Unit 1 Introduction

This unit focuses on how Canvas works, from both the student view and the instructor view. You will learn the basics of how Canvas works by filling in a couple of online forms to create course material.

By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to

  • Build a community of online learners through participation in a discussion forum
  • Help students connect with you by updating your profile and sharing your communication preferences
  • Create an Announcement to share course news with students  

To meet the objectives of this lesson, you will complete the following activities and assessments:

  1. Read Connect with this Topic:
    "What Is Canvas"
    "Canvas from the Student View"
    "Canvas from the Instructor View"
    "Rich Content Editor"
  2. Perform the "Edit Profile" hands-on activity
  3. Perform the "Add Announcement" hands-on activity
  4. Complete the "Unit 1 Quiz" 
  5. Respond to the "Unit 1 Discussion: First Impressions" discussion

 

So Many Places to Get Help with Canvas!

You can get help within Canvas by clicking the Help option on the main Canvas menu (it's that little question mark icon right there on the left). Canvas Help includes a live Chat as well as a 24/7 Hotline 619-483-0632. Cut right to the chase, use Canvas' Instructor Guides (Links to an external site.) (written step by step how-to guides) and short Video Tutorials (Links to an external site.) on key functions and features. 

You can also submit a ServiceNow ticket or come into our Zoom "vFIT" for help during our regularly scheduled hours. See the ITS Support page (Links to an external site.) for updated hours and more info such as how to submit a ServiceNow ticket.

 

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