Basic Navigation
How to Navigate Canvas
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| 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 current courses. | https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10587-4212710330 Links to an external site. |
| 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. | https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10596-4212710333 Links to an external site. |
| Calendar | After logging into Canvas you can use the calendar to add assignments to and your instructors can also add assignments from your coursework. | https://community.canvaslms.com/videos/1123-calendar-students Links to an external site. |
| Inbox | This is a way to communicate with your instructors and other students in your class. | |
| Help | You can get help with Canvas by using the Help menu. The Help menu generates a list of resources to help you with Canvas. Canvas displays links according to roles in all enrollments; for instance, if you are a student who had one courses with an instructor-based role, the Help menu will show you links available to students and instructors. | https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10554-4212710328 Links to an external site. |
Click how to use the Global Navigation as a student. Links to an external site.
What is a Start Here Page?
A "Start Here" page is the best way to get started in your course. It usually has the syllabus, contact information for your professor, and introductory information for the course. It also has quick links to D'Youville resources like Canvas or IT support and the library. You might also find an assignment or two, like an introductory discussion, or a syllabus quiz.
How to Navigate in a Canvas Course
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Syllabus |
This is a digital version of your syllabus for the course. |
Check this to refer back to the way the course is designed |
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Announcements |
This area is used to post day-to-day course details such as the status of or directions for assignments and discussions. |
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Modules |
This area contains course content, including lectures, readings, resources, and assignments. This area may also contain a checklist summary of assignments for the module. |
Check this area at the start of each module and throughout the module week to review course materials. |
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Discussions |
This is one of the primary areas for discussion and collaboration in the class. |
Participate and contribute on a regular basis. Refer to the Attendance Policy section for information. |
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Grades |
Assignment grades are located in this area. |
Check this area to find out your grades for your course assignments. |
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Assignments |
This is where all your assignments will be listed for the class. |
Check this area at the start of each module and refer back to it throughout the week. |
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Quizzes |
This is where all of your quizzes/tests will be for the class. |
Check this area on a regular basis. |