Essentials

Required Materials

• Regular Access to the CANVAS app (either on a smartphone or a computer)

• Optional: Creating Career Success: A Flexible Plan for the World of Work, F. Fabricant et. Al, 1st Edition.

• Since this is an online class, you will need appropriate technology to complete online homework and participate live collaboration sessions with your peers (a smart phone, tablet or laptop with a microphone and camera) and wireless internet or hotspot.

What is CANVAS?

In the video below, you will learn about your Canvas Dashboard and Global Navigation links. You’ll also learn about navigating a course and accessing assignments.

FOR MORE SUPPORT

For more support with Canvas, visit our Academic Support Online FAQ. You can also complete the Student PASS Help or Password Reset form. One of our staff members will get back to you. If you would like tutoring for your class, check our updated Online Panther Learning Lab schedule.

How do I Access my CANVAS account the first time?

Your Canvas log in is DIFFERENT than your PAWS log in! To log in to your Canvas courses, follow the steps below:

1. Go to hartnell.instructure.com

2. Use the following credentials to log in:

Username: [Student ID #]

Example: 1234567

Password: [8-digit date of birth]

Example: 01011990 (if your birthday is January 1st, 1990)

3. Click "Log in"

That's it! You should now see all of your Canvas courses.

If you are familiar with online courses, this class could feel comfortable. If this is the first time you will be taking an online course, I encourage you to learn how to use Canvas and to make sure you have reliable internet connection and a reliable computer. Online classes have many advantages, but they are usually time consuming and require students to be organized and able to work independently.

Having solid skills in time management and self-motivation is very important for you to be successful in this class. It will be your responsibility to log into the class to complete assignments, check for new announcements, and review the deadlines listed in the syllabus.

The class will have a number of important concepts that require time and energy to understand, so you will have to study. To successfully complete this online course, you will have to read the information in Canvas, complete assignments, quizzes and exams. There is a significant amount of effort that will be required to pass the class with a solid grade.

Because this is an online course, you are required to master the material outside of a classroom setting. During the weeks in this semester, you will need many hours per week of studying in order to complete the assignments and other work for this class. If you are highly motivated, then this is the course for you. This class will provide you with a good overview to be successful in college, as well as the opportunity to interact with a wide variety of students from many different backgrounds.

What I will expect from you:

1. You will strive to be an active participant in this course and do your best to meet due dates.

2. You will maintain and open line of communication with me.

3. You will contact me when you have concerns.

4. You will treat your peers with dignity and respect.

5. When you make a mistake (because you will, we all do), you will view it as an opportunity to learn and grow.

6. You will be successful

What you can expect from me:

1. I will regularly communicate with you.

2. I will be flexible.

3. I will provide a supportive and trustworthy environment for you to share and discuss ideas.

4. I will care about your learning and challenge you to acquire new skills and knowledge.

5. I will treat you with dignity and respect.

6. I won't be perfect. I am human and will make mistakes at times. I will view mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow.