Canvas

Canvas, by Instructure

Canvas is the learning management system COCC uses to deliver digital course content. Students may use it to turn in assignments, view course materials, access online textbooks, communicate with instructors and other students, take online tests and quizzes, see grades, and get feedback.

In addition to the above, instructors can use Canvas to create content, and manage accommodations, and perform course and program-level outcomes assessment.

Snapshot

Tool Type

Learning Management System (LMS)
Used By:

Students, Faculty
Supported by:

COCC eLearning Department

Email: elearning@cocc.edu
Phone: 541-383-7785

Canvas 24/7 Support

Phone: 1-833-209-6113
Email and Chat

Additional Resources

Canvas FAQs
Student Guides
Faculty Guides

General Information

Cost/Licensing
Canvas is provided to all students, faculty, and employees.
Supported Platforms

Canvas is a web-based platform built to run on devices with a supported up-to-date web browser.

Firefox, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are recommended.

Read more on the Canvas website for full details on Canvas computer and browser requirements.

Mobile Apps

For the best experience on phones and tablets, use Canvas App instead of a mobile browser. A free 'Canvas for Students' app is available for Android and Apple iOS.

Note that mobile functionality may not 100% match what is available on a laptop or desktop. Visit the Canvas Student App Help Page for more information.
How to get this tool
Credit students, faculty and staff may access Canvas anytime from the Student and Employee login pages.

Community Education students should use the dedicated Community Education Canvas login.
Privacy and Security

Accessibility Details

WebAIM WCAG verification statement

From WebAIM, published November 2023:

WebAIM, an independent authority in web accessibility, has evaluated the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) by Instructure and certifies it to be substantially conformant with Level A and Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1. While not fully conformant, conformance issues that pose a significant barrier for users with disabilities have been addressed in the sample evaluated.

A sample of the frequently used aspects of Canvas were evaluated in both Student and Instructor roles. This sample includes but was not limited to general navigation, course content, New Quizzes, grading, communication, and administration.

WebAIM cannot verify the conformance of content outside the scope of the representative sample, or content changed after November 10, 2023. However, based on our interactions with Instructure, WebAIM is confident in its ability and willingness to maintain a substantially conformant LMS.