Canvas is the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) (canvas.bham.ac.uk) used here at University of Birmingham. It's similar to other VLEs that you may have used in other institutions such as Moodle or Blackboard. You can use Canvas to do the following:

Access your course materials online 24/7
Submit assignments
Access grades and feedback
Find lecture recordings
Access Zoom meetings for live teaching sessions and Online Weekly Group Tutorials
Access multimedia content and resources for learning outside of the lecture
To discuss and share ideas

Netiquette

This document contains the University’s approach to netiquette, and provides guidance to students on what to expect from staff and good online behaviour.

In this highly unusual year, engagement with staff and peers online will be an important part of your educational experience, so it’s worth reading this guidance to ensure everyone can make the most of online learning opportunities.

Download or view the Netiquette Document

Canvas introduction

For a table of contents please click the arrow (^) at the bottom of the video above.

Accessing Canvas VLE

Problems accessing Canvas?

If you have a University account and cannot login, consider the following:

There may be a problem with your account - if so, please contact the IT Service Desk
There may be a problem with Canvas - check IT Status alerts to see if there is a known issue or planned maintenance.

Using Canvas on a public computer?

If you are using Canvas on a public computer, such as a PC in a campus cluster room, please remember to logout from Canvas and your email service at the end of your session and close all browser windows.

Help and support

We offer an enhanced support service for all staff and students to help them make the most of Canvas. The support is available 24/7 via live web chat, email or phone call. You can access this via the HELP button on the left hand tool bar.

If you’re having problems seeing information in relation to your courses, contact your programme office. You can usually find the relevant contact details on the course or programme homepage in Canvas.

For further information on using canvas please visit the:

Canvas Community Student Guide

Introduction to Canvas for Students