Canvas is a digital learning system that is easy to use, reliable, and mobile-friendly. Educators are encouraged to use Canvas to enhance face-to-face instruction or teach courses online. Canvas allows access to the following:
- Course-related files.
- Electronic assignments and discussions.
- Online quizzes and tests.
- Grades.
- And much more!
Students: Visit the UWEC Student Canvas Support website.
UWEC Support
Please contact Tiffany Lewis (lewistg@uwec.edu or 715-836-2700) for an individual appointment.
- Tiffany is the main contact for Canvas assistance for new or experienced educators to use Canvas more efficiently.
- Learn how to use all the tools and options of Canvas and various time-savers.
- Get help with content, grades, course management, assessment, communication, and collaboration options in Canvas.
- Tiffany is experienced in teaching in a variety of higher education formats.
Canvas Help
During non-business hours, you can also contact Canvas Help. We have 24/7/365 Tier I Support. Use the Help button in Canvas to do the following:
- Search the Canvas Instructor Guides.
- Search the Canvas Student Guides.
- Chat with or call a representative.
UWEC Guides and Resources
Below are some commonly used guides we’ve created for you. This list is intended to supplement the extensive Canvas Instructor Guides, not replace them.
- January 2026 Canvas Feature Updates for Teaching and Grading
- Add YouTube Videos
- Canvas Roles and How to Add People
- Course Availability Dates and Incompletes
- Combine (Cross-List) Course Sections
- Copy Course Content and Publish Course
- Create Assignments
- Create Checklist for Students
- Enhanced Rubrics
- Grade Settings
- Images in Canvas
- McIntyre Library Streaming Video and Canvas Directions
- Peer Review Assignments
- Quiz Import - Word to Copilot to Canvas
- Quiz Moderation Settings
- Submit Grades to CampS
Academic Integrity
Accessibility Resources
- Use Canvas Tools to Make Your Courses Accessible
- Replace Legacy Files in Canvas
- Accessibility in Action: Classic and New Quizzes
- UDOIT Course Accessibility Checker
- Canvas (Accessibility) - Using the UDOIT Cloud Accessibility Tool
- Canvas - UDOIT Advantage Course Accessibility Scoring Criteria
- Comparison of Canvas Accessibility Tools: Accessibility Checker vs. UDOIT
- Canvas - UDOIT Advantage and TidyUP Resources