A Learning Management System (LMS) is an application that provides a secure platform for managing all aspects of the learning process for learners, faculty, and staff. Access is controlled by the Campus Wide Login (CWL) system. The LMS is integrated with the learner registration, assessment, and lecture recording systems.
Entrada
Entrada is a bespoke LMS designed and built by a consortium of medical schools specifically for medical education. It is employed particularly for the Curriculum Mapping tools it provides. At the Faculty of Medicine, Entrada is used by Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) and Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME).
| Access | Log in to Entrada |
|---|---|
| Resources and Guides | Entrada Instructor Guide |
| Support | Contact the MedIT Service Desk |
Canvas
Canvas is an extremely powerful and flexible LMS that can be adapted to a wide variety of applications. Canvas is the main LMS for UBC, at the Faculty of Medicine, Canvas is employed by the health professions such as Occupational Sciences and Occupational Therapy (OSOT), Physical Therapy (PT), Speech and Language Pathology, Biomedical Research, Global Surgical Care, Genetic Counseling, Medical Laboratory Science and Population and Public Health.
| Access | Log in to Canvas |
|---|---|
| Resources and Guides | LTHub Canavs Instructor Guide |
| Support | Contact edmedia.med@ubc.ca |
To learn more about Entrada or Canvas, email: edmedia.med@ubc.ca for an appointment to meet one of our Learning-Tech-Rovers on Zoom. They can answer quick questions about working with these platform as well as refer you to senior staff for more detailed information. They are usually able to meet with you on the same day.
If you need in-the-moment support for a current session, please contact Digital Solutions through the MedIT Service Desk at 1.877.266.0666
Regular office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Videoconferencing support: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
If you need support for an upcoming session, email edmedia.med@ubc.ca for an appointment to meet our Learning-Tech-Rovers on Zoom. They can answer quick questions and guide you through the application. They are usually able to meet with you on the same day.