Minimum Technical Requirements
Canvas Technology Guidelines
Canvas runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems. This support page provides more information about current guidelines, and links to downloads for current software versions. Links to an external site.
Technical Skills You are Required to Have Include:
- Messaging your instructor and attaching files to messages using the Canvas Inbox or through their preferred method of communication.
- Verifying your browser is the most current version; the link above provides a browser check.
- Creating files using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and attaching these files to your assignment submissions.
- Some courses may require uploading self-recorded videos or audio files for assignments or other coursework.
- You may be asked to participate in online collaboration using tools such as Office365 and/or Google Drive. Current students have access to EWU-created accounts in those products through SSO.
- Researching information in the Library or using the Library databases.
Have questions on these or any other technical issues? Contact the Help Desk at 509-359-2247 or via email at HelpDesk@ewu.edu.
The information on this page is maintained by Instructional Technology and was last updated on 03/13/2023