Getting Started with Canvas
Are you taking one of the Partnership's online classes in Canvas? Maybe you're thinking about signing up but would like more information. Canvas is an online learning management system. You can think of it as your digital classroom! It's where you'll find course content such as participant guides and handouts and complete any homework assignments. The following resources can help you whether you are new to Canvas or just want to learn more.
Canvas First Steps
If you've been enrolled in a Canvas class, these are the first steps you should take to get ready before your class starts.
How to Be A Successful Canvas Learner
This document is full of tips to help you succeed and get the most from your Canvas class, including a quick explanation of the parts of a Canvas course.
Canvas Student Guide
A good companion to the Canvas Demonstration videos, the Canvas Student Guide provides step-by-step guidance with screenshots to help you create your account, log in, and complete homework assignments.
Canvas Webinar Attendee Quick Reference WebEx
A quick reference for attending your live WebEx lectures.
Canvas Training Videos
- Set Up a Canvas Account (1:35)
This video shows you how to create a Canvas account from your Canvas invitation email. - Canvas Login (1:21)
This video shows you how to login once you have created a Canvas account. - Canvas Basics Orientation (14:09)
This video provides an overview of the basic parts of a Canvas course. This is a good place to start if you're new to Canvas, or if you're thinking about signing up for one of the Partnership's Canvas courses. - Canvas Demonstration: Part 1 (14:57)
This video will show you how to log in and navigate to your class. - Canvas Demonstration: Part 2 (24:20)
This video will show you how to navigate your class in Canvas, including participating in discussions, completing quizzes, and submitting homework assignments.