OOTB | Getting started with Canvas Dashboard: Instructors

Kelli Sorensen

What is the purpose of this guide?

The purpose of this guide is to help instructors orient themselves with Canvas Dashboard and provide them with the necessary support to get started in an efficient and effective manner.

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Tag location for each step

Step 1: Your Dashboard

Page: Dashboard page

Secondary button: Start tomorrow

Actions: Snooze 1.00 day

Step 2: Manage your account

Page: Dashboard page

Anchored to: Global navigation menu: Account link

Step 3: Your Inbox

Page: Dashboard page

Anchored to: Dashboard page: Global navigation menu: Inbox link

Next button: Next

Actions: URL link: /profile/communication

Step 4: Control your notifications

Page: Account notifications page

Next button: Next

Actions: URL link: /calendar

Step 5: Stay organized

Page: Calendar page

Support Articles

• How do I use the Dashboard as an instructor?
• How do I use the To Do list and sidebar in the Dashboard as an instructor?
• How do I use the Global Navigation Menu?
• How do I change the settings in my user account?
• How do I connect to web services outside of Canvas?
• How do I edit my profile in my user account?
• How do I add a profile picture in my user account?
• How do I select personal pronouns in my user account?
• How do I set a time zone in my user account?
• How do I change my login password in my user account?
• What is the Inbox?
• How do I reply to a message in the Inbox?
• How do I manage my Canvas notification settings?
• How do I manage notifications for a single course?
• How do I edit or delete an event or assignment in the Calendar?
• How do I add an assignment from the Calendar?
• How do I add an event to a course calendar?