Welcome to Canvas Orientation!

To be successful learning online you need to know how to connect to your schoolwork, instructors and classmates. It is important to take the time to learn how we interact with online courses effectively.

Tools to Succeed

Within this course you will find all the things you need to know to be successful when using Canvas. As you navigate this orientation and its content, keep in mind a couple of things...

If you have not logged in to Canvas with your Community Colleges of Spokane credentials, please stop and walk through our quick guide to getting logged on. Since this course is public you may not have been asked to log in yet!

Go to Logging in to Canvas

If you ever run into any problems or have any questions during or after your orientation you can contact the following for help:

Get 24/7 support through the Canvas Helpdesk or Call the Canvas Hotline at (844) 394-9022.

(or)

Call (509) 533-7010 or email our Canvas Admin for assistance during normal business hours. We are all here to help you succeed!

Modules

Start Here: Navigating Canvas

Time: 15 min

Get acquainted with the look and feel of Canvas while learning the basics of navigation.

Building your Profile

Time: 5 min

Create a more welcoming and personal online environment by setting up your Canvas profile.

Managing Notifications

Time: 10 min

Update your Canvas account to receive up-to-date emails on new announcements, assignments, grades, and more!

How to submit Assignments in Canvas

Time: 10 min

Learn the ins and outs of how you check for upcoming assignments, access assignment information, and turn in completed work in Canvas.

How to reply to Canvas Discussions

Time: 10 min

Learn how to respond to instructor prompts and reply to peers using Canvas Discussion boards.

How to take Canvas Quizzes

Time: 5 min

Understand how to access your Canvas Quizzes and view the different settings that instructors may have, such as retakes, due dates, and question types.

How to use the Canvas Gradebook

Time: 5 min

Interested in seeing what you scored on a recent test? Do you have feedback on an assignment but don't know how to find it? Learn how to leverage the Canvas Gradebook as well as some of the handy tools you can use to navigate grades online.

Test your Canvas Knowledge

Time: 5 min

When you are done with your orientation, test your new Canvas skills with a quick quiz. If you find that you are still having trouble answering questions don't worry! You can retake the quiz in between review sessions.

Additional Resources

Getting Started with Online Learning

Are you new to Online Learning? Looking for the answer to a specific question? Check out our Getting Started section where you can find answers on how to:

log into Canvas
Find your textbooks
Check the timing of your courses
And more!

Go to Getting Started with Online

Respondus Lockdown Browser

Have a quiz or test coming up that uses Respondus? Take a look at our Respondus Quick Guide to help you get started. Learn how to:

Download Respondus for your device
Required technology for online test taking
How to get technical support
And more!

Go to Respondus Quick Guide

Updated in Fall of 2022