DVC students and instructors use Canvas to communicate, share materials, post and submit assignments, and more!
Are you new to Canvas?
- Students are encouraged to self-enroll in our training course, Canvas Expert Badge, for an overview of Canvas features, tips and tools.
- Employees are encouraged self-enroll in our training course, Beginner's Guide to Canvas, for an overview of how to set up a Canvas course.
Canvas Support for Students
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- Log in to InSite and click the Canvas tile.
- Visit dvc.instructure.com and log in with your InSite username and password.
- Download the Canvas Student app for additional access.
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- Courses are added via InSite and automatically populate on Canvas. Your course will automatically appear in Canvas on the first day of the term. Log in to Canvas on your course start date to begin!
- If you do not see your course, verify your enrollment on InSite, contact Admissions and Records, or directly contact your instructor.
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- Learn more about contacting your instructor through Canvas inbox.
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- To request a chosen first name (in addition to your legal name) visit Admissions and Records forms to fill out a "Request for Chosen Name." Your username and email will not change. For further information visit the Technology Resources Hub to learn more.
- To designate a chosen name that only appears on Canvas discussion boards, messages, and comments, edit your "display name" in your Canvas settings.
- Learn more about how to update pronouns on Canvas.
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- Learn more about participating in Canvas discussions.
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- Learn how to embed images directly on a discussion reply.
- Learn how to embed a Canvas Studio video into a discussion reply.
- Visit the Technology Resources Hub "Technology Basics" to learn how to find and download images and take screenshots.
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- Learn more about submitting Canvas assignments.
- Learn more about completing a Canvas quiz and/or completing a quiz in Canvas New Quizzes.
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Please note: Not all faculty use Canvas for grading, so check your course syllabus for detailed information about how your instructor keeps track of grades.
- Learn how to check your grades on Canvas.
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- Learn more about viewing assignment comments from your instructor on Canvas.
- Learn more about finding annotation feedback from your instructor in Canvas gradebook.
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Your Canvas username and password are the same as your InSite username and password. If you forgot your username/password, click "Look up username" or "Forgot password" on the InSite log in page.
- email HelpDesk@4cd.edu
- call 925-229-6888
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- Access 24/7 Canvas Chat support. When logged into Canvas, click "Help" in the global navigation menu (far left) and select "Chat with Canvas Support (Student)."
- Search the complete Canvas Student Guides.
- Get peer help on campus or online through DVC's Student Centers.
- Contact Admissions and Records to verify enrollment.
Canvas Support for Faculty and Staff
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- Log into InSite and click the "Canvas" tile
- Visit dvc.instructure.com and log in with your InSite username and password.
- Download the "Canvas Teacher app" for additional access.
- Favorite your current courses on your dashboard.
- If you do not see your Canvas course, submit an IT ticket request or email help@4cd.edu
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- Learn more about publishing your Canvas course.
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- Learn more about Canvas notifications.
- Learn more about Canvas course settings.
- Clean up and clarify your course navigation menu.
- Update your Canvas display name to designate a chosen name. This name will only appear on Canvas discussion boards, messages and comments.
- Update your pronouns on Canvas.
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- Learn more about how to create a module and how to add items to a module.
- Read more about why modules are an effective organization and teaching tool in Canvas.
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- Learn more about how to create an assignment.
- Review the two types of Canvas Quizzes: Classic and New Quizzes
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- Learn how to embed images directly on a discussion reply.
- Learn how to embed a Canvas Studio video into a discussion reply.
- Visit our Technology Resources Hub "Technology Basics" to learn how to find and download images and take screenshots.
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- Review the basics of setting up your Canvas gradebook.
- Learn more about assignment groups and weighted grades.
- Reach out to students using gradebook's "Message Students Who" feature.
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- Learn how to contact your students using Canvas inbox.
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- To integrate or embed an online textbook and/or LTI, complete the Canvas Service Request form for support.
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- Review the 4CD Online Attendance Guidance document to understand requirements and best practices in online attendance.
- According to California State policy (Title 5 section 55002.a.2.A), instructors cannot use attendance to calculate student grades.
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- Review the process to assign a student an incomplete.
- Request Canvas support for your incomplete student through the Canvas Service Request form.
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- Complete the Canvas Service Request form for a non-instructional Canvas shell and/or a course copy.
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- Self-enroll in the DVC Online Teaching and Course Design Hub to access course design resources.
- Import our DVC DEDE Canvas templates from Canvas Commons
- Make an appointment with our Digital Learning Lab coaches and/or the DEDE Instructional Designer for one-on-one support.
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- Review DEDE's bi-weekly newsletter for updates and more.
- Complete 4CD's Becoming an Effective Online Instructor (BEOI) training, which meets UF's Article 27 requirement for teaching online, including hybrid courses. Enroll in the upcoming session(s) and/or submit for equivalency if you have completed a similar program in the past.
- Self-enroll in the Beginner's Guide to Canvas training to learn and review Canvas tools.
- Utilize @One's Professional Development courses to learn more about online teaching.