This course uses Canvas, UT San Antonio’s official Learning Management System (LMS). It is your central digital hub for all registered courses, holding essential materials, assignments, grades, and communication tools. By using Canvas, you, as a student, can effectively manage your coursework, stay organized, and communicate with instructors, directly contributing to your academic success.  

Once inside Canvas, you will use a variety of features to manage your learning experience. Here are some of the most essential: 

• Dashboard: Your landing page that provides a quick, organized view of all your current courses and recent activities.
• Courses: Access all materials, announcements, and content specific to a particular course.
• Modules: The primary way instructors organize course content, guiding you through lessons, readings, and activities sequentially.
• Assignments & Quizzes: Submit papers, complete activities, and take assessments directly within the platform.
• Grades: Check your current scores, view assignment feedback, and track your progress in the course.
• Inbox: A simple internal messaging system to communicate directly with your instructors and classmates.
• Calendar: Displays all due dates, appointments, and scheduled course events from all your active courses in one place.