8 Canvas Learning Management System

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Canvas Learning Management System

North Idaho College uses Canvas as its official Learning Management System (LMS). Canvas provides a centralized location for content delivery, course communication, assessments, grading, and student engagement tools. Canvas supports all instructional modalities.

Every course section at NIC is automatically provided with a Canvas course site. Faculty are encouraged to maintain their courses regularly, keeping them organized and accessible throughout the term. This ensures students have consistent access to course materials, assignments, grades, and communication.

Common Uses of Canvas

  • Distribute course materials and resources
  • Create and manage assignments, discussions, and quizzes
  • Communicate with students
  • Provide grades and feedback
  • Monitor student participation and progress
  • Integrate instructional technologies

Integrated Instructional Tools

Canvas integrates with several instructional technologies supported by North Idaho College, including:

  • Zoom
  • Panopto
  • Turnitin
  • Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor
  • Publisher platforms

Faculty Resources

The following resources are available to help faculty successfully use Canvas and other integrated tools:

Support

The eLearning team provides support for Canvas, instructional technologies, and course management. Assistance is available for course copies, merged sections, integrated tools, and other Canvas-related questions.

For assistance, contact the eLearning team at eLearning@nic.edu or 208-665-5095.

License

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