Helpful Stuff for
Canvas

Below are links that help with everything you need to know to be successful with classwork on canvas.

Note: Use Modules to access assignments for the week. It automatically organizes the work for you. If you go to the Assignments page you'll just get confused-ignore it.

How to Survive Online Learning

#1 MUST BE PROACTIVE
  • Start work as soon as it is available- there's a reason it's available when it is, even if the teacher doesn't tell you!
  • Compete work the day before it's due
  • Due dates are for turning work in, not starting it. 
#2 PLAN FOR STUFF TO GO WRONG
  • Don't expect help from instructor outside of "school hours" (Monday-Friday 9:15-4:15). 
  • Set up a daily/weekly schedule
  • Expect uploading/downloading to take 3x longer than you think it will.
  • Need some cushion time incase stuff goes down like: internet, the online platform, the power, zombies start attacking your neighborhood, basically expect the unexpected.
#3 UNDERSTAND the BASICS, don't just know'em
  • How to send/receive Email and Canvas Messages
  • How to attach/upload/download documents.
  • How to identify and change file formats.
#4 OVER-COMMUNICATION
  • Stuff will go wrong, mistakes can be made, people get sick, JUST TELL THE INSTRUCTORS IT ASAP!
  • Tone maters- Avoid Blaming! Instead use “I” statements and avoid using “you” in any form of communication.
    • Examples:
      • Poor Communication = “why did you give me a zero on yesterday’s assignment”?
        • 1st– never assume educators“give” grades, you earn them.
        • 2nd– Do your due diligence to try and figure it out on your own first! check the due date ad the title of the assignment– maybe you misread stuff, it may have been turned in late. If that’s the case check with the instructor about trying to make it up.
        • 3rd– the instructor appreciates more specific information– which assignment specifically are you having issues with so they don’t have to try and dig as much to figure it out.
      •  Effective Communication = “I saw I ended up with a zero for yesterday’s assignment and didn’t see any comments. I’m trying to figure out why I got a zero since I thought I uploaded the assignment on time. I checked it again and looks like the file was there and the correct format. I’m not sure what to do next, can you help me figure it? Is there still time to fix it?”
        • Explaining why you are concerned, what you did do, and what you tried to do to resolve the issue on your own will help get you get the problem resolved faster and avoid extra back and forth messaging.

General Class Stuff

Late Work Policy

Grades

Assignments, Projects, & Quizzes

Full Class Syllabus

This is the handout given in class at the beginning of the year that has all the information you will need to know inorder to have a successful year. It includes the info above and so much more!