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Steps for adding people to your course.

The steps for adding people to your course have been updated to include more options. When you choose People from the course Navigation menu on the left of your course, the Add People window includes options for adding students by email (w1234567@apps.losrios.edu), by Login ID (w1234567), or by SIS ID (w1234567). This is the process for using the ubiquitous w-id:

adding people to your course

  1. Select Login ID or SIS ID
  2. Type in the students’ w-ID, e.g. w1234567
  3. Select Role (the default is Student)
  4. Select the Section, if necessary
  5. Select the Next button

You will see the student name displayed, and if it is correct select the Add Users button. You can also select Cancel or Start Over.

Questions? Reply to this email (itctraining@arc.losrios.edu) or call Canvas Help ((916) 568-3199) for immediate assistance.

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Canvas Help 24/7

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Call Canvas directly at (916) 568-3199 for help from awesome experts!

The number is on the Canvas Help menu from the Canvas dashboard.

Canvas Fest #1

Canvas Fest #1

Hello Canvas Instructors!

*We want to hear from you!

As an early adopter of Canvas, you have charted the great unknown of a new LMS. You have dealt with enrollment challenges and a few other snags in the system, but you are also learning how to work effectively and efficiently in Canvas.

We invite you to this informal session where you will have an opportunity to tell us what’s working well and what’s not. You will also get a chance to share your tips and tricks, and to give advice to instructors who will be adopting Canvas next semester.

When: February 14, 3:00-4:30 PM (come when you can)
Where: Instructional Technology Center (ITC) Training Room
Valentine’s Day snacks served

*Start the conversation now on the CanvasFest1 Google Doc
Add your comments/suggestions under the various topics and please add your name so colleagues can contact you with questions and updates!

Show recent Announcements on your course Home page in Canvas!

Use the Settings menu > Course Details tab > scroll down to More Options to Set # of Announcements (don’t forget to select Update Course Details)

Announcements

Latest from LRCCD – Canvas People list and OGS rosters:

Canvas rosters are now being automatically synced with the OGS rosters. If you notice any discrepancies between the two rosters, please send an email to ITCTraining@arc.losrios.edu and we will be happy to help resolve the issue.

Instructors can use the Canvas roster (People) to:

  • Add users in the student role

select People>select +People> use w-id, one per line (email is not necessary)

  • To Remove Users (Conclude) users

select People>click on the student’s name to view their profile>under Memberships, click the Conclude link

(If you Conclude a student in error, you can Restore them later and their work will be restored, as well.)

 

For more instructions and illustrations, visit the ARC Canvas Updates document at bit.ly/canvas-updates which is continually populated with the latest guidance, news, and links to training.

Canvas News!-Welcome to the ARC Spring 2017 Semester!

Canvas News
For support during this first week of Canvas use, these are some helpful resources:
·         The ARC Canvas Updates document at bit.ly/canvas-updates is continually populated with the latest guidance, news, and links to training.
·         Sign up for and attend a Facilitated Canvas Webinar (you must “Create an Account” first). Webinars on multiple topics may be attended as often as you like from now through December 31, 2017!
·         Watch for ARC trainings to be announced in the weekly ITC Training emails or see what’s available on the Workshops & Drop-In Labs schedule
·         Visit the ITC during regular Drop-In hours: Tuesday 1:30-3:30, Wednesday 9:30-11:00, and Friday 1:00-3:00.
After you login to Canvas, use the Help button at the bottom of the Global Navigation menu to access:
·         Canvas 24/7 Phone Support which connects you directly with Canvas support personnel: (916) 568-3199.
·         Search the Canvas Guides to find answers to a specific question. From there, you can also jump directly to the Canvas Instructor Guide or Video Guide for materials organized alphabetically by course feature.