Getting Started with Canvas

The following support knowledge base articles are available to assist you with the migration from Moodle to Canvas. 


  • This article provides information on managing course content from a migrated Moodle course in Canvas.

  • This article describes the basic steps for building a course using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).

  • The article provides a run down of features in Moodle and identifies their equivalents in Canvas. 

  • This article describes how to export a course in Moodle for archival purposes or to import into another LMS.

  • This article describes how to import Moodle or Blackboard course content into Canvas. 

  • This article provides a list of options for answering your questions about using Canvas and technical support.

  • Zoom is a web-based video conferencing platform. This article discusses how to integrate Zoom into Canvas.  

  • This article discusses how to embed video and audio into a Canvas course using Kaltura. 

  • Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud-based filesharing, storage and collaboration software. This article discusses how to embed files from OneDrive into a Canvas course. 

  • Click on the Help link in Canvas to access a number of high-quality, self-paced courses. We recommend the Higher Education: First Day Ready learning pathway. You can also search for individual videos based on areas of interest.Â