materials, set up assignments and quizzes, use SpeedGrader and find just-in-time help for when you need it.

The following recordings cover Canvas Learning Opportunities delivered for Wave 2 of the U of A LMS Migration Project in December 2024:

  • Workshop #1:
  • Workshop #2:
  • Workshop #3:

Les présentations vidéo suivantes sont les versions abrégées des plus récentes occasions d'apprentissage Canvas offertes en décembre 2024, lors de la deuxième vague du projet de migration LMS de l'Université de l'Alberta :

  • Atelier 1:
  • Atelier 2:
  • Atelier 3:

Common question/issues

[27 min]:
Learn how to identify and fix issues that prevent students from accessing content and how to simplify course navigation to improve student success. This video will also cover common design pitfalls—like unpublished modules and confusing layouts—and share quick, effective fixes. 

[26 min]:
For the past year, the Canvas Team at CTL has been supporting instructors with tailored Canvas learning experiences. This screencast explores the top 5 questions instructors have had about canvas, and provides insights into our carefully researched and practiced responses.

Canvas features

The following webinars are also available for in-depth explorations of Canvas features from technical and pedagogical perspectives:

Vous trouverez ci-dessous les enregistrements des vendredis « Vitrine sur Canvas », des webinaires qui vous permettront d’explorer plus en profondeur les fonctionnalités de Canvas d’un point de vue à la fois pédagogique et technique.