For Instructors: Getting Started

Getting Started

1. Watch the Canvas Overview video.

2. Access your UVACanvas workspace.

3. Get the Canvas app.

4. View support and resources .

5. Learn how to get help.

Access Your UVACanvas Workspace

A UVACanvas workspace is a personal sandbox for instructors to:

Test course site setup.
Practice tool functionality.
Create content that can be imported into their official SIS-rostered course sites.
Play around with UVACanvas without affecting learners enrolled in your regular classes.

1. Log in to your UVACanvas account.: Visit UVACanvas -- you can also use the UVACanvas Login button at the top right of this page -- and log in through NetBadge.
2. Select “Workspace Course” under Unpublished Courses in your Dashboard.
3. Need help? Don't see a workspace?: Not seeing a workspace in your dashboard? Instructors can request a workspace.

Need help? Click Help in the left-hand navigation. Search the Canvas Guides and Training Services Portal are great resources to help get you started.

Get the Canvas App

During set-up, search for “University of Virginia” or "UVA."

Please note: Canvas recommends students do not use the Canvas mobile app for taking exams and quizzes. Use the desktop app and ensure a secure internet connection for the best experience.

View Support & Resources

Workshops and Support Opportunities

The following events are led by UVA experts and offered in addition to the various workshops and support available locally in each of the schools:

Open Office Hours
Getting Started With UVACanvas: 90-Minute Introduction Sessions
1:1 UVA Support & Course Design Consultations

View details & Register >

On-Demand Resources

Available 24/7, the Canvas Guides and Training Portal offers how-to guides and live remote and on-demand training for all aspects of Canvas use.

Canvas Online Training Paths for Instructors: Training Services Portal resources geared toward Instructors to learn how to best leverage Canvas’ features and functionality (you must be a current Canvas user logged in to Canvas to access this link).
Instructor Community Resources: Access Canvas Instructor guides and videos in a searchable interface via the Canvas Community.
LinkedIn Learning Canvas Course: Videos available on a variety of topics for Instructors getting started with Canvas.
Growing with Canvas: Combination of videos and guides geared to help Instructors expand their use of Canvas.