Canvas is 九州娱乐官网’s main “Learning Management System.”
It has many features and can also support other programs/systems as plug-ins. 几乎
all instructors will use this to some extent.
蓝色大按钮 is a video conferencing option offered through Canvas that you might be required
to use to have synchronous lectures or discussions. 你可以经常找到它的链接
in the “Conferences” tab on the left-hand side of your class Canvas page.
我该如何开始?
You can access Canvas easily by going to the college’s website, clicking on “information
选择“在读学生”. The link is listed under “学习物流.”
Bookmark the site for easy future access.
Once on the Canvas platform, you’ll see the classes in which you are enrolled (after
讲师发布它). Each instructor may set up their Canvas page slightly
不同,所以值得探索. You can explore the different options for
each class through the blue links on the left-hand side of the page.
Assignments that need to be submitted through Canvas can be accessed through the “assignments”
link. Sometimes Canvas can be slow in allowing you to upload files, so make sure to
not wait till the last minute to upload your assignments.
The calendar feature is a useful way to keep track of assignments for your classes.
You can merge your Canvas Calendar with your 前景 Calendar or 谷歌日历,
这样你就不会错过作业的最后期限. 这些视频告诉你如何: 前景 谷歌日历
Many classes will require you to take quizzes and tests through Canvas this semester.
Quizzes and tests can be set up with time limits and the Respondus testing software.
In addition, your instructor might have set up your test or quiz to only be taken
一次. If this is the case, make sure to not close your quiz or test until you have
提交它.
If you are not sure how to use a feature of Canvas, there is a very robust help system
可用. Just click on the help button on the bottom of the icon bar on the left.
You will find a forum, live 闲谈,聊天, and even a telephone number to call for help.
It is tied to a Gmail address, not your Washcoll address.
Perusallis a platform for reading and commenting on texts.
In Perusall, you read assigned texts collectively with the rest of the class. 教练
can leave questions throughout the text and you can see what other students thought
about certain sections and have conversations with them in the comments.
It’s helpful to see what other students see as important or confusing in a reading.
It’s a good way to keep all the PDF readings together and organized.
You need to read everything on a screen. It doesn’t work with paper or physical books.