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Canvas Tutorials

Canvas tutorials for instructors

Canvas LTI Tools

LTI tools like Turnitin and Perusall are built into WU's Canvas system. Instructions for specific tools like VoiceThread, Turnitin, and Perusall can be found in the sub-pages of this page. Click the arrow next to "Canvas LTI Tools" in this tab to access the drop down menu.


Some tools may already appear in the course menu at the left side of your screen. If a tool is not already loaded into your class, click on "Settings" in the course menu. 

Indication of the Settings option in the course menu

On the Settings page, select the Navigation tab at the top of the page circled in blue). This will bring up two lists (indicated in yellow). The top list show items, pages, and tools that are active in your course. You can rearrange the items in this list by clicking and dragging on items. The order of the list controls the order of the items in the course side menu at left. 

If an item appears in the lower list (indicated in yellow at the bottom of the page) it is currently inactive. To activate an item from this list, drag it up to the upper list (active tools) and arrange it in your desired order. Once you have all items in your desired order, CLICK THE SAVE BUTTON at the bottom of the page (circled in blue)!

Highlighting sections of the course navigation page in course settings

The sub-pages linked from this page will take you through a few of the common LTIs used with Canvas. 

Tech support: For technical assistance, start a ticket with WITS 

Brainstorming: For ideas on how to use tools in your course, contact the DLS

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