Canvas is our new platform for learning.

You'll discover that Canvas provides many new features to support your online learning experience, such as an app for smartphones and integration with Google Drive.

Is your computer ready for Canvas?

Canvas supports these browsers

Internet Explorer 11 and Edge 39 and 40 (Windows only—please make sure your operating system is also current as noted in the computer specifications lesson; you may need to download the Windows 10 Anniversary Update to submit Canvas assignments)
Safari 9 and 10 (Macintosh only)
Chrome 59 and 60
Firefox 53 and 54 (Extended Releases are not supported)
Flash 25 and 26 (used for recording or viewing audio/video and uploading files)

Flash is required for recording audio and video in the Canvas Rich Content Editor. Other than these features, Flash is not required to use most areas of Canvas. Please note that some browsers may no longer support Flash.

The Java plug-in is required for screen sharing in Conferences. Please note that some browsers do not support Java. Otherwise, there are no other browser plug-ins used by Canvas.

JavaScript must be enabled to run Canvas.

For more information: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10720

KWU recommends these features for your desktop or laptop:

2.4 GHz Dual Core processor or greater for simultaneous record/playback features
2 GM of RAM
128 MB Video Card
High-speed Internet connection (audio/video)
Full Duplex sound card and speakers
Internet access and an e-mail account
Windows Media Player 9.0 or later
QuickTime 7.5 or later
Web cam (we recommend Logitech)
DVD and CD player

KWU also recommends that you have these tech skills. To succeed in a KWU course, students should:

Know how to use the MyKWU learning management system (LMS) to contact the course instructor and for discussions, assignments, and tests.
Be able to create send and download emails, with and without attachments.
Create, edit and submit word processing, presentation, and in some cases, spreadsheet files.
Copy and paste.
Download, locate and install software applications and plug-ins, as needed for KWU courses.
Some courses might also require the use of headsets and microphones or other course-specific software or peripherals.