LibGuides: Library Services: Canvas Learning Management System

Canvas and JCSU

Johnson C. Smith University uses the Canvas Learning Management System to deliver courses online. Your Canvas login and password is the same as your university email and Office365 account.

Canvas URL: jcsu.instructure.com

Technical Recommendations: Tune-up Your Device for Online Classes
It is recommended that you have access to a desktop or laptop computer as your main
device for courses, and do not attempt quizzes with a cellular device.

The preferred browser for accessing Canvas is Google Chrome. However, for accessibility
concerns where a screen reader is needed, Firefox should be used.

CANVAS HELP:
Students Support: 704-330-1300
Canvas Faculty Support: Dr. John Bannister 704-378-1152, jbannister@jcsu.edu

Canvas Resources for Students

eLearning @ JCSU: Preparing to Take an Online Course

Online Student Handbook
This Online Student Handbook is intended to assist students as they successfully
complete their online, hybrid, or web-enhanced courses at Johnson C. Smith
University (JCSU).

Jump Start Videos for Students

Dashboard Overview (Students)
Learn about managing your dashboard and sidebar.
Assignments Overview (Students)
Learn about viewing and accessing assignments in Canvas.
Assignment Submissions (Students)
Learn about the different ways you can submit assignments in Canvas.
Calendar
Learn how to use the Calendar to keep track of important events and assignments.
Communication
Learn how to view, manage, and send direct messages to individuals or groups of people using the Conversations tool.
Discussions Overview (Students)
Learn how to view, reply to, and edit discussion posts.
Feedback Overview (Students)
Learn how to leave feedback for your peers on peer review assignments and how to view feedback left on your submissions by teachers or other students.
Files (Students)
Learn how to access, manage, and organize your user files in Canvas.
Grades
Learn how to check your grades in Canvas.
LockDown Browser & Monitor
Learn how to use Respondus LockDown Browser while taking quizzes.
Quizzes
Learn how to access and take quizzes, and view your quiz results.

Getting Started with Canvas as an Instructor

Jump Start Videos for Faculty

Canvas Overview (Instructors)
Learn about navigating through Canvas and managing your dashboard and sidebar.
Announcements Overview (Instructors)
This video will give you an overview of Announcements.
Assignments Overview (Instructors)
Learn about the Assignments Index page, assignment groups, and assignment creation.
Calendar Overview (Instructors)
Learn how to view and create events, assignments, and assignment groups in the Calendar.
Chat Overview (Instructors)
Learn how to access and participate in Chat.
Commons Overview (Instructors)
Learn about Canvas Commons.
Course and Student Analytics Overview (Instructors)
Learn how to access course and student analytics in Canvas.
Course Home Page Customization (Instructors)
Learn how to customize your course home page.
Course Settings (Instructors)
Learn about course settings.
Discussions Overview (Instructors)
Learn about the Discussions Index page and discussion creation.
Files Overview (Instructors)
Learn how to access and manage files in Canvas.
Gradebook Overview (Instructors)
Learn how to use the Gradebook in Canvas.
Modules Overview (Instructors)
Learn how to create and manage Modules in your course.
Outcomes Overview (Instructors)
Learn how to create, search for, and manage outcomes at the course level. You will also learn how to link them to student learning mastery.
Pages Overview (Instructors)
Learn how to create and manage Pages in Canvas.
People Overview (Instructors)
Learn how to add and view users in your course in Canvas.
Quizzes Overview (Instructors)
Learn how to create and manage quizzes in a Canvas course.
Rubrics Overview (Instructors)
Learn how to create and manage rubrics at the course level.
SpeedGrader Overview (Instructors)
Learn how to use SpeedGrader to grade and comment on assignment submissions.