Respiratory Care New Student Orientation – Step 8

Accessing Canvas

Click the button to view your Canvas dashboard. This is where you will access your course information.

Canvas Dashboard

Be sure to bookmark the link!

You will also be able to log into your Canvas dashboard through your myBoiseState student center.

In this video, Canvas Overview, learn about navigating and accessing assignments.

Using Canvas

Canvas learning management system contains the materials and tools that allow you to interact with course content, your instructor, and other students. You are expected to learn how to use Canvas before classes begin. Instructors will not teach you how to use Canvas.

Communicating through Canvas

Announcements The Announcements tool is used for accessing announcements from your instructor or from the Canvas administrator. Access announcements from within a course or from the Canvas home screen.

Discussions The Discussion tool provides a space to have asynchronous (not at the same time) or synchronous (at the same time) discussions about course content. You may have multiple discussion forums set up in your course.

Inbox Inbox is a messaging tool used to communicate with a course, a group, an individual student, or a group of students. Use Inbox to communicate with other people in your course at any time.

Regardless of the tools used, you should always follow good netiquette and communicate clearly. To learn more see Communicating Online.

Accessing Course Content

Once you enter a course, you will see the course homepage. Course designs vary somewhat so course menus may differ slightly from one another.

Course Menu and Content

The course Main Menu contains links to course information, modules, and helpful links to tools and student resources.

Getting Help

There are several ways to access Canvas support.

• Call the Help Desk at (208) 426-4357
• Tutorials and online support is available through the Canvas Student Guide.
• Your instructor and program support staff

Accommodations for Online Participation

Boise State students with disabilities who need accommodations to fully participate in any online class can contact the Educational Access Center for assistance.