Wiki Page, GOTT Clover II: Overiew: Canvas and Canvas Commons

Wiki Page
2016-08-14T21:37:16-06:00

What is Canvas?

Canvas is a learning management system (LMS) that supports teaching and learning by connecting all the digital tools instructors and learners use in one place. In order to share open educational resources (OER) on Canvas Commons, you will first develop your instruction in the Canvas LMS your own Canvas Free for Teachers account. In this video (6:24 minutes), you will get an overview of all the components in the Canvas interface.

What is Canvas Commons?

Canvas Commons is a learning object repository that enables educators to find, import, and share open educational resources (OER). A digital library full of educational content, Commons allows Canvas users to share learning resources with other users as well as import learning resources into a Canvas course. In this video (3:05 minutes), you will learn how to find and share open educational resources (OER) within Canvas Commons.