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Canvas

“How to” for Students

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Supported Browsers

For best performance, Canvas should be used on the current or first previous major release of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Your computer operating system should be kept up to date with the latest recommended security updates and upgrades.

Instructure products support the current and previous major releases of the following browsers:

  • Chrome 126 | 127
  • Firefox 128 | 129 (Extended Releases are not supported*)
  • Edge 126 | 127
  • Respondus LockDown Browser (supporting the latest system requirements)
  • Safari 16 | 17 (Macintosh only)

You can verify that the browser you are currently using is up to date by using the browser checker tool in the step below

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Check Your Browser

To check whether you are running the latest version of your browser, go to:

http://bit.ly/CanvasReq

You will see the following if your browser is up to date.

Is My Browser up to Date?

Browser is up to date

You are using Chrome 127 on desktop

Your screen resolution is 1536 x 960

Cookies are enabled

JavaScript is enabled

This widget is provided for basic information and troubleshooting. The information provided may not be accurate for every device and web browser.

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Browsers Behavior

Known Browser Behaviors

Like all Instructure product features, contrary behaviors relating to browsers are prioritized by our product teams, and some behaviors in the previous version may not be resolved. If a behavior exists in the previous version of the browser that does not exist in the current version, the best solution is to update to the newest browser version.

The Safari browser does not support recording media.

Recording media in Studio or Canvas SpeedGrader is not supported in the Safari or Firefox browsers.

It is recommended to use Chrome.

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Logging In

If you see this screen, click on Enter Google Account Info

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Clever Sign In (Chromebook)

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Clever Bookmark

If not on a school Chromebook, bookmark this page:

clever.com

Once you login through Clever, you should not need to login to Canvas.

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Usernames and Passwords

  1. Usernames will be the same convention they've always been - first name + ID - with the exception that students with preferred names (following guidelines we've set forth before) will see their preferred name.
  2. Passwords will begin with an uppercase letter and follow the same format we've always had - Last name + zip code.
  3. Apostrophes are removed from first and last names.
  4. Hyphens are kept in last names
  5. Usernames and passwords will be the same for Destiny, Google and Clever.

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Login

Go to https://juliancharter.instructure.com/

*TIP* Bookmark this page so you can find it easily!

This will take you to a Google Login page.

Your username = first name + student id

For example: linda99999

Your password = last name + zip code

For example: Mathews99999

(first letter is capitalized)

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First time logging in

When you log in for the first time, you will see this screen.

Click allow.Check “I agree to the term of use” and click on “Submit”

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Successful login

Once you have completed logging in you should see the Dashboard.

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Dashboard

Navigation Bar

Course card

Grading information

Icons allow you to access Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, and Files

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Account Settings

Under account, you can do the following:

  • Indicate the notifications to receive,
  • Upload files
  • Change the settings for your account,
  • Create an ePortfolio,
  • Share your account through a QR code,
  • And see global announcements.

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Set notification preferences

Under Account:

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  • Click on notifications.

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Suggested Notification Settings

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Suggested Notification Settings cont.

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Settings

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Using Google Drive in Canvas

To use Google Drive with Canvas, you need to add it from the Account menu.

  • Click on settings.
  • Find Google Drive in Other Services.
  • Select Google Drive and register it.
  • Authorize Canvas to use your Google Drive.

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Courses

Under courses you will see a list of your current courses.

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If your courses do not show up on your dashboard, you can add them by clicking on courses and then selecting the star by the name of the course.

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Calendar

Access assignments in the calendar.

Add your own events to the calendar.

There is a calendar for each of your courses.

Click on Agenda for a daily list view

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Inbox

  • Make sure to check your inbox each morning.
  • Recommended to check once during day as well.
  • This is the best way to communicate with your instructors.

Compose an email

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Agenda View

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History

Canvas now keeps track of what you access in canvas.

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So how can I get to assignments?

You can access assignments several ways in Canvas:

  • From the calendar
  • From the agenda view under calendar
  • From a module
  • From icon on dashboard
  • From To Do list on the Dashboard.
  • From the Coming Up list on the Dashboard
  • From inside the course itself under assignments

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The to-do list is NOT your friend!

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Read the Assignments!

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To get to the course view

To see a specific class, click on the course card on the Dashboard or select the class from the courses list.

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Inside the course view

Course stream shows all activity for course.

Don’t rely on this!

Course calendar

course navigation

Assignments on homepage (module view) or assignments summary at end of the home page (syllabus view)

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Accessing Assignments

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Submitting an assignment

Types of assignment submissions:

  • No submission
  • Online
  • On paper
  • External tool (like Turn It In)

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Checking Grades

Read your teacher comments!

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Announcements

Click on the announcements page in the course menu.

The announcements are listed in reverse chronological order (newest on top).

You can filter the announcements by read/unread, by author, and topic.

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HELP!!!!

Canvas has great help documents and videos at https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Student/ct-p/canvas_student

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Mobile Apps - Students (and parents!)

There are mobile apps available for Android and iOS devices. You can push your notifications to these apps. You can also use the QR code feature (under settings) to log in.

Download the Canvas by Instructure app on Android and iOS devices.

Canvas by Instructure Android Guide

Canvas by Instructure iOS Guide