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This is a self-paced course that contains tutorials and instructions to prepare students for using Canvas at Chaffey College. Students are not required to complete this course - it is intended to serve as an online resource.

What is Canvas?

Navigation

This course uses Canvas modules and pages to layout it's content. To get started, you can select the Modules link on the left-hand, course menu OR toggle through the following course sections on the table below:

	MODULE 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Review web browser requirements when using Canvas Know software and hardware requirements when taking an online course Using the Canvas App Identify Canvas technical support
	MODULE 2: CANVAS GLOBAL NAVIGATION Module 2 reviews information about the basics of navigating the global functions available for students in Canvas. These functions include: Global Navigation Account Settings Dashboard Calendar Inbox (Conversations) Help
	MODULE 3: COURSE NAVIGATION Module 3 reviews most items that you will encounter navigating your actual course. These items include: Course Navigation Announcements Modules Discussions Assignments Quizzes/Exams Grades
	MODULE 4: ONLINE STUDENT READINESS Module 4 reviews the important aspects of being an online student. It will help you understand communication tools, managing your time, and how to be successful in an online setting. Learn the importance of participation Identify different strategies to being successful in an online environment Understand Netiquette Guidelines

Need Help?

If you have a question about Canvas that is not covered in this "Look Around" course, please take a look at the Canvas student guides or video guides.