Canvas Resources
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Instructor Resources
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Student Resources
- 24/7 Canvas Support
- Getting Started Guide
- Canvas Student Guide
- Student Overview videos
- Self-paced tutorials
- FAQs
24/7 Support
Marymount has contracted Instructure, the company behind Canvas, to provide Tier 1 support for all Marymount faculty, staff, and students.
You can access this 24/7/365 support through the help menu in the lower left corner of the Canvas interface.
There are two choices for this support, phone or chat
Chat with Canvas Support (access via the Help icon in Canvas)
Canvas Support Hotline (844-408-6459)
Default notification settings in Canvas
Getting Started with Canvas as an Instructor
How do I view my Canvas courses?
How do I use the Dashboard?
How do I use the Course Home Page as an instructor?
How do I start a new course from the Dashboard?
Which browsers does Canvas support?
24/7 Support
Marymount has contracted Instructure, the company behind Canvas, to provide Tier 1 support for all Marymount faculty, staff, and students.
You can access this 24/7/365 support through the help menu in the lower left corner of the Canvas interface.
There are two choices for this support, phone or chat
- Chat with Canvas Support (access via the Help icon in Canvas)
- Canvas Support Hotline (844-408-6459)
- How do I log in to Canvas?
- Log in either from your myMarymount portal or by using direct Canvas URL. You can also log in to Canvas on the Canvas Mobile apps; learn more about Canvas Mobile Apps.
- How do I use the Dashboard?
- The Dashboard is the first thing you will see when you log into Canvas. The Dashboard helps you see what is happening in all your currentcourses.
1. The Dashboard defaults to the course view, which displays courses that have been starred as a favorite. Courses are ordered alphabetically by original course name and your role in the course. 2. The Global Navigation Menu is located on the left side of every page in Canvas. Global Navigation links provide quick access to frequently used Canvas features. These links provide access to all your courses collectively. 3. The Dashboard also includes a sidebar, which helps show upcoming events in your courses 4. The Dashboard also supports the Recent Activity Stream, which can be toggled at the top of the Dashboard based on user preference. 5. The Help Button – 24 hours a day. 7 days a week, 365 days a year Canvas support. One-on-one support for technical problems, or for any aspect of using Canvas is available via a toll-free phone number or chat.
- The Dashboard is the first thing you will see when you log into Canvas. The Dashboard helps you see what is happening in all your currentcourses.
- How to view all of my Courses?
- After logging into Canvas, you can view your current courses. You may also be able to view past and future enrollment courses in Canvas
In Global Navigation, click the Courses link [1], then click the All Courses link [2].
- After logging into Canvas, you can view your current courses. You may also be able to view past and future enrollment courses in Canvas
- How do I use the Dashboard?
- How do I view my Canvas courses?
Canvas Community
A variety of online support resources are available in Instructure’s Canvas Community:
- Documentation: To get started using Canvas, see:
Additional guides intended for students, instructors, instructional designers, and system administrators, as well as guides for using Canvas mobile apps, are available at Canvas Guides.
Canvas Overview Short Videos
In this video, you will get an overview of all the components in the Canvas interface. |
In this video you will get an overview of Announcements. |
In this video, you will get an overview of the Assignments index page, including Assignment groups, shells, and types. |
In this video you will learn how to use the Gradebook in Canvas. |
In this video you will learn how to use the Syllabus in Canvas. |
In this video, you will learn how to access and manage files in Canvas. |
Student Overview Videos
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In this video, you will get a brief overview of the Canvas user interface. |
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In this video, you will get an overview of Assignments. |
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In this video, you will learn about the different ways you can submit assignments in Canvas. |
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In this video you will learn how to check your grades in Canvas. |
Please go to Canvas Video Guide to see the full video list.
Webinars
To register for the Canvas trainings, please go to the Canvas Training Portal site and sign in. If this is your first time accessing the site, you will need to create an account (You must use Marymount Email when signing up for a new account).
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| First Look** | First Look introduces participants to the Canvas environment, login procedure, and global navigation. Attendees will explore account setup, personal preferences, and communication tools, such as the Inbox and Calendar. This session also presents the numerous avenues for support available to each Canvas user. |
| Course Basic** | Course Basics provides an overview of the layout and features included in a Canvas course. Users will learn about the Course Navigation Menu and individual components that can be used to deliver content and assess student performance. This introductory demonstration provides users with the background knowledge to begin their Canvas journey. |
| Course Communication | Student and Teacher communication is the backbone of effective classrooms. Numerous Canvas tools facilitate student dialogue for content analysis. Three of the specific tools highlighted in this session are class Announcements, Discussions and Chat. Trainers will share tools and strategies that can stimulate classroom debate, allow for brainstorming, and incorporate real-world content. |
| Course Design Considerations | Course Design Considerations highlights the best practices in Canvas for creating student-centered course spaces that can be easily navigated from a browser or a mobile device. We’ll discuss strategies such as chunking content into small bursts of learning, best practices for building native content and provide instructors with tips for leveraging enhanced tool sets in Canvas. |
| Home Pages | Home Pages will guide participants through the creation of beautiful and functionally designed Home Pages that are intuitive for students. Participants will be provided with best practices for creating banners and buttons, using tables, inserting images and exploring other features. |
| Leveraging Modules | Leveraging Modules teaches users how create flow within a course by organizing and structuring content with the Modules tool. Instructors will explore how to create and manage content modules, leverage progress monitoring capabilities, and scaffold student access to course content. |
| Assignments | Assignments provides users with a detailed exploration of all the options and use cases for the Assignment tool in Canvas. Participants will create and manage Assignment groups, organize their Assignment index, and work to develop cohesive assignments for their courses. Users will explore assignment settings, applications, and tools. Additionally, participants will learn how to utilize rubrics for assessing assignments. |
| Quiz Basics | Quiz Basics session will prepare instructors to use the quizzing tool in Canvas. Users will learn how to customize quiz settings and differentiate assessment windows to students. A variety of quiz question types will be explored, and participants will have the opportunity to view example quizzes and use cases |
Self-paced tutorials
Several self-paced tutorials are available within Canvas at Marymount. To complete a tutorial, click Join this Course in the upper right corner of the page:
- Canvas Instructor Tour
- Canvas Instructor Orientation
- Canvas Student Tour
Center for Teaching and Learning
Pedagogical and instructional technologies consulting is available for faculty and instructors on Marymount University campus through partnerships between the Center for Teaching and Learning and ITS.
