Canvas Catalog FAQ

Welcome to the Canvas Catalog FAQ section at the University of Michigan. This resource answers common questions about using Canvas Catalog, aiming to streamline platform experiences for instructors, administrators, and departments.

If your question isn’t listed below, please contact the ITS Service Center at 734-764-HELP (4357) or email [email protected] for further assistance.

Department FAQs

Who can request a Canvas Catalog?

Canvas Catalog is available as a platform to U-M academic departments and administrative units.

What types of courses can be offered on Canvas Catalog?

Canvas Catalog is ideal for:

  • Professional development courses with optional certificates of completion.
  • Workshops and training programs
  • Continuing education offerings
How do learners enroll in our courses?

Learners can self-enroll through a direct link or a Catalog Listing.

Can I offer fee-based courses?

Both free and fee-based course registrations are supported.

What are the accessibility requirements for courses on Canvas Catalog?

All courses must comply with U-M’s accessibility standards and policies:  https://accessibility.umich.edu/contact-services/canvas-accessibility

Is there a cost for a U-M department or unit to use Canvas Catalog

Canvas Catalog licensing is shared by participating units.

Does ITS T&L provide Catalog instructional design services?

ITS T&L does not create or design Canvas Catalog courses, however, we do offer online resources and documentation to help you get started.

Can SCORM packages (e.g. Articulate) be used with Canvas Catalog?

SCORM packages are supported in Canvas, but they can pose challenges with progress tracking, reporting, and accessibility. You may want to consider these potential issues and explore workarounds or alternatives.

Can a course from Academic Canvas be imported into Canvas Catalog?

Yes, a downloaded course export can be imported into Canvas Catalog.

What External Tools/Learning Tools Interoperability (LTIs) can I use with Canvas Catalog?

While Canvas Catalog does not include all of the integrations available in the academic Canvas instance, Canvas Catalog does support a variety of native and approved external integrations to enhance course functionality. Below is a list of approved LTIs:

Some external integrations enabled in Catalog include:

  • Annoto – Video collaboration and annotation tool.

  • Google Drive – Embed and share Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

  • Kaltura/MiVideo – Media hosting and streaming for instructional content.

  • Perusall – Social annotation tool for interactive reading and discussions.

  • Qualtrics Connector for Canvas – Integrate surveys and feedback tools.

  • Zoom – Enable virtual meetings and webinars directly within Canvas.

Note: Any new LTI integration must go through an approval process before implementation.

 

 

Requests to add new LTIs to Canvas must go through the following process. Please see the External Tool (LTI) Request Form for more information.