Adding Observer to Canvas Course

Here are the instructions for adding an observer to your Canvas course.

• Typically you will be adding a paraprofessional who needs to follow a student's work and grades.

• If you have been asked by a parent to make them an observer, I suggest that you direct them to these instructions from the website. (These instructions allow the parent(s) to see the student in ALL classes, not just yours)

To add an observer: (there is a walk-through video posted below)

1. Go to the course, and click the blue "People" navigation link.

1. Click the maroon "+ People" button.

1. Type or copy the email address of the observer into the box.

2. Change the "Role" on the dropdown menu from Student to "Observer"

3. Click "Next"

1. Verify that the information is correct, and click "Add Users".

1. The new observer will no in the list, but will be showing as "Observing:Nobody" - find the 3 vertical dots to the far right of their name. (If the observer is not linked to a student, they will not be able to see grade details.)

1. Click "Link to Students".

1. Find the student or students by typing or using the "browse" link.

1. Once you have made your selections, click "Update"

1. That's it. You're done!