# Course Management

**Source**: https://canvas.yale.edu/course-management
**Parent**: https://canvas.yale.edu/

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# Course Management

**Canvas** is Yale University’s learning management system to support teaching and learning.

Utilize the following [***Facilitating & Instruction on Canvas***](#facilitating) resources to discover tips to streamline course creation, engage students, and leverage Canvas’s robust features for effective teaching. Likewise, explore our [***Participating & Engaging with Canvas***](#participating) section to find guides on navigating course materials, submitting feedback, and leveraging Canvas for effective learning.

## Login Support?

Reference our **Account Access** documentation for guidance on logging into Canvas @ Yale.

[View Documentation](https://help.canvas.yale.edu/m/116311/c/401415)

## Facilitating & Instructing on Canvas

- ### [Alternatives to Canvas @ Yale](/canvas-administration/types-of-canvas-sites/alternatives-to-canvas-yale)

  Depending on your needs, there are other solutions that may better suit your situation than using Canvas for project and/or non-degree course site.
- ### [Course Creation Timing](/canvas-administration/course-creation-timing)

  Each semester academic Canvas course sites are created once the course data is completed by registrars.
- ### [Course Roles & Permissions](/course-management/course-roles-permissions)

  Canvas @ Yale supports differentiated roles to control access and permissions of users in a course.
- ### [Expanded Course Description](/course-management/expanded-course-description)

  The Expanded Course Description is added to the Syllabus tool in Canvas to facilitate student access to additional information during registration.
- ### [Instructional Tools](https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/teaching/canvas-yale/instructional-tools)

  Canvas @ Yale supports many external and internal applications that are integrated into Canvas to support and improve teaching and learning.
- ### [Teaching with Canvas](/course-management/teaching-with-canvas)

  Canvas lets you manage your course files, communication, and users. Learn more about how to leverage Canvas and your course settings effectively.
- ### [Types of Canvas Sites](/canvas-administration/types-of-canvas-sites)

  Canvas is used for many different programs, events, and purposes at Yale. Learn more about the types of Canvas course sites available.

## Participating & Engaging with Canvas

- ### [Course Feedback & Accessibility Barriers Tool](https://help.canvas.yale.edu/a/1626238-submitting-a-comment-to-the-course-feedback-and-accessibility-barriers-tool-on-a-canvas-course-student-guide)

  Submit a comment through the Course Feedback & Accessibility Barriers tool to anonymously share feedback or a barrier to your learning.
- ### [Favorite Courses on your Canvas Dashboard](https://help.canvas.yale.edu/a/1144532-setting-your-favorite-courses-to-display-in-the-canvas-dashboard)

  Utilize the ‘**Favorites**’ function to organize and find all of your courses easily within your Canvas @ Yale Dashboard each semester.
- ### [Filtering a Course List](https://help.canvas.yale.edu/a/1717273-filtering-the-courses-list)

  The Courses list, found in the Global Navigation menu, can be sorted and searched to make it easier to find specific course sites.
- ### [Learning with Canvas](https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/learning/learning-with-canvas)

  Canvas is the digital extension of your course where learning happens beyond the walls of the classroom.
- ### [Sign Up Tool](https://help.canvas.yale.edu/a/789844-reserving-a-time-slot-in-the-sign-up-tool-student-guide)

  Use the Sign Up Tool to reserve or release a time slot for an appointment group in Canvas when made available by your instructor.
- ### [Student Notification Recommendations](https://help.canvas.yale.edu/a/640074-student-notification-recommendations)

  Specify your preferred notification cadence at both your Canvas account level as well as at an individual Canvas course level.