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This is a staff guide to using Canvas, the Virtual Learning Environment that supports teaching and learning at Oxford. Browse the guide by clicking the relevant modules on the left-hand menu or by using the links below. You can also search for specific help using the search box below.

Audience: Lecturers, tutors, teaching assistants, administrative support staff and librarians. Please note there is a separate Canvas guide for students.

Quick Links

Getting Started

Access, roles & permissions

Building courses

Managing
student activities

Communicating
with students

Assessing
students

Additional Canvas tools

Managing courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Please refer to the Canvas@Oxford Glossary as an index to key terminology as you make your way through this guidance course.
The Canvas Terms of Use provides more information on using Canvas at Oxford University.
The Oxford Pre-Launch Quick Checklist summarises steps to take before you launch your Canvas course to students.