Canvas Training for Students

This page is a central hub for students for training opportunities, recommended steps, and resources that will help you get started with Canvas.

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Start Here!

To help you get oriented as we start this transition from Blackboard to Canvas, we’ve outlined a suggested starting pathway. These steps will give you a strong foundation to learn how to navigate and use Canvas.

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Download the Student App

Canvas offers a mobile app for quick access to your courses, tasks, and more. Download the ‘Canvas Student’ app.

Canvas App Guide

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Find Your Courses

Log in to Canvas, and check the Dashboard page or the Courses tab in the left navigation menu. 

Instructors will alert students if a course is taught on Blackboard or Canvas. 

Login to Canvas

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Explore the Student Course

The 'Getting Started with Canvas' self-paced course covers essential features, helping new and returning students to Canvas transition smoothly.

 

Access the Canvas Course
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Use Self-Paced Resources

For flexible, independent learning access resources such as:

Need Help?

Support is available throughout the transition to Canvas.

Learning Platforms Helpdesk

For additional information or to request support related to the Canvas transition, course setup, training, or institutional processes, please contact the Learning Platforms helpdesk: lpt.it.miami.edu/contact

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