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Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Universities use a learning management system (LMS) to deliver online course content, and students use the LMS to complete coursework. Each university has its own LMS. However, all systems are similar.

You may encounter three systems while taking classes through IDEA:

Canvas Learning Management System Logo Blackboard Learning Management System Logo Desire 2 Learn (D2L) Learning Management System Logo

For each system, students have a different username.  To help you access course and email login pages, and remember usernames, we offer this fillable Course Login Tracking Sheet (PDF).

If you are having technical difficulties fulfilling a course requirement, contact tech support for documentation of the issue. Both university information technology services and the LMS tech support are available to answer questions. 

Online LMS Resources for Students

Each LMS has a website with guides and resources, as well as a YouTube channel with short videos explaining specific LMS functions.

Canvas

Blackboard

 D2L (Brightspace by D2L)

Help at the University

You can always contact the university IT Services or a campus coordinator for information and help with using the LMS.

Member Universities
LMS Used

University of Arkansas

Blackboard

Auburn University

Canvas

California State University, Chico

Canvas

Central Washington University

Canvas

Clemson University

Canvas

Colorado State University

Canvas

University of Georgia

D2L

Iowa State University

Canvas

Kansas State University

Canvas

KU Medical Center

Blackboard

Michigan State University

D2L

University of Mississippi

Blackboard

University of Missouri

Canvas

Montana State University

D2L

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Canvas

North Carolina State University

(DELTA) Blackboard/Moodle

North Dakota State University

Blackboard

Oklahoma State University

Canvas

South Dakota State University

D2L

Texas Tech University

Blackboard