LMU utilizes Canvas to provide robust online and hybrid courses as well as to complement face-to-face courses. Each course at LMU features a standardized LMU Course Template. This allows the Instructor to provide resources, including syllabi and grades, as well as interaction opportunities with students.
Here are the first steps to be completed by faculty and designated staff members to orient themselves to LMU Canvas:
Whether teaching an online, hybrid, or traditional face-to-face course, your College/School will require the use of Canvas. Reach out to the CTLE with any questions.
Step 1: All faculty and designated staff members are enrolled in an online, asynchronous (self-paced) Canvas Instructor Training course. Look for the course titled "LMU.001: Canvas Instructor Training" on your Dashboard within Canvas.
Complete this Required, self-paced training course before teaching or building content in Canvas.
Step 2: Read the following information which will cover the basics you will need to know to get started with your courses at LMU:
What is Canvas?
Canvas is the web-based learning management system used at LMU. Canvas provides a mechanism to share course resources, receive student assignments, record grades, communicate with learners, and much more. Complete the Canvas Instructor Training on your Canvas Dashboard to learn more.
What browser should I use for Canvas?
Chrome is the preferred browser for Canvas. Do not use Internet Explorer and Edge. Use Chrome rather than Safari, even on a Mac. Although many browsers are supported, Google Chrome is the recommended browser, with Mozilla Firefox as a backup. As with any online learning management system, if you experience difficulty with any of the supported browsers, it is recommended that you try using an alternate browser to see if this resolves the problem.
How do I get assigned to teach courses in Canvas? Can you add me to a course?
Once your teaching assignment has been sent to the Registrar from your College/School, this information will feed directly into your Canvas account to assign you as an instructor. The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) and Information Services do not add instructor or student enrollments. This data will be generated for you from the Registrar and will also grant you access to WebAdvisor (Faculty Tools) on MyLMU.
How do I get assigned as a Teaching Assistant, Course Builder, or other role in Canvas?
To enroll yourself as any role other than Teacher in Canvas, please use the Canvas Course Role Request form found in the Canvas Resources for Faculty and Staff Organization in Canvas.
How do I access LMU Canvas?
Your Canvas account is generated the first time you are assigned to teach a course. The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) and IS Helpdesk do not create faculty Canvas accounts. Check with your Dean/Chair to confirm your course assignment has been sent to the Registrar for your account to be created.
Once your account is created, Canvas can be accessed by logging on to MyLMU and choosing "Canvas" from the My Links area. You will not log in directly to Canvas. You will only log in to MyLMU.
If you still need your username/password for MyLMU and your LMU email, make sure you get in touch with the LMU IS Helpdesk at 423.869.7411 (extension 7411 on-campus) or helpdesk@LMUnet.edu.
How do I reset my password?
Once you log into MyLMU (use Google Chrome, or Firefox as a backup) you should select “Canvas” under My Links on the right-hand side. This provides single sign-on (SSO) into Canvas through your MyLMU credentials: you will never need to enter a password to access Canvas. If you need to reset your MyLMU password, the IS Helpdesk can assist.
I am not LMU faculty. However, I need to use Canvas. How do I get a Canvas account as a staff member?
Complete the STAFF Canvas Account Request form at your earliest convenience. Be as detailed as possible in how you will need to use Canvas when answering these questions so that your access can be provided accurately. The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) will be back in touch with you directly. This form is not for faculty or adjunct faculty account requests.
I can't find a course that I'm enrolled in, where should I look?
Your Course List and Dashboard will only show up to 20 courses. To ensure your current courses are easily accessible, it is recommended to favorite active courses. To find a list of all of your course enrollments, and to favorite active courses for easy access, select the "Courses" tab from the Global Navigation Menu, then, select "All Courses." Select the star icon next to the courses you'd like to favorite.
Where can I go to view past enrollments in Canvas?
The All Courses List allows faculty and staff to see past enrollments, which are titled accordingly. To access the All Courses List, select the "Courses" tab from the Global Navigation Menu, then, select "All Courses."
Step 3: For further assistance, please contact the CTLE.