Teaching Online
For faculty using Canvas to teach online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses.
UNM LA Policies & Procedures
Main Campus Policies & Procedures
Using Canvas, Quick Tips
Add a Course Assistant to Your Course
How to Request a Sandbox or Temporary Course
UNM Learn Course Migration Options
How to Request Section Grouping
Getting Support for Canvas
Note that Canvas Support is available 24/7 from UNM main campus by calling 1-877-688-8817.
UNM LA Course Syllabus Template
Course Syllabus Template (Updated November 2024)
UNM LA Canvas Course Template
It is highly recommended that you import the UNM LA Course Template for Canvas, particularly if you are teaching an online course; the course template provides the basic elements that are required for online courses so that they meet federal standards. The UNM LA Course Template can be found on the UNM Canvas Commons.
Here is how you can import the UNM LA Course Template for Canvas into your course:
How to Import the UNM LA Canvas Course Template
Free Professional Development
Training for Canvas:
UNM Center for Teaching and Learning Online Canvas Trainings Schedule:
UNM CTL Canvas Workshops
UNM CTL Canvas Training Recordings (UNM log in required to view)
Canvas Training Portal and Other Available Training
UNM Branch Online Collaborative Canvas Training Recordings:
A Basic Look at Canvas
Getting Started in Canvas
Training for Online Teaching:
UNM Branch Online Collaborative Trainings
Online Teaching Extravaganza Spring 2022
Recordings and resources for all OTEx 2022 sessions can be found here:
Contact Information
If you need personal assistance with Canvas, please contact UNM Canvas Support by calling 1-877-688-8817 or by emailing canvas@unm.edu.