1. THE VLE THAT MAKES TEACHING & LEARNING EASIER

2. Your online learning platform
Over the Summer SunSpace has been replaced by a new Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Canvas.
This is where you will find your module
guide, course materials and assignments

3. Retrieve previous years content/feedback from SunSpace
If you think you will need access to materials from previous years, access these now and save anything for use outside of SunSpace.
December 31st - SunSpace is shut down by the vendor and anything not saved will be unrecoverable.

4. canvas.sunderland.ac.uk Canvas link on mySunderland
How to find Canvas
canvas.sunderland.ac.uk
Canvas link on mySunderland

5. Managing notifications
Under your Account tab you will find the ‘Notifications panel’.
This is where you can set how you get notified about announcements, new content and assignments from your modules.

6. Finding your way around Canvas
Visit the ‘Getting started with Canvas’ module on your Dashboard

7. Seeking Help using Canvas
Helpline
Live Chat
Guides
If the issue is to do with content or assignment details within a module this should be directed to your module leader.

8. Mobile App Android iOS Open the App
Type Sunderland and select University of Sunderland
Login with your University ID and Password