Need help with Canvas:
Content/grading: Department Head
Formatting/layout and tech support: Contact Blake St Louis (bstlouis@bcdschool.org)
Student information: Registrar (registrar@bcdschool.org)
What is Canvas?
Beaver's internal Learning Management System (LMS) used for distributing class content and grading.
When do I use Canvas?
Build out class sites and update them regularly with important class materials, assignments and deadlines, and grades.
You control what is published and can schedule future items. Help students stay organized by reducing visible materials and only publishing current content.
Who can see what I post in Canvas?
Students should be referencing Canvas regularly to access all of your class materials. Students only have access to materials for the current term.
Caregivers can see their student’s: course materials and resources, assignment calendar and to-do list; ongoing feedback/grades.
Where do I access Canvas?
We recommend accessing your Canvas account through the waffle when logged into your school email.
Canvas online vs the app
Online portal: gives teachers, students and caregivers more access to content (course content, assignment calendars, feedback/grades)
App: list of assignments due by week, overall grade (only available for US caregivers)
Learn more about Canvas Student Mobile Features here.
How do I use Canvas?
Check out these helpful resources and ask colleagues for help!
Internally Created Resources:
Instructor Best Practices:
Offers best practices for instructors to enhance teaching, engagement, and course design within Canvas.
US Canvas 101:
Provides an overview of Canvas for the US - why we use it and the basics of how to use it.
US Spring 2024 Workshop with Canvas Advice/Examples from Colleagues
See slides 6-9 to view sample homepages and key features/tips
Canvas Tutorials/Resources:
Instructor Guides:
The Canvas Instructor Guide provides comprehensive support for teachers on using Canvas, covering topics from creating assignments to managing course settings. There are video and written tutorials.
Instructor Troubleshooting:
This guide helps instructors troubleshoot common issues in Canvas, including problems with assignments, grading, navigation, and student access.