For Instructors

Instructor Resources

Check out our resources for links to helpful tutorials and easy-to-use documentation. The documentation includes tips for communicating within Canvas, managing your Canvas course, calendars, grades, groups, and more.

These clear, step-by-step instructions will quickly get you up and running with Canvas:

• Getting Started with Canvas: First Steps and Tips
• Stanford Canvas QuickStart Guide
• Canvas Orientation
• Tips for Moving Your Class Online

You’ll also find other materials to help inspire you:

• Stanford Canvas Course Profiles (Showcase of exemplary uses of Canvas to enhance teaching and learning)
• Teaching with Canvas (Self-paced, tutorial Canvas course that includes examples from Stanford Canvas courses and Canvas templates)

Mobile App

Download Canvas Teacher App for iPhone and iPad
Download Canvas Teacher App for Android 
Canvas Teacher App Mobile App Guide

Canvas Overview

We’re always happy to help! Please contact us if you’d like to:

• Get one-on-one help
• Schedule time to discuss using Canvas for your course
• Request a Canvas orientation session for your department or group
• Provide feedback about your Canvas experience
• Share your Canvas story in our Canvas Course Profiles

Or email our team directly (canvashelp@stanford.edu) for technical support. We’ll respond to your help requests within one business day.

For more information:

• Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Visit our Stanford Canvas Help Center website
• Search the Canvas Guides
• Attend a Canvas Orientation or Workshop
• Check Stanford University IT Service Alerts and Canvas Status updates