If you are new to Canvas, welcome! You are in the right place to get started. While Canvas is designed to be streamlined and user friendly, there is a lot to learn and it can be overwhelming. We recommend that you follow the steps outlined below to help you get started. Avoid the temptation to jump right in and see what happens. Starting with a proper introduction to Canvas will save you time and frustration.
Watch Introduction Recordings - Welcome to Canvas Training Recordings:
Play in Your Sandbox Practice Course – found on your dashboard
Request additional sandboxes for use as master courses and content storage
Follow the course set up check list.
Explore the Canvas Guides - Step by step guides on how to do anything in Canvas: http://guides.canvaslms.com
Ask for Live Help - Contact Canvas 24/7/365
Help button inside Canvas vccs.instructure.com
This short video provides a quick overview of the canvas user experience. It gives a tour of important areas in Canvas, introduces key terms, and demonstrates what a course generally looks like.
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Email: OLIT: olit@virginiawestern.edu Carrie Halpin: chalpin@virginiawestern.edu |
Brown Library
3095 Colonial Ave. SW
Phone: 540.857.7303
