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Canvas at UIW

Canvas is the learning management system (LMS) for the University of the Incarnate Word and provides instructors with the means to establish an online presence and distribute learning materials through one convenient platform. By using Canvas, instructors can communicate, create learning modules, distribute course materials, host discussions, grade assignments, provide feedback, and much more.

These resources found on this page support instructors in learning to make the most out of a Canvas course. Students are encouraged to explore our Learning with Canvas resources and get hands-on practice in the Learning with Canvas at UIW student orientation course.

How do Instructors access Canvas?

  1. Log in to Cardinal Apps with your UIW email and password.
  2. Open the Canvas LMS app or ABSN Canvas app if teaching in the ABSN program.

Instructors get Canvas course access by being listed as the instructor of record in Banner or by invitation through a colleague. 

Students also access Canvas through Cardinal Apps but do not receive Canvas accounts until they're registered for academic courses. Students who open Canvas before their registration is complete will see an error: Failed to Log In Canvas doesn't have an account for the user

For technical support with Cardinal Apps or questions about your UIW email and password, contact the UIW Help Desk.

Getting Started with Canvas

Where to start: Highlights and Best Practices Open
Request a Sandbox Open
Personalize the UIW Canvas Blueprint: Minimal Use Requirements Open
The Canvas Basics: Introductory Training and Refresher Resources Open
How to Build a Canvas Course: 5 Step Process Open
Download the Canvas Teacher Mobile App Open

Additional Canvas Resources

Canvas Studio Open
How to Cross-list Courses in Canvas Open
How to Copy Course Content Open
Useful Resources to Provide for Students Open
Respondus LockDown Browser Open
What's new in Canvas? Open

Canvas and Media Storage

How do I manage files? Open
Do I have a course storage limit? Open
Do I have an individual storage limit? Open
Do groups have a storage limit? Open