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College Resources Guide: Canvas Basics

What is Canvas?

Canvas is an online platform used by Harcum College to manage course content, communication, and academic activities.

Here is what you can do on Canvas:

  • Course Materials: Access your course syllabus, lecture notes, readings, and multimedia resources all in one place.
  • Assignments and Grades: Submit assignments, track deadlines, and check grades and feedback from your instructors.
  • Discussions: Participate in class discussions, collaborate with classmates, and share ideas through message boards.
  • Quizzes and Exams: Complete quizzes and exams online, and view your results directly on the platform.
  • Communication: Use the messaging system to contact your instructors and classmates, and stay updated on course announcements.

00:07: How do I use the global navigation menu, as a student? 00:11: Have you your user information? Click the account link a menu will expand 00:15: in display links to access your user settings, notification settings, 00:19: personal files and e-portfolios. 00:22: If enabled if your institution has enabled profiles you 00:26: can access your profile. You can also use the account linked 00:31: to log out of canvas. 00:33: The dashboard is the landing page after you login to Canvas the 00:37: dashboard can be toggled to a course view list for you or recent activity, 00:41: View and shows notifications, for all current, canvas course, 00:46: To view your courses. Click the course, is link. 00:48: The course, is menu displays a list of your favorite courses. 00:51: Or if you haven't selected any favorite courses, the 00:56: menu displays current courses where you are enrolled, 01:00: For each course, you can view the course name turn details and 01:04: section enrollment details to view a course. 01:07: Click the course name link 01:10: To customize your courses list or view, all your canvas courses, click the 01:14: all courses link. 01:16: If you are enrolled in groups, view your groups in the group's link and 01:20: then you will expand and display all groups in current courses where you are enrolled. 01:26: To view a group. Click the name of the group to view, all your groups, 01:30: click, the all groups link. 01:33: To view your calendar. Click the calendar link. 01:36: To view your conversations inbox, click the inbox, link conversations 01:40: is the Candace messaging system where you can communicate with other users in your courses. 01:44: The number of new messages are shown as part of the inbox icon. 01:50: To view your recent canvas course, page view history, click the history, link 01:54: recent history, displays up to three weeks of your canvas course, page 01:58: view history. 02:00: To get help with canvas, click the help link Celexa help option 02:04: that is relevant to your needs. 02:07: To collapse the global navigation, then you click the arrow icon. 02:12: To expand the global navigation, then you click the arrow icon. 02:16: The global navigation menu will be automatically kill apps for tablet screens. 02:22: This guy covered how to use the global navigation than you as a student.

Canvas Navigation Basics

Canvas Dashboard

When you log in to Canvas through Harcum Hatch, you'll see your Dashboard.

  • Course Tiles: Click on a tile to enter a course.

  • Recent Activity: View recent updates like announcements, grades, and deadlines.

Navigation Menu

The Navigation Menu is on the left side of the screen.

  • Dashboard: Returns you to the Dashboard.

  • Courses: View all your enrolled courses.

  • Calendar: See all events, assignments, and due dates.

  • Inbox: Send and receive messages from instructors and classmates.

  • Groups: Access course group projects.

  • Account: Customize your profile and settings.

  • Help: Access tutorials and support.

Course Navigation Menu

Inside each course, you'll find the Course Navigation Menu on the left.

  • Home: Main course page with important info.

  • Announcements: Check for course updates.

  • Assignments: View and submit assignments.

  • Modules: Access course materials organized by topic.

  • Discussions: Post and reply in class discussions.

  • Grades: Check your grades and feedback.

  • Quizzes: Complete online quizzes or exams.

  • Files: View shared course materials.

  • Syllabus: Find course details like policies and key dates.

How to Submit Assignments in Canvas

How to Submit an Assignment on Canvas

  • Log in to Harcum Hatch - Access the portal and log in with your credentials.
  • Access Canvas - Click the Canvas icon on your Dashboard.
  • Navigate to Your Course - Find and click on the course where the assignment is located.
  • Go to Modules - Click Modules in the left menu to see course content.
  • Find the Assignment - Browse through the modules to locate the assignment.
  • Click on the Assignment - Open the assignment details by clicking its title.
  • Click "Submit Assignment" - Hit the Submit Assignment button.
  • Choose Your Submission Method - Select how you’ll submit: File Upload, Text Entry, URL, or Media Recording.
  • Submit - After attaching or entering your work, click Submit Assignment.
  • Check for Confirmation - Canvas will confirm your submission and you can check for feedback later.
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