Canvas 101 for Students Lesson Overview: Navigating Canvas & Using Help

In this lesson, you will learn how to navigate inside of the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), which browsers and plug-ins work best with Canvas, and how to access the Help button and use Canvas student guides.

Module Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you will be able to:

MO1-1. Demonstrate the ability to access the home page, course modules, assignments, discussions, quizzes, and grades by locating these areas within the LMS and then answering a knowledge check question.
MO1-2. Identify the recommended web browsers or plug-ins for optimal compatibility and performance with the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
MO1-3. Differentiate between the various help resources available within Canvas, such as how to ask instructors for help, report a problem, contact Canvas Support, and access Canvas student guides.

Course Overview Visual

Course overview of each learning module, starting with an Introduction, moving to Modules 1 through 4, and ending with a course survey.

The lessons in Module 1: Navigating Canvas & Using Help are listed below for a quick overview and easy navigation. Each lesson has a knowledge check question that will help you check your knowledge as you progress to the next lesson of the module.