What is Canvas?
Canvas from the Student View
Getting Started in Canvas
Canvas Calendar

What is Canvas?

Canvas is a password-protected learning management system that is accessed via the internet. Canvas can be used to integrate the internet with instruction at any level, from a web-enhanced class to a fully online one.

What basics do I need for Canvas and my class?

Basic Computer Specification Requirements
Google Chrome Browser (latest version)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Google Account
Microsoft Office or Google Drive and Docs

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The Canvas Home Page

Now that you have a basic understanding of what Canvas is, you are ready to learn about the student view of Canvas. The Dashboard, which is the page that appears when you first log in to Canvas, defaults to show cards for your courses and also includes the Global Navigation collection of links (including help and user information) and the Sidebar showing a to-do list, a list of upcoming events, and a link to grades. The Inbox button on the Global Navigation Menu also indicates if there are Conversation notifications for the user.

How do I use the Dashboard?
How do I use the Global Navigation Menu?
Canvas Student Overview

The Course Home Page

Clicking on a course card on the Dashboard takes a user to the course home page. Consistent within every course is the presence of the Course Navigation on the left side of the course page, the sidebar on the right side of the page, and the content area in the middle. The breadcrumbs navigation at the top of the content area may be useful depending on how the instructor has set up the course. The Global Navigation collection of links is always available on the far left side of the window.

How do I use the Course Home Page as a student?

On the Go With Canvas

Keep up with the latest and greatest in your course by utilizing the many features that Canvas has to offer while on the go. Receive a notification when new announcements and grades are posted or classmates respond to your discussion post.

How do I add contact methods to receive Canvas notifications as a student?
How do I set my Canvas notification preferences as a student?

Use a Mobile Device with Canvas

Keep Up with Course Due Dates

Keep up with the latest and greatest in all your courses by utilizing the Canvas Calendar.

How do I use the Calendar as a student?
How do I add a to-do item in the Calendar?
Calendar Video

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