Online Course Support

Online learning has become an integral part of education. Understanding and practicing techniques to be successful online does not come naturally to all students.

UWM Canvas

Canvas is the learning platform used at UWM. If you need assistance, visit the UWM Canvas Students webpage.

Success Strategies for Online Students

UWM Center for Advancing Student Learning has created this Student Success Strategies webpage page that provides tips to students for success in online classes.

Virtual Learning Platforms

Finally, synchronous (real time) sessions may become a regular part of your course interactions. Understanding the virtual platform that your instructor uses is essential to successful interactions. Below are a few helpful resources to our virtual UWM platforms.

Microsoft Teams

For more information about the collaboration features in Microsoft Teams and the commonly-used components please visit the Teams technology resources page.

Zoom Video Conferencing

Zoom is a video conferencing software that combines video conferencing, group text chat, and screen sharing into one easy-to-use platform. It is available for Mac and PC, as well as mobile devices.

For more virtual learning platform resources, visit the Video Conferencing Support for Students webpage.