Extend Canvas USNH - Getting Started with Canvas Extend

Canvas Extend is another “instance” of Canvas within USNH. UNH Durham has an “instance” as does Plymouth State, Keene, College of Professional Studies etc. Each instance is focused on particular student groups.

Summary

Canvas Extend is another “instance” of Canvas within USNH. UNH has an “instance” as does Plymouth State University, and Keene State College. Each instance is focused on particular student groups.

How-To

 

What is Canvas Extend?

The Extend instance of Canvas is for courses associated with the University System of New Hampshire, but will have non-USNH students enrolled (USNH students can be enrolled as well along with the non-USNH students.)

 

Important Information

• The Extend instance of Canvas is a “no-frills” instance. It does not contain any LTIs (Learning Tools Interoperability) that you may be familiar with in other instances of Canvas (such as Kaltura.)
• There is a cost. For FY25, the cost is $12.40 per non-USNH user per year.
  1. Expect an approximate increase in cost of 3% per year.
  2. Pro-rated payment is due up-front at the establishment of a course and then annually every June 1^st.
      

How do I get started if I want to use Extend?

Please use this link to the Technology Help Desk to locate your local campus contact information.  Use the “Submit a Question” for your campus to enter an online support request. 

 

Outcome:

This article explains what Canvas Extend is and who it is for.

 

Further Readings

How to add and manage users in your Extend USNH Course

https://td.usnh.edu/TDClient/60/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=2025

How to Login to an Extend USNH course

https://td.usnh.edu/TDClient/60/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=2028

 

Need additional help?

Please use this link to the Technology Help Desk to locate your local campus contact information.  Use the “Submit a Question” for your campus to enter an online support request.