Learning Management (LMS)

Purpose and Overview

Miami University’s Learning Management System (LMS), powered by Canvas, provides a centralized platform for delivering online, hybrid, and in-person courses. The LMS supports faculty, staff, and students by offering tools for course content delivery, communication, assessments, and collaboration to enhance the learning experience.

Features and Benefits

Features:

  • Course content management and delivery.
  • Assignments, quizzes, and grading tools.
  • Collaboration through discussions and group workspaces.
  • Integration with third-party educational tools and resources.
  • Mobile-friendly access to courses and notifications.

Benefits:

  • Enhances the teaching and learning experience with flexible digital tools.
  • Streamlines course management for faculty and staff.
  • Provides a consistent and accessible learning environment for students.
  • Enables remote learning with robust engagement features.

Service Boundaries and Constraints

  • Course content must comply with accessibility and copyright policies.
  • Faculty are responsible for course setup and content updates.
  • Some integrations may require additional approval and support.

Eligibility and Audience

This service is available to:

  • Students: Access course materials, submit assignments, and communicate with instructors.
  • Faculty and Staff: Develop and manage courses, track student progress, and leverage instructional technology.
  • University Departments: Utilize LMS capabilities for training and development programs.

Getting Started and Support

  1. Students: Learn how to navigate Canvas and access course materials here.
  2. Faculty and Staff: Access resources for course development and teaching here.
  3. General Information: Explore additional LMS tools and support options here.

For assistance, visit miamioh.edu/itchat/ or contact IT Help at 513-529-7900

 
Download Android Canvas Mobile App Canvas Solutions Request Evaluate a Course Find a Course Download iOS Canvas Mobile App Request Streaming Video Request the Creation of a Canvas Site Request a Change to Canvas Request Changes to Canvas Catalog

Service Offerings (9)

Android Canvas Mobile App
Instructure has released a functional Canvas Mobile App. It can be downloaded for Android from Google Play.
Evaluate a Course
Allows students to provide impressions of learning gained and faculty teaching near the end of a course.
Find a Course
Course list - The specific course offerings each semester are available online.
iOS Canvas Mobile App
Instructure has released a functional Canvas Mobile App. It can be downloaded for iOS from the App Store.
Request a Canvas Site
Faculty and staff may use this form to request the creation of a Canvas course site for reasons such as: developing unlisted courses, sharing information with students, training, and collaboration.
Request a Change to Canvas
Members of Miami Online may use this form to request changes to Canvas.