1. Introduction to Canvas
For Allen ISD students

2. What is Canvas? Canvas is a Learning Management System
Allows students and teachers to manage their coursework electronically
Web-based
24 hours a day/7 days a week
from Internet connected computers or mobile devices
Add course specific comments

3. Who is using Canvas? Select courses at AHS, Lowery,
Curtis, Ereckson, and Ford
Starting with select courses at AHS, Lowery, Curtis, Ereckson, Ford
More courses may be added at semester and for next school year
Teachers add comments based on course
How they will start and use with their class

4. Accessing Canvas Must use Google Chrome or Safari browser
Website to access is canvas.allenisd.org
Network user name and password
Browsers supported are Google and Safari.
Internet Explorer browser is not supported.
Student user name is their ID number
If a student does not remember their network password, the Library Media Specialist or Campus Tech can reset it

5. Dashboard Recent Activity
Announcements, assignment alerts, conversations
First screen the students will see.
Quick way to review announcements, assignment alerts, conversations

6. Navigating in Canvas Course Navigation Global Navigation
Breadcrumb Navigation
Content Area
Sidebar
Help Center
Course navigation – specific to one course, various buttons to click on to access different parts of the course
Global navigation - Drop down boxes showing all courses student enrolled in, all assignments, grades, and calendar
Breadcrumb navigation – path of pages that have been clicked on. Click the house icon to return to main dashboard
Content area – assignments, videos, documents, and course content displayed here after clicking on one of the course navigation buttons
Sidebar – quick links to announcements, calendar, feedback from teacher
Help Center – shows who is logged in, messages from teacher, user profile settings
Students information imported from Skyward
Student is the student.allenisd.org Google account
Student pictures will be imported later using official school pictures
Help link – online guides, videos, frequently asked questions, etc.

7. Finding your Courses Hover your mouse over Courses
Drop down box shows the courses you are enrolled in
Click on a Course to see the content

8. Module organization Click on Modules
Click on Modules to view course content. Course content is organized by Modules. Students may not see all of the modules for the course until a teacher unlocks the content. Most courses will have a Student Resources Module that holds documents that are needed throughout the year, like formula charts. Most courses will also have a Parent Communication Module the holds classroom and course information.

9. Modules may include Files – Word or Adobe documents, Powerpoints
Assignments
Students click on a file, assignment, quiz, or link to view the contents. Assignments may have several steps in them, for instance watch the video then answer the questions.
Quizzes
Links to websites or videos

10. Calendar In Global Navigation bar: Each course has a different color
Calendar events coded by color
Discuss different colors for each course. Tell students that this is now their system for knowing due dates, etc. Every due date is clear so that there is no confusion.

11. Two different colors for two different courses.

12. Setting up Notifications
1. Click Settings
2. Click Notifications
You can see that your district provided is setup to receive notifications.
Students can determine how often
Make sure to get parents’ permission to receive text notifications on personal devices

13. Setting up Notifications
Click
Add Contact Method
Click Settings
Make sure to get parents’ permission to receive text notifications on personal devices

14. Setting up Notifications
Allen ISD is official
May add second if student wishes
May add Text (SMS) contact
Add Carrier (ATT, Cingular, Sprint, etc)
Leave SMS blank
Text charges apply – check with parents for permission

15. Allen ISD Student Notifications
Recommendations:
Notification
Text
Due Date
Daily
Notify me right away/ASAP
Course Content
Daily or Weekly
Announcement
Grading
Submission Comment
Discussion
Conversations
AISD recommends the above for frequency of notifications. s will go to the students’ district supplied Google account.
Text messages come from a 210 text message number.
Text message fees apply. Students should get permission from their parents to use text messaging.

16. Accessing from mobile devices
Specific instructions for each type of mobile device in Help Center

17. Who can answer questions if I need help?
Teacher
Other students
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