Technology
Canvas Teacher App - Mobile App for Professors
Last modified 8/4/2023
This guide is for the mobile app for professors. There is a different guide and app for students here.
There are a number of differences between the Mobile and Web versions of Canvas. Although the view may be different on these two devices, the overall feel and content will still be the same. There are some things that the Web version of Canvas that the Mobile version cannot do that will be outlined here. There are also some devices and versions that will not have the same access as others which will be identified. For a full list of devices, their versions, and what they can access please visit: Canvas Teacher Mobile Features - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
With the Canvas Teacher app, instructors can do the following:
- Browse submissions and provide feedback with SpeedGrader embedded in the app
- Post announcements
- Send messages
- Participate in course discussions
- Update assignments such as due dates and spelling errors
- Publish assignments
- Manage discussion settings
Table of What Devices and Versions Can Use the Mobile App and What Features They Can Use
Canvas Video Guide
- Canvas Teacher App - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
- Canvas Teacher iOS Guide - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
- Canvas Teacher Android Guide - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
Logging in to Canvas
- Canvas URL: https://canvas.illinoisstate.edu/
- Logging in to Canvas
- Installing the Teacher Mobile App and Logging in to Canvas
Additional Sources For Help
- Student Guide - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
- Canvas: How do I use the Calendar as a student?
- Canvas: How to add events to my calendar
- Canvas: How to add a to-do item to my calendar
How to Get Help
For technical assistance, Submit a Help Ticket or contact the Technology Support Center at (309) 438-4357, by email at SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu, or by Live Chat at Help.IllinoisState.edu.
For instructional assistance, you may contact the Center for Integrated Professional Development by phone (309) 438-2542, or email at ProDev@ilstu.edu.