Canvas for 4th & 5th Grade Families
Terra Linda Elementary
October 5, 2020
Dear 4th & 5th Grade Families,
This year, we made the decision to use Canvas for our online learning management system in our upper grades. This is the same system used in our middle and high schools. It's also what many colleges are using now. I'm excited that our elementary students get to experience this online system with just one of their teachers before they head to middle school where all of their teachers will be using it. This is also a great opportunity for parents/guardians to learn how to navigate Canvas in support of their child's learning.
Step 1: Create a Canvas Account
If you haven't yet set up a Parent/Guardian Canvas account, please open the document linked below. It will guide you through each of the steps.
Step 2: Learn how to Navigate your Canvas Account
You can watch any of these videos for tips:
- Canvas 101: Basic introduction to navigating Canvas — the learning management system used by our 4rd-5th grade teachers (4 minutes)
- Canvas 102: Navigating the calendar and dashboard in Canvas (4 minutes)
- Canvas 103: Managing Canvas notifications (3 minutes)
- Canvas 104: Grades, scores and feedback in Canvas (4 minutes)
- Canvas 105: How to communicate with teachers in Canvas (2 minutes)
- Canvas Webinar: Includes the above topics as well as how to set up a Parent/Guardian Canvas Account (45 minutes)
You can also open this link: https://bsd.instructure.com/courses/42266/modules then click on "Modules" for instructions for each element of Canvas.
Still have questions or need help? Join me at either of these Canvas Help Sessions this week:
- Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30pm
- Thursday, October 8 at 8:30am
Zoom Info for both Canvas Help Sessions:
- Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 959 7926 2449
- Passcode: Tigers
If you need to participate in a language other than English, please contact the Terra Linda office so we can arrange an interpreted session at another time.
I will begin each session with a few minutes devoted to helping parents/guardians set up their Canvas Account. We will then transition into tips to navigating within Canvas.
Why is it important to have an active Canvas Account?
Your Canvas Account allows you to be a better partner in your child's education. You can see what your child sees in their Canvas Account. This means you can see what was assigned, view videos that teachers post, see feedback teachers give your child, and know if you child has missed an assignment or needs to make improvements to things they have submitted. You can also send messages to your child's teacher.
I hope you take the time to set up a Canvas Account and to check in often on your child's progress. Join me this week if you have any questions.
Christy
Questions? Contact Terra Linda
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- Call Terra Linda at 503-356-2490. If you leave a message, we will call you back.
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