Get to Know Canvas K12
Depending on your preferences, from here you can begin learning how to use Canvas by watching the following "short" instructional videos below, or you can skip to a more experiential learning approach by clicking here:
Getting Started with Canvas Links to an external site.
If you have access to a Canvas staging environment as part of your LMS evaluation, you can typically create a new Canvas course off the Canvas dashboard as soon as you login:
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When you're ready to try Canvas out, here are some short videos to help you get started:
Canvas Interface Overview |
Upload and Share Files |
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Parent Registration and Student Observation
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Digging Deeper into Canvas
If you're ready to really dig in to Canvas, these short videos to help you along:
Canvas Customization & Layout |
Editing Content with the Rich Editor |
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Organizing with Modules |
Canvas Assignment Creation |
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Canvas App Center
The Canvas App Center is your gateway to a world of powerful teaching tools. Even the least tech-savvy teachers can easily browse a library of LTI tools and install them in a single click— no IT help necessary. Powerful tools like Khan Academy, Google Charts, Wordpress, Flat World Knowledge, Open Tapestry, and many more can now be easily installed, allowing teachers to create a truly custom teaching experience.
Students also have LTI installation access to popular tools like Twitter and Dropbox—all just a click away. The Canvas App Center opens the door to more possibilities for teachers and students alike.
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Getting HelpYou can always search for help on specific topics at help.instructure.com, or simply chat live with Canvas Support 24/7/365 Links to an external site.. Here's a video to get you started with our online guides and tutorials.
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Explore Canvas; Have Fun!
