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Canvas Support

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DVC students and instructors use Canvas to communicate, share materials, post and submit assignments, and more!

Are you new to Canvas? 

  • Students can self-enroll in our training course, Canvas Expert Badge, for an overview of Canvas features, tips and tools. 
  • Employees can self-enroll in our training course, , for an overview of how to set up a Canvas course. 
  • All Canvas users at DVC have access to Canvas 24/7 support. In Canvas, navigate to “Help” (the “?”) in the lefthand side global navigation menu and select "Chat with Canvas Support (Student)" or “Chat with Canvas Support (faculty)”. 

Canvas Support for Students

    • Log in to and click the Canvas tile. 
    • Visit and log in with your InSite username and password. 
    • Download the for additional access.

    • Courses are added via and automatically populate on Canvas. Your course will automatically appear in Canvas on the first day of the term. Log in to Canvas on your course start date to begin!
    • If you do not see your course, verify your enrollment on , contact Admissions and Records, or directly contact your instructor. 

    • Learn more about contacting your instructor through .

    • To request a chosen first name (in addition to your legal name) visit Admissions and Records forms to fill out a "Request for Chosen Name." Your username and email will not change. For further information visit the to learn more.
    • To designate a chosen name that only appears on Canvas discussion boards, messages, and comments,
    • Learn more about . 

    • Learn more about . 

    • Learn how to directly on a discussion reply. 
    • Learn how to into a discussion reply.
    • Visit the Technology Resources Hub "" to learn how to find and download images and take screenshots.

    • Learn more about . 
    • Learn more about completing a and/or completing a quiz in .

  • Please note: Not all faculty use Canvas for grading, so check your course syllabus for detailed information about how your instructor keeps track of grades. 

    • Learn how to on Canvas.

    • Learn more about from your instructor on Canvas.
    • Learn more about from your instructor in Canvas gradebook.

  • Your Canvas username and password are the same as your InSite username and password. If you forgot your username/password, click "Look up username" or "Forgot password" on the .

    • Access 24/7 Canvas Chat support. When logged into Canvas, click "Help" in the global navigation menu (far left) and select "Chat with Canvas Support (Student)."
    • Search the complete .
    • Get peer help on campus or online through DVC's Student Centers.
    • Contact Admissions and Records to verify enrollment. 

Canvas Support for Faculty and Staff

    • Access 24/7 Canvas Chat support through the"Help" icon in the lefthand side global navigation menu and select “Chat with Canvas Support (faculty)”.
    • Explore Online Teaching Support.
    • Drop-in to our Professional Development Center for Canvas Support.
    • Book a zoom appointment with our Canvas Trainer and Administrator, nskapura@dvc.edu.  
    • Submit a Canvas Service Request for administrative needs. 
    Online Teaching Support

    • Self-enroll in the Beginner's Guide to Canvas training to learn and review Canvas tools.
    • Complete 4CD's Becoming an Effective Online Instructor (BEOI) training, which meets requirement for teaching online, including hybrid courses. Enroll through GROW on InSite.
    • to learn more about online teaching.
    • Review for updates and more.

    • Log into and click the "Canvas" tile
    • Visit and log in with your InSite username and password.
    • Download the "" for additional access.
    • Customize your course list on your dashboard.
    • If you do not see your Canvas course, submit an IT ticket request or email help@4cd.edu

    • Learn more about how to .
    • Review the two types of Canvas Quizzes:
    • Learn how to . 

    • Review the to understand requirements and best practices in online attendance.
    • See the California State policy () for details on attendance (including excessive absences) and factoring participation into student grades.

    • Learn more about .

    • Learn more about .
    • Learn more about .
    • Clean up and clarify your .
    • to designate a chosen name. This name will only appear on Canvas discussion boards, messages and comments.
    • Update your .

    • Learn more about how to and to a module.
    • Read more about in Canvas.

    • Learn how to directly on a discussion reply.
    • Learn how to embed a into a discussion reply.
    • Visit our Technology Resources Hub "" to learn how to find and download images and take screenshots.

    • Review the basics of .
    • Learn more about .
    • Reach out to students using gradebook's "" feature.

    • Learn how to contact your students using .

    • To integrate or embed an online textbook and/or LTI, complete the .

    • to assign a student an incomplete.
    • Request Canvas support for your incomplete student through the .

    • for a non-instructional Canvas shell and/or a course copy.

    • Self-enroll in the to access course design resources.
    • from Canvas Commons
    • for one-on-one support.