Copying Course Materials From Outside of Canvas


Course materials from Learning Management Systems outside of Canvas can be imported into a Canvas course. Please note that because the structure of these systems is different, any imported content may not come through perfectly and will need to be carefully checked and edited.

How do I export a Canvas course?


Canvas Training and Resources (On-Demand)

This course contains a wide variety of resources including a Canvas course checklist, video and written tutorials, sample courses, and access to 24/7 support. The course is "on-demand" meaning that you can access it at any time. 

To access this "Canvas Training and Resources" course, you can simply self-enroll by following these steps:

  1. Click on this link: https://umamherst.instructure.com/enroll/WDGJ8T
  2. Log into Canvas with your NetID@umass.edu and password.
  3. Click on Enroll in Course  OR  Go to the Course to access the course.

You should now see the "Canvas Training and Resources" course on your Canvas dashboard.


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To schedule an appointment, please contact us at instruct@umass.edu.