Canvas User Orientation

Get Started with Canvas Network

If this is your first Canvas Network course, here is some information for you. 

The login URL for this course is learn.canvas.net. Bookmark this link for quick reference later. 

• If you have any trouble with Canvas, first try restarting your computer. Then check to make sure your computer meets the requirements.
• See which browsers work well. This also lists the required components within the browser.  
• Mobile apps: Canvas looks best on a desktop, but you can use it on a mobile device. There are free apps for some mobile devices – iOS and Android. 
  • Canvas by Instructure Android Phone Guide
  • Canvas by Instructure iOS Phone Guide

Here is a video on getting started with Canvas. It explains how to use the controls and set up your account.
You can watch it if you want. You can also find the same information in the links below the video. 

Getting Started in Canvas Network (EN) Links to an external site. from Canvas LMS. Links to an external site.

• Update Your Profile  Click on your name at the top left corner to view your profile at any time!
• Update Your Notification Preferences Canvas can send you Notifications about course activities to your email and your cell phone. Go to Settings in the top right corner to customize your Notification preferences.
• Canvas Student Guide Links to an external site. has a lot of helpful information! Here are some useful links from Canvas Guides: 
• What are Modules Links to an external site.? 
• Viewing Modules Links to an external site.
• Viewing Discussions Links to an external site.
• Replying to Discussions Links to an external site.
• Sorting Discussions Links to an external site.
• Liking Discussion replies Links to an external site.
• Read the Canvas Network Code of Conduct Find out how you can promote a safe learning environment.

Accessibility Statement

Canvas provides a user experience that is easy, simple, and intuitive. Special attention has been paid to making Canvas screen-readable. The Rich Content Editor encourages users to create accessible content pages. Canvas is designed to allow limited customization of colors and schemes to be accessible for all users. The National Federation of the Blind granted Canvas the Gold Level Web Certification in 2010.  Find more information by visiting the Canvas Accessibility information page Links to an external site. on our website.