Canvas has a built in conferencing tool for online, synchronous, communication called "BigBlueButton" (BBB). This is a great tool for live lectures, study sessions, and office hours. You can record your BBB lectures and make them available to students for 2 weeks after the date of the lecture.

Check out the following videos for more information on using BigBlueButton. The first video is an overview of how to set up a BBB meeting in Canvas and the second video walks you through hosting a meeting and using all of the features.

Please note the following Canvas update that is not reflected in the "Conferences Overview" video: the course navigation link is now called "BigBlueButton" (not "Conferences").

Check out the Canvas Guides for more information: