Getting Started with Canvas (Students)

There are several resources available for students to get started using Canvas. You have to be registered for a course at TWU that is being taught in Canvas to log into Canvas.

Canvas

The Guide to Online Learning and Canvas Guides will get you started with the basics of Canvas:

  1. Guide to Online Learning
  2. Canvas Student Guide (Step-by-step Documentation)
  3. Canvas Video Guide for Students (Videos)
  4. Discussions in Canvas (Video)

There are several ways to get started learning about several important topics in Canvas:

  1. Canvas Student Overview – This introductory Canvas course covers details on many topics including configuring notifications and installing the Canvas Student app on your mobile device.
  2. Getting Started with Canvas (Video) – This video presents an overview and demonstration of several topics covered in the Canvas Student Overview.

Step-by-step Instructions to Complete a Specific Activity:

Google Workspace

To be an effective student you will need to be familiar with Webmail. Your email is a Google Mail or Gmail account. TWU provides you unlimited access to Google Workspace. This gives you access to additional applications including Calendar, Chrome Sync, Classroom, Contacts, Drive, Docs, Forms, Groups, Sheets, Sites, Slides, Talk/Hangouts and Vault. Here are some resources:

  1. Google Workspace Learning Center – Get the most out of Google Workspace with training guides, tips, and other resources.
  2. 10 Questions: Google – See how much you know about Gmail, Drive and Docs by answering these 10 online trivia questions.

Technical Support

To request technical support, submit a Technology Service Desk email to start a ticket. 

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Article ID: 16372
Created
Fri 9/9/16 4:28 PM
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Wed 8/16/23 1:52 PM

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There are several support options available to ask your instructor a question, search for answers online, use the Guide to Online Learning to get started using Canvas, and contacting the Technology Service Desk for technical support. Review Canvas Computer Specifications and Supported Browsers.
Canvas Mobile Apps (Students)
The Canvas mobile application provides students a portable solution for Canvas. You can access Canvas from any browser on your Android or iOS device. However, some features may not function as expected compared to viewing Canvas in a fully supported desktop browser.
Content to Add to Your Canvas Course for Students (Instructors)
Provide additional information and instructions to students using Canvas and other integrated applications that you include in your Canvas course.
Getting Started with Canvas (Instructors)
Getting started information for instructors to learn more about using Canvas. Canvas Guides, Canvas Training Services Portal, and Teaching and Learning with Technology Resources.
How to Log into Canvas
Log into Canvas to access your Canvas course:

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Canvas (Learning Management System)
Canvas is a web-based application which allows instructors to put class materials on the Internet. It provides a variety of tools to facilitate teaching and learning. The basic tools used in a Canvas course include a syllabus, learning materials (documents, videos, etc.), discussions, calendar, inbox and notifications, announcements, grades, quizzes, and assignments. All academic courses taught at TWU use Canvas.