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Canvas Resources for Students

With its more contemporary and intuitive interface, Canvas will provide students with an improved and enhanced learning experience. As a mobile-first platform with customizable options, Canvas gives students true flexibility in how and where they learn. In addition, Canvas is a robust and reliable system that integrates easily with other technologies at Indiana Tech.

Getting started with Canvas

Why is Indiana Tech switching to Canvas?

A university-wide committee determined that Canvas gives Indiana Tech an outstanding opportunity to enhance the educational experience for its students and faculty. Recognized for its ease of use, flexibility and mobile capabilities, Canvas is used by more than 3,000 universities, school districts and institutions around the world and is the leading choice among Indiana Tech’s peer institutions.

Here are some of the reasons Indiana Tech has chosen Canvas as its learning management system:

  • Canvas has a more contemporary and intuitive interface as well as other features that will improve the student experience and support student success.
  • The Canvas app allows both faculty and students to conveniently access and work on courses from mobile devices.
  • It is user-friendly with outstanding support for students and faculty that includes a 24/7 help desk.
  • Built-in messaging allows students to communicate even better with faculty.
  • Canvas features technology that will facilitate better Tech Live sessions.
  • The Canvas Studio feature allows students to create video content directly within Canvas.
  • Canvas provides built-in analytics that help faculty identify students in need of support.
Logging in to Canvas
  • Log in to letmein.indianatech.edu and click the Canvas tile in the 1-Click Apps portal. If you need additional assistance, follow our Logging In To Canvas Guide.
  • How do I get to my classes? As soon as you log in to Canvas, you will see your dashboard which shows your current courses.
  • When can I see my classes on Canvas? About a week before your class starts, your courses will appear on your Canvas dashboard.
Getting to know Canvas

Click one of the links below to attend an upcoming webinar where you can learn more about the Canvas platform. If you are not able to attend during any of these times, check back to review a recording of the Jan. 4 webinar.

Also, you can explore the following resources to become more familiar with Canvas, right now.

Videos

Web Guides

Where can I find support if I am having problems?

If you need help, we’ve got you covered with a 24/7 Canvas Help Desk! Click HELP on the Canvas menu to connect with the help desk through either phone or live chat. You can also access other assistive resources in this location.

Visit the Canvas Student Guides for a comprehensive list of resources and tools.

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