October Canvas Updates
What's new in Canvas? Check it out!
Canvas in San Diego Unified School District: This information is for SDUSD District Staff only. Please do not share with students or parents. Thank you.
If you are unable to log into Canvas, please contact your Ed Tech Point of Contact. For an updated list on Ed Tech Point of Contact's, please CLICK HERE.
On-line Professional Development
The introductory course for Canvas is open and all staff should be auto-enrolled into the class.
Please CLICK HERE to access the Canvas PD for SDUSD Staff. Log in using your district email and Active Directory information
If you cannot see or access the Canvas PD for SDUSD Staff, please CLICK HERE to join the class.
Hot Tip!
Module 1 contains information supporting:
- Logging in to Canvas
- Navigating Canvas
- Courses
- Course Tools (Announcements, Discussions, Pages, and Modules)
- Importing/Exporting Content between Courses
- Course Settings
- Creating Groups
- Additional Support
Canvas Supports
Check out the Need Help Module in the Canvas PD for SDUSD Staff, or CLICK HERE to learn more.
- Canvas offers 24/7/365 support. Use the Help button in the left-hand, blue navigation column to access a variety of support tools and resources.
- Contact your Ed Tech Point of Contact for support and resources to get you started. CLICK HERE for a current Point of Contact list.
Training & PD
The Ed Tech Department has developed on-line professional development. CLICK HERE to visit the Canvas PD developed by the Ed Tech Department for SDUSD Staff.
Want additional support?
- Host an on-site training (talk to your site administrator.)
- Contact your Ed Tech Point of Contact for small group support.
- Take a look at the Canvas PD for SDUSD Staff, and follow up with your Ed Tech Point of Contact.
Need additional Canvas training?
The Ed Tech Department is currently able to provide on-line professional development. CLICK HERE to visit our Canvas PD for SDUSD Staff course. If additional support is needed:
- Please talk to your site administrator about hosting an on-site training.
- Contact your Ed Tech Point of Contact for small group support.
- Take a look at the Canvas PD for SDUSD Staff, and follow up with your Ed Tech Point of Contact for additional and specific support.
New Canvas Features: NBC Learn & Safari Montage
When creating a page, assignment, quiz, or discussion, take a close look at the menu when editing. In the bottom row, you will notice a youtube link and a green leaf (Kahn Academy), just to the right is a small, blue caret. Clicking this will reveal a menu of web tools that be integrated into your Canvas resources.
Click here to view a job aid and watch a brief video showcasing how to effectively and efficiently utilize these resources.
Click here to view a job aid and watch a brief video showcasing how to effectively and efficiently utilize these resources.
Wondering about your web-presence? Get ideas for home pages here!
Thinking about how your Canvas homepage might look? Check out these resources for ideas: Canvas Course Templates & Examples
Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to review this S'more. Please contact your Ed Tech Point of Contact with any additional questions.