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Canvas Overview

All WVC courses have a Canvas course “shell” where your professor can store syllabi and other learning materials, assignments and quizzes/exams.

Computer and Technical Requirements

A desktop or laptop computer is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED in order to effectively use Canvas. While Canvas has an app for use on mobile devices (smartphone, tablet), full functionality of Canvas tools is optimized on a desktop/laptop. High-speed (minimum of 512 kbps) reliable connection to the internet is advisable.

Communicating with Your Professor

Check your syllabus on the Canvas course shell for important dates and deadlines.

Accessing Class Content

Most Canvas courses are organized into Canvas Modules, where the modules are like folders that organize the course materials by week, chapters or topics.

Submitting Assignments

As part of your learning, the instructor may give you assignments to complete. These assignments may mirror an activity or assignment that would have taken place in the face-to-face classroom.

Taking Quizzes or Exams

Note that Canvas labels both quizzes and exams under the broad category of Canvas Quizzes, but your professor may rename the quiz (for ex., Midterm exam #1, Midterm exam #2, Final exam). The instructor may also set a time limit for the quiz/exam, and a specific due date and time for submitting the quiz/exam.

Checking on Your Grades

Professors have been encouraged to use the Canvas Gradebook to provide you, the student, with information on your standing in the class. There is also the What-If Grades feature in Canvas that allows each student to approximate his/her/their grade.

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