Canvas Student Orientation
Canvas Orientation for Students
The Canvas student orientations are optional. You do NOT have to take one to use Canvas, however, if you have never used Canvas you might consider taking either an online orientation or one in person.
Topics covered
Canvas Overview
- How to login to & logout from Canvas
- General parts of the Canvas Dashboard
- Global Canvas menus
- Ensure student’s correct email is registered in Account Settings
- Setup Notifications, Announcements, and Conversation messages as desired
- “To Do” list on far-right side
- “Coming Up” list on far-right side
- What to do if your class(es) are not displayed on the Dashboard
- Canvas Inbox
- Pronto
Navigating & Participating in Your Course(s)
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Course tiles on the Dashboard
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Getting into a Course – What to do first?
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Course Menus
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Overview the Common Parts of a Course
- Syllabus
- Modules
- Assignments
- Discussions
- Quizzes
- Studio
- Grades
Live Canvas Orientation on Zoom
Join us for a FREE zoom orientation to Canvas, the software that Foothill instructors use to teach online and hybrid classes. No registration is required.
If you are registered, have your Student ID handy so you can log into Canvas and follow along during the session!
Students are NOT required to attend live Zoom Canvas orientations.
Live Pronto Student Orientation
During the first week of the quarter you can join a live, Zoom workshop to see how
you can use Pronto to communicate with your classmates.
Since Pronto is integrated into Canvas you don't have to worry about privacy issues.
Check back for more information!
Self-Paced Online Orientations
Not sure how to use Canvas? Step through an online orientation on how to use Canvas as a student.
Contact UsOnline Learning Office650.949.7446onlinelearning@foothill.edu Canvas Help Hotline 24/7 833.300.3461 Check Canvas Status Admissions and Records 650.949.7325 |
