Banner reading: Passport to Canvas

Welcome!

Pack your bags! You are about to embark on a journey learning about how to use Canvas as a student. Each location listed below represents an Instructure office (the creators of Canvas) around the world. Each location represents a different aspect of Canvas that you can learn about.

This guide, Passport to Canvas, provides everything you need to know about using Canvas in your class(es). Canvas helps you:

Keep track of the work you are assigned by your instructor, grades and feedback
Organize all of the learning material your instructor has created
Help you stay in touch with other members of your class

Am I Ready to Take Online Courses?

Take our Quick Assessment to find out

Online courses are different than face-to-face courses. There are certain skills that an online student should have (or develop) in order to be successful in her or his online learning. Before enrolling in an online course, it is critical for you to know what is expected from you and what is needed to be a successful online learner.

Navigating Through The Guide!

The course is organized into Locations and Modules.

Passport Stops:

- Each location focuses on one Canvas tool or skill that you can learn more about.
- You may move through the location in order or, alternatively, you can move freely through the different locations to access the aspect(s) of Canvas that you want to learn more about!

Points of Departure:

- Below the 'locations' portion of this guide, you will have access to links to the module area.
- While each location is meant to help you navigate and learn Canvas, the modules will help understand the fundamentals of online learning as well as navigate the online classroom.

OIT is also here to help!

- If you don't have access to a reliable computer or internet, fill out the request form below to check a laptop, Chromebook, or a Verizon/ATT hot-spot.
  - - https://www.csustan.edu/oit/tech-checkout

Happy travels!

Points of Departure!

- - Starting with a positive mindset and reflecting on your readiness
  - Establishing a foundation for academic success