Build Your Confidence in Teaching with Canvas
The LEAD team provides faculty with training, support, and resources to enhance teaching with Canvas. Offerings include virtual and in-person workshops, self-paced courses, and one-on-one instructional design consultations. Additional support is available through 24/7 Canvas help, UM-specific assistance, and a variety of on-demand guides and tools.
On-Demand Resources
Need Help with Canvas?
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Live Chat with Canvas Support! Need quick help with Canvas features (like settings, course imports, assignments, or navigation)? The fastest way to get support is through Canvas Live Chat or the Phone Hotline.
How to access: Log in to Canvas, click the HELP button on the left-side navigation menu, and choose a support option.
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The UM IT Help Desk is available Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM Mountain Time (Excluding University Holidays) to help with Canvas login issues and general tech support:
- Email Canvas / IT Help Desk
- Call (406) 243-HELP(4357)
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For help with accessing course content, merging course rosters, enrolling users, managing incompletes, and other UM-specific Canvas needs, through the UM Solutions Center.
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with an Instructional Designer to get personalized support on course design, content setup, and instructional strategies in Canvas.
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Explore the for step-by-step help with teaching in Canvas, from setting up courses to grading and communication tools.
New to Canvas?
UM Canvas Essentials
Sign in to your Canvas account to access . This introduction to designing within Canvas is available as a self-paced online course or guided live training. Check for live training dates.
First Day Ready Pathway
Access this Canvas resource from the Training Services Portal under HELP in your .
Live Webinars & Workshops
Visit the LEAD for dates and registration details for the upcoming trainings.
LEAD Faculty Workshops
This virtual professional development series is designed to support faculty in delivering high-quality and engaging instructional content. The workshops highlight best practices for course design, teaching strategies, and effective use of educational technologies to enhance student learning and accessibility. Participants will gain practical tips, hands-on experience, and ideas they can immediately apply to their courses.
Canvas Course Building Workshops
These in-person workshops will give you hands-on experience building and updating your course(s) in Canvas.
Canvas Training Services Portal
Self-paced and live trainings accessible from the HELP button of your .
Want a Customized Workshop or Presentation?
If your department or team would like a customized workshop on a specific topic, please contact Nancy Clouse, Director of Instructional Design. Please allow for a two-week lead time for requests.