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'''The Evergreen State College uses Canvas as our primary LMS (Learning Management System).''' Students and Faculty can access available sites through '''[https://my.evergreen.edu/ my.evergreen.edu]''' and [https://canvas.evergreen.edu/ canvas.evergreen.edu].
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'''As of May 2014, The Evergreen State College is transitioning to using Canvas as our primary Learning Management System.''' Canvas sites are available to all programs and courses at Evergreen and may be requested by Faculty through Presence. Students and Faculty can access available sites through '''[https://my.evergreen.edu/ my.evergreen.edu]'''.
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A Canvas site can be created for any program or course offering, and use by Faculty is optional. Students will be enrolled into sites upon registration, though sites will only become available to students after they have been "published" (made visible) by Faculty.
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*[https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-are-the-browser-and-computer-requirements-for-Canvas/ta-p/66 Browser and Computer Requirements for Canvas]
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*[https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-set-my-Canvas-notification-preferences-as-a-student/ta-p/434 Set Your Global Notification Preferences in Canvas]
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*[https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-manage-notifications-for-a-single-course-as-a-student/ta-p/430 Manage Notification Preferences for Individual Canvas Courses]
  
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* [https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/tkb-p/student '''Guides for Students''']
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* [https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-use-the-Dashboard-as-a-student/ta-p/512 The Canvas Dashboard]
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* Set your [https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1286 Notifications and Contact Methods]
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* How to [https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1290 Submit an Assignment] (upload a file)
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* View Instructor [https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-3135 Feedback] on your Assignments
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* Messaging in Canvas with the [https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1293 Conversations Inbox]
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* Get the mobile app for [http://bit.ly/Nty7ha Android] and [http://apple.co/1iifuWM iPhone]
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* [https://community.canvaslms.com/videos/1132 Group Creation and Interaction]
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* [https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-create-a-Microsoft-Office-365-collaboration-as-a/ta-p/390 Collaborate using Microsoft Office 365]
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* [https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2641 Collaborate via Google Docs]
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#[http://guides.instructure.com/s/2204/m/4152/l/41383-how-do-i-add-a-file-to-my-course Post] your syllabus and readings for your students, in compliance with copyright requirements.
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#Use the [http://guides.instructure.com/s/2204/m/4152/l/40312-what-are-discussions Discussion] feature for hosting online dialogues or peer review.
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#Use the [http://guides.instructure.com/s/2204/m/4152/l/40330-what-is-the-rich-content-editor Rich Text Editor] to [http://guides.instructure.com/s/2204/m/4152/l/41505-how-do-i-embed-iframe-videos-using-the-rich-content-editor embed media] or provide students with [http://guides.instructure.com/s/2204/m/4152/l/65826-how-do-i-record-audio-using-the-rich-content-editor audio feedback].
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#Use the [http://guides.instructure.com/s/2204/m/4152/l/59601-how-do-i-use-the-scheduler Scheduler] tool so students can sign up for Evaluation conferences.
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*[http://guides.instructure.com/s/2204/m/4151/l/82542-what-are-the-basic-computer-specifications-for-canvas| Computer and Mobile Device Specifications for Use]
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*[http://guides.instructure.com/s/2204/m/4214/l/41056-which-browsers-does-canvas-support| Supported Browsers and Required Components]
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*[http://vimeo.com/40978322| Setting Your Notification Preferences in Canvas]
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*[http://vimeo.com/69658934| Canvas Interface Overview] for Faculty
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*'''Faculty Canvas Tutorial''' (coming)
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*[https://evergreen.instructure.com/courses/142| '''Tutorial: Build a Course in 4 Steps''']
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*[http://vimeo.com/72433450| Customizing a Home Page in Canvas]
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*Course Availability: [http://wikis.evergreen.edu/computing/index.php/How_to_Publish_Your_Canvas_Course Publish Your Canvas Site]
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*[http://guides.instructure.com/s/2204/m/4210/l/40795-group-creation-and-management-for-instructors-video Working with Groups in Canvas]
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*Get the mobile app for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instructure.candroid Android] and [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/canvas-by-instructure-cloud/id480883488?mt=8 iPhone]
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* [http://guides.instructure.com/m/8470/l/40311-what-is-the-dashboard The Canvas Dashboard]
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*[http://guides.instructure.com/s/2204/m/4210/l/40794 Group Creation and Interaction]
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* Set your [http://guides.instructure.com/m/8470/l/73162-how-do-i-set-my-notification-preferences Notifications and Contact Methods]
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*How to [http://guides.instructure.com/m/8470/l/41972-how-do-i-submit-an-online-assignment Submit an Assignment] (upload a file)
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Latest revision as of 10:26, 12 February 2024



Canvas-logo-grn300.png

Tips for Students on using Canvas

The Evergreen State College uses Canvas as our primary LMS (Learning Management System). Students and Faculty can access available sites through my.evergreen.edu and canvas.evergreen.edu.

Technical Information for Students

Top Student Topics

Canvas Guide Topics

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