IT Service Status
A Teaching and Learning Experience for Students and Instructors
Canvas at Northwestern
Clear Browser Cache Before Using Gradesync
Due to a recent update of the Gradesync tool, it is recommended that you clear your browser cache and cookies before attempting to use the tool again.Canvas allows Northwestern instructors and students to deliver course materials, submit assignments and tests, view grades, and create learning activities.
News
Spotlight
Introduction to Canvas for Graduate Instructors
Wednesday, June 18 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Online
For graduate students new to using Canvas as an instructor, this interactive workshop reviews needed features for functional and dynamic Canvas course sites. Graduate students may also register for the "Introduction to Canvas for Northwestern Instructors" workshop if they are unavailable when this workshop is offered.
During this session, participants will:
- Learn how to navigate Canvas' most used features.
- Develop a plan of action for creating and teaching content.Copy a template from Commons and customize the content.
- Copy a template from Commons and customize the content.
Events
Jun
12
2025
Sprucing Up your Canvas Course
1:00 PM
Northwestern students report that course sites are most helpful when content is easy to navigate, engaging, and consiste...
Jun
16
2025
Introduction to Canvas for Instructors
10:30 AM
For instructors new to Northwestern or new to using Canvas full-time, this interactive workshop provides an overview of ...
Jun
18
2025
Introduction to Canvas for Graduate Instructors
1:00 PM
For graduate students new to using Canvas as an instructor, this interactive workshop reviews needed features for functi...