Wiki Page, Oklahoma High School- Drama/Theatre Course (OK Art Tech): 0.3 How to Navigate Canvas

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Start Here! Navigating Canvas

Expectations in Canvas

Canvas is the platform you will use to complete this course. Even if you complete an assignment on paper, it will be submitted to Canvas to be graded. To be successful, it is important to be willing to learn the features of Canvas.

Daily expectations

Work in modules during your scheduled class time.

Take your time, read the information carefully, and ask questions to create quality work.

Participate in all discussions and complete assignments/quizzes.

Use respectful dialogue in all situations in your online course, following your school's classroom and online class policy.

The next pages in this module will teach you how to use Canvas to successfully complete this course. Topics will include:

1. Navigating Canvas

2. Communication

3. Modules

4. Assignments

5. Grades and Feedback

There are several ways to navigate Canvas to find what you need. This page discusses important features.

Navigation options are located on the left side of the page.

The global navigation menu (column on the far left side of the page with a blue background) allows you to move between courses and a calendar.

Your dashboard is what you see when you log in and includes your course button. Click on your course to access your work.

The course navigation menu (blue text on the left side of the page) allows you to move within a course to view your homepage, course announcements, and course modules.

The "To Do" list on the right side of the screen will help you know what assignments are due and coming up.

Note: Do NOT rely on the to-do list only when completing your work. Because this course is organized into modules, you should use the weekly modules to complete assignments.

Course Navigation Options

Home- The homepage contains links to each module and a link to the syllabus, Start Here! module, Art Tech information, and the course schedule for the semester. If you get lost in Canvas, navigate to the home page to start again.

Announcements- Your teacher will make announcements that contain important information. Any announcements your teacher shares will be displayed at the top of this page and under the Announcements tab.

Modules- To access your work in this class, select Modules on the course navigation menu. Each module equals one week's worth of work and should be completed in order.

Grades- The Grades tab will take you to a list of your grades and assignments. There will be options for you to check feedback and resubmit assignments.

Watch the video below to learn more about the options above.

Video: Canvas Overview (Students)

Canvas by Instructure. (2025, Apr 28). Canvas Overview (Students). [Video]. Instructure Community. https://app.guidde.com/share/playbooks/bzcagbJGT4RWRX5MP4Heeb

Click the button at the bottom of the video to access the closed captions.