These PDFs were created to show you Canvas tools as they appear within your Florida Tech classroom.

Navigation and Dashboard

This is an excellent place to start if you are new to Canvas because it begins with Dashboard, the very first screen you see when you log-in. The document then shows you the various menus you will use to access and engage with your global identity, which affects every course you are enrolled in, and course tools such as course materials and assignments for a specific course. If you prefer, you may view the Navigation and Dashboard Video.

Account - Including: Notifications, Profile, Files, Settings, and ePortfolio.

Account is part of your global identity in Canvas meaning that what you enter here follows you through all of your Canvas courses. Included in Account are: Notifications, Profile, Files, Settings, and ePortolio.

Begin your learning adventure by updating your Profile with a photo or image and a friendly biography to introduce yourself to your instructor and learner peers. Having a personalized Profile is a great start to becoming a member of a learning community where you can share ideas and deepen your learning. If you prefer, you may view the Account Video.

Calendar

The Canvas calendar is designed to help you keep track of date-sensitive items in all of your Canvas classes and allows you to sync other e-calendars such as Google, iCal, etc. Be sure to explore this valuable tool! If you prefer, you may view the Calendar Video.

Inbox

Inbox is your email tool within Canvas - it is the tool for communicating with your instructor. This document shows how you can see messages from all of your classes and how to create an email using the class addressbook. If you prefer, you may view the Inbox Video.

Discussions

In the Canvas learning platform there are a variety of ways to access the same information, including discussions. There are even activity icons on the Dashboard to tell you there has been activity in the discussions (or announcements, inbox, gradebook, etc.). This document guides you through the navigation.

Plan to visit the discussions a few times each week. As you will come to see, discussions play a valuable role in helping you convert course content and turn it into deep subject knowledge.

If you want to submit a video as an assignment or discussion post, watch the Video Submission video.

Grades

The Course Content menu includes a Grades page which takes you to a list and details on course assignments. This document details how to access the various assignment details including instructor feedback and grading rubrics.