How to get started with Canvas
Canvas is the University of Birmingham’s virtual learning environment. It has a broad range of tools and functionality to aid your teaching and students’ learning and includes tools for content delivery, communications, assignment and more.
How to build a Canvas Module
This resource covers everything you need to know about managing the Canvas Course, Including planning, creating content, navigation, organisation, as well as more advanced features.
How to do Online Marking
This resource focuses on the key information that is required for the creation of online assessments and undertaking successful online marking in Canvas.
How to use Canvas Quizzes
This resource on using quizzes in Canvas will introduce you to the key features of the Quiz tool that are available, and explore how and why you might wish to use them.
How to use Media in Canvas
This resource has been designed to show users how and why to use images and video resources in Canvas.

How to use Conferencing Tools
This resource gives a comprehensive guide to using web conferencing tools in teaching, learning, administration and research.

How to use Event Capture (Panopto)
This resource is dedicated to enhancing your understanding of Lecture Capture (Panopto) and its potential use here at the University of Birmingham.

How to use Interactive Voting Tools
This resource on using Interactive Voting Tools is designed to develop your understanding of polling and its potential uses.

How to use Resource Lists
This resource covers ResourceLists@Bham and outlines the reasons for using a Resource List with students. It will cover key topics such as creating a user profile and list ownership, bookmarking sources and managing lists.

How to use PebblePad
PebblePad is the University of Birmingham’s Portfolio tool. It is a reflective tool that personalises the learning experience, connecting different pieces of life at the University of Birmingham and encouraging lifelong learning.

Guide to Personal Academic Tutoring
This resource supports tutors in their role. Assisting with signposting needs, role clarification and giving guidance on using PebblePad as a companion to tutorials.

How to Teach in the CTL
The CTL brings together practical teaching activities across a broad range of science and engineering disciplines. This resource will provide an overview of the accompanying Canvas framework, and instructions on using an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).

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