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How do I sign up for a Canvas account with a join code or secret URL as a student?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

How do I sign up for a Canvas account with a join code or secret URL as a student? If you do not already have a Canvas account, you need to create an account before you can log in to Canvas. If you are using Canvas through your institution, you most likely a...

How do I generate a pairing code for an observer as a student?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

As a student, you can generate a pairing code to link an observer to your Canvas account. You must create a separate pairing code for each observer who wants to link to your account. For more information on pairing codes, view the Pairing Codes - Frequently As...

How do I view Announcements as a student?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

The Announcements Index Page allows you to view and filter announcements in your course. You can receive new announcements via Canvas notifications, view announcements on the Recent Activity Dashboard, or view announcements in the To Do list. Your institution ...

How do I add an announcement in a group?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

As a student, you can make an announcement within a group. Embed this Video Open Announcements Open a group in which you are a member. Then, in Group Navigation, click the Announcements link. Add Announcement in Group Home Page ...

How do I edit an announcement in a group?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

As a student, you can edit an announcement you created within a group. Embed this Video Open Announcements Open a group in which you are a member. Then, in Group Navigation, click the Announcements link. Open Announcement C...

How do I delete an announcement in a group?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

As a student, you can delete announcements only within a group. You can delete an announcement in the Announcements Index Page or within an open announcement. Embed this Video Open Announcements Open a group in which you are a member. Then, ...

How do I reply to an announcement as a student?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

If you have a question or comment about an announcement, you can reply directly to that announcement. You can reply in both course and group announcements. This lesson shows how to reply in a course, but the steps are the same for replying in a group. Embed ...

How do I like a reply in a course announcement as a student?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

If you can make a reply in an announcement, you may be able to like announcement replies in your course. Note: The liking feature may be restricted to users with grading permissions (e.g. instructors and TAs). If you cannot like an announcement reply, this fe...

How do I view or reply to an announcement thread as a student?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

You can view announcement replies and threaded announcement replies within an announcement. If announcement replies are enabled by your instructor, you can respond to an announcement or respond to a reply thread. When responding to a thread, you can quote a t...

How do I mention a user in an announcement reply as a student?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

If replies are allowed in the announcement, you can @mention a course user in an announcement reply. Embed this Video Reply to Announcement To reply to the announcement, click the Reply button [1]. To reply to an announcement reply, click t...

How do I use Chat as a student?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

The Chat tool can be used for real-time conversation with course users. Any user in the course can participate in a chat conversation. All content in a course chat can be viewed by anyone in the course. Currently there is no load limit for a course chat, but l...

How do I use inline chat as a student?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

If configured for your institution, inline chat allows you to communicate with other users in a course from areas other than the Chat page. When inline chat is enabled, any user viewing the course will appear as online on the Chat page. Currently there is no ...

How do I view Modules as a student?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

Some instructors will use modules to organize the course. Modules control the entire flow of the course, along with its content. Note: Your instructor may choose to hide the Modules link in Course Navigation. If the Modules link is not available, you can stil...

How do I mark a module item as done for a module requirement?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

Your instructor may require you to mark a module page or assignment as completed before you can progress to the next item in the module. Marking a content page as done means that you understand the course material in the content page and are ready to progress...

How do I choose an assignment path in a module?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

If your Modules page asks you to choose an assignment group, you need to choose which assignment(s) you want to select before you can progress to the next assignment. Open Modules In Course Navigation, click the Modules link. Choose Assignme...

How do I view my grades in a current course?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

The Grades page in a course displays all current grades for all course assignments. You can also view scoring details, comments, and rubrics. If your instructor is using multiple grading periods, you can also filter grades by grading period. If you have any c...

How do I add a comment to a submission as a student?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

You can add comments to a submission by opening an assignment from the Grades page. You can add text comments, media comments, or attach files. You may also be able to add emojis. When adding a media comment, you can record or upload media. You can record med...

How do I view my Learning Mastery scores in the Grades page?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

Learning Mastery scores are used by your instructor to measure performance based on classroom standards, or outcomes. Outcome scores may be tied to assignments and other items throughout Canvas. If your Grades page shows Assignments and Learning Mastery tabs ...

How do I use the icons and colors in the Grades page?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

There are different icons on the Grades page. Depending on the type of assignment submission, grading rules, and comments, you will see different icons. Embed this Video Submission Type Icons The following icons represent different assignmen...

How do I use the icons and colors in the Grades page?

Canvas: Student How-Tos

There are different icons on the Grades page. Depending on the type of assignment submission, grading rules, and comments, you will see different icons. Embed this Video Submission Type Icons The following icons represent different assignmen...