Using Canvas for Online Learning
Canvas is the institute’s Learning Management System (also known as a Virtual Learning Environment). The system is integrated with the institute’s Student Record System meaning that every module has its own area inside Canvas with all staff and students enrolled against it or given access to it based on the most up-to-date information.
Canvas was originally chosen as the institute’s Learning Management System because it is so easy to use so even if you’ve not tried it before it is easy to pick up the basics. The system supports a number of important online teaching-related functions.
Some lecturers may also be making use of screencasting or other software to create more media-rich content in the form of narrated slides shows, video or software demos.
Some functions include:
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1. Access Content
The ability to access notes and content put up by your lecturers
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2. Submissions
Assignments in Canvas are easy to use, you just need to access the assignment in your module and upload the file from your computer.
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3. Track your progress
Canvas allows you the ability to track your work and progress and customise the updates and notifications that you receive for your courses.
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4. Communicate with lecturers
Your inbox is the best way to communicate with your lecturers or for other students individually.
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5. Download the Canvas App
Canvas Student is the mobile app for Canvas that is available to download for free for Windows, Android and iOS.
There are lots of ways to learn more about Canvas.
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Canvas Learn
The module provides lots of additional information via Canvas.
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Canvas 24/7 Support
Canvas provides 24/7 support via text, webchat and email
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Student Knowledgebase
More information on more advanced Canvas activities and features
