If I am the author or creator of a work, can I copy the work for my students?

As the author or creator of the work, you likely own copyright in it unless you have assigned (i.e., transferred) ownership of copyright to someone else such as a publisher.

If you own copyright in the work you can use it in any way you like, such as posting it in your Canvas course, including it in a course pack, or handing out copies in class.

If you transferred copyright to a publisher or another party, you can copy the work within the limits on the Copyright and Teaching infographic or contact the copyright owner to request permission to use it.