As our class is an online class, the class content, conversations, assignments, and assessments will take place through Canvas. Therefore, it is extremely important that you are familiar with Canvas. Below, I have included the link to a comprehensive set of FAQs provided by Canvas, videos that will help you navigate Canvas, information about mobile access, and information on where to get technical help with Canvas. While I suggest that you watch all of the videos, I strongly recommend that you watch the video on notification preferences as you will want to make sure you receive all class notifications in a timely fashion.

FAQS

https://guides.instructure.com/m/4212

Videos

1. The Canvas interface. In this video, you will learn the basics about your Canvas Dashboard and Global Navigation links, as well as basics about navigating a course and accessing assignments.

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2. Mobile apps for iOS and Android. In this video you will learn how to use the Canvas student app. Please note that some features (e.g., reading and posting to discussion boards, checking grades) tend to perform well in Canvas's apps, while some other features (e.g., watching embedded videos, taking quizzes, taking exams) do not always function well. If you experience mobile app difficulties, you should switch to a laptop or desktop computer to complete assignments and assessments by the due dates.

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3. Notification preferences. In this video, you will learn how to set your notification preferences. For example, you will learn how you can have class notifications sent to your email account as well as to your SMS messages on your cell phone. It is extremely important that you receive our class notifications in a timely fashion so that you do not miss important announcements.

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4. Understanding your user settings and setting a profile picture. In this video you will learn how to set your personal user settings.

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Mobile Access

Canvas has apps for phones and tablets on both iOS and Android. Guides to these apps can be found here: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-4048 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Please note that some features (e.g., reading and posting to discussion boards, checking grades) tend to perform well in Canvas's apps, while some other features (e.g., watching embedded videos, taking quizzes, taking exams) do not always function well. If you experience mobile app difficulties, you should switch to a laptop or desktop computer to complete assignments and assessment by the due dates.

Getting Technical Help

For technical support with Canvas you may use the Help button in the Canvas Navigation Menu (see below) to contact MU IT Tech Support or to engage in a live chat with Canvas Support. You can also call Canvas support 24/7 at (855) 981-6196. Canvas is new to me, so please contact and rely on the professionals who will best be able to assist you.

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