Start Here: Canvas Navigation

Canvas is an LMS, which stands for Learning Management System. What this means is that Canvas is the place where all of your course materials live, kind of like an online classroom. Instructors can design their Canvas courses in a variety of ways, but there are some main areas that you will navigate to often.

Our goal is for you to be able to recall the commonly accessed areas of Canvas and to be able to explain what you as the student would do in those areas.

 

Let's get to navigating! 

Part 1: Canvas in a Browser

Task:

Watch the video below to get a full tour of the Canvas site using an internet browser. This is how you will access Canvas on a computer.

To follow along:

You can open Canvas in a new tab or window.. Pop back and forth between the video and your own Canvas dashboard to practice.

Tip: It is recommended that you use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to access Canvas as they are the most compatible with Canvas' features. As of writing, Safari has some issues with displaying content. If you have concerns about your browser, you can check your browser's compatibility with Canvas Links to an external site..

Now that we have an understanding of Canvas navigation, let's take a quick look at navigation in the Canvas app. If you don't plan on using the Canvas app, feel free to move to the next section on Assignments. You can return home at anytime to see the different modules associated with your orientation. 

Part 2: Canvas App

Task:

Watch the video below to get a full tour of the Canvas classroom using the Canvas Student App. If you do not plan on using the student app you can skip ahead to the next module. 

To follow along:

A mobile device with the Canvas student App. You can download the Canvas student app on any Android or iOS devices.

Tip: The Canvas app has reduced functionality and integrations may not work in the same way as the web version. In some cases, they may not function at all. We always recommend you do the majority of your class work on a computer with a strong internet connection and utilize the Canvas app for quick tasks or keeping track of announcements and deadlines.

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