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Tips for Observers and Parents:
You need a PAIRING code:
1. Your child can generate a code through their Canvas (web version)
2. Instructors can also generate pairing codes (if given appropriate permissions)Create Your Account:
1. Visit the URL of your school’s Canvas instance
- You may have to use https://asd5.instructure.com and click on the "Parent of a Canvas User?" in the top right corner
2. (or) Download the “Canvas Parent App” and create your account there **If you have additional children from the same institution - CLICK HERE**
TIP # 1: Customize Your Dashboard!
- Color code each child's course tile or
- Rename each course tile with a nickname
- Rearrange dashboard tiles
TIP # 2: Adjust Your Notifications
- Account > Notifications.. And adjust
TIP # 3: Visit the Calendar
- View calendar events by week, month, or agenda list
- Only 10 course and group calendars will be shown at one time
- Icons indicate:
TIP # 4: Message a teacher
- The Canvas inbox allows you to communicate with teachers
TIP # 5: View grades
- Select VIEW GRADES from the dashboard for a high-level overview
- OR Select a course dash card from the dashboard > grades for more detail
TIP # 6: Download “CANVAS PARENT” App
TIP # 7: Log in to CANVAS PARENT (iOS) (Android)
TIP # 8: View Courses (iOS) (Android)
- The default view shows the course list and current grade
- Tap the course name for more information
TIP # 9: View the Calendar on the app! (iOS) (Android)
- The app allows you to see events and assignments for one student at a time.
- Multiple dots indicate multiple assignments or events
- Select the assignment to “Set Reminder”
TIP # 10: Set Alerts! (iOS) (Android)
- Manage alerts for your linked children including:
- Course grades
- Missing assignments
- Assignment grades
- Announcements
- Go to Manage Students > select student > adjust alerts
- Then, view alerts (iOS) (Android)