Getting Started with Canvas
Learning Intentions
Participants who complete this module will gain an understanding of basic Canvas course navigation and set up, the CSD navigation style guide, how to find and use ready-made Canvas course templates, how to post Canvas announcements to students, and create a homepage for their course.
Success Criteria
Participants will know they are success when they can:
- find and edit their notification settings.
- navigate their Canvas course dashboard.
- publish their Canvas course.
Canvas Navigation
Task: Update your profile picture and update your notification settings.
In the video below you will learn about navigating through Canvas and managing your dashboard and sidebar.
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Settings and Notifications
In Canyons School District, names, usernames, and passwords are managed by District uploads. These features should not be editable for teachers or students.
- User Setting & Profile Picture Video: http://player.vimeo.com/video/60756171 (Links to an external site.)
- Notification Preferences Video: https://vimeo.com/75514816 (Links to an external site.)
To learn more about setting personal preferences, changing your user photo, and notification settings watch the videos below.
Additional Tutorials from Canvas
The following links will help you to set your user preferences and notifications:
- What are my profile and user settings?Links to an external site.
- How do I change my default email address?Links to an external site.
- How do I edit my profile?Links to an external site.
- How do I add a Profile picture?Links to an external site.
- How do I change my User Settings?Links to an external site.
- How do I add an additional email address as a contact method in Canvas?Links to an external site.
- How do I add a text (SMS) contact method in Canvas?Links to an external site.
- How do I set my notification preferences?Links to an external site.
Publishing Your Course
Task: Publish your Canvas course.
One of the first steps is to publish your course. Don't worry if your course isn't perfectly created or set up. Canvas courses are a work in progress throughout the year.
1. Using the navigation sidebar, select "Home."
2. On the right of your screen, select "Publish." The button will be green when your course is published for students.
If you'd prefer to wait, just remember to return to "Home" to publish your course before your students need access.
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