Frequently Asked Questions
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What is MyLMU?
MyLMU is the LMU faculty, student, and staff web portal. By logging into MyLMU, you can check your email, view your Office365 calendar, access Canvas, view University announcements and news, retrieve important documents, view your teaching schedule, and more.
How do I access MyLMU?
MyLMU is located on the top right of the LMU homepage (https://www.LMUnet.edu). Click the MyLMU link and enter your Username and Password.
What is my Username and Password?
Contact the LMU IS Helpdesk at 423.869.7411 (extension 7411 on-campus) or helpdesk@LMUnet.edu to obtain your LMU username and password.
What is Canvas?
Canvas is the web-based learning management system used at LMU. Canvas provides a mechanism to share course resources, receive student assignments, record grades, communicate with learners, and much more. Visit the Canvas page on the CTLE website or the Canvas Instructor Training on your Canvas Dashboard for more information.
Who should I contact if I have questions about Turnitin or need assistance?
For the SEWS/Writing Requirement and using Turnitin directly on the Turnitin.com website, contact the library. To use the Turnitin Canvas integration, contact the Chief Instructional Technologist.
How can I receive training for teaching and learning with technology?
1. Complete the asynchronous Canvas Instructor Training course for faculty found on your Canvas Dashboard.
2. View the Canvas Resources Faculty & Staff organization on your Canvas Dashboard for LMU-specific guidance.
3. Contact the Chief Instructional Technologist or the Director of Online Learning to schedule a one-on-one training session tailored to your individual needs.
What is the difference between an online, hybrid, or lecture course?
- Online Course
100% of course content, instruction, and assessment are delivered online.
No campus-based meetings are required.
Online courses must be designated as ONL with the Registrar before the start date of the semester. - Hybrid Course
One (1) or more face-to-face class meetings are replaced with online content, instruction, or assessment.
Combines both online and campus-based delivery.
Hybrid courses must be designated as such with the Registrar before the start of the semester.
A limited number of online activities added due to instructor illness, emergency, or other extenuating circumstances during a semester does not constitute a hybrid course. - Lecture Course
The majority of course content, instruction, and assessment are delivered face-to-face in the classroom.
Zero (0) face-to-face class meetings are replaced with online instruction or assessment.
May utilize multiple Canvas features: Syllabus, Gradebook, Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, Pages, etc.
Lecture courses must be designated as LEC with the Registrar before the start date of the semester.