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How Will PALs Use Canvas?
How Will PALs Use Canvas?
Canvas is where all communications and classwork will be happening for your English 1A course(s). Your students will likely need help learning how to navigate Canvas and how to submit assignments through Canvas.
All PAL communications, announcements, and paperwork will be submitted through Canvas.
You can find the links to Web Time Entry, the Absence reporting form, the PAL Verification Survey and more on Canvas.
You should post once a week to the PAL Discussions in Canvas
You should only access Cranium Cafe through Canvas.
The PAL program will be sending out weekly reminders on Friday of each week through Canvas.
PAL Canvas Permissions
PAL Canvas Permissions
PALs cannot access student grades/ assignment/ quiz submissions, access any content that is locked or unpublished, access the "People" tab if it's hidden, or view student ID numbers. PALs also cannot enter grades on any assignments.
PALs can view and post in discussions; view assignment instructions, quizzes, pages, and modules; receive any class messages or announcements that are posted to the entire class; see and participate in groups they are added to.
All materials for class and for the PAL program will be posted here. Most communication will also take place here. Please be sure to log into the PAL Canvas page at least once each shift.
All materials for class and for the PAL program will be posted here. Most communication will also take place here. Please be sure to log into the PAL Canvas page at least once each shift.
Canvas Set Up
Canvas Set Up
Access Canvas: (1) the Chaffey.edu website/ My Chaffey portal, or (2) https://canvas.chaffey.edu/
Your Canvas Login: Portal username and password
Canvas Notifications: Consider adjusting the Notifications in the Canvas Settings to meet your needs. Watch this video tutorial for the suggested set up.
The Canvas Student app: You can check on your class, PAL announcements/ messages, and send messages with this free app.
Your Canvas Profile: It helps your students get to know you better if you add a picture or yourself and some background information to your Canvas profile.
All instructors have been given instructions on creating (1) a PAL group, (2) a PAL group homepage, and (3) a PAL Tutoring button on their course navigation menu.
Please be sure to review the Week 1 Modules, introduction, or other materials your instructor posts to learn how they will use Canvas and organize their course for the semester.
Your students will use your PAL group to find your Cranium Card, which will display your appointment calendar. You can also add your hours, a welcome video, and other resources on your PAL Group Homepage.
After your instructor publishes your class, be sure to set up your PAL Group Home Page using the instructions below:
PAL Group Home Set-Up Instructions
For a guide on how to set up the PAL Group home page, watch this video tutorial for
For a guide on downloading and uploading the PAL homepage buttons, watch this video tutorial.
For a guide on Inserting the PAL homepage buttons, watch this video tutorial.
For tips on setting up your PAL group homepage, watch this video tutorial.
To upload a YouTube video into Canvas, watch this video tutorial.
No PAL group or PAL button yet? Please message your instructor and a PAL coordinator with these instructions on how to set up a PAL group & button.
No students in your group? Or students can't access the group page? Watch this video on how to add students to your group.
Feeling Adventurous?
Feeling Adventurous?
Check out the video tutorials below on how to use other Group features:
The PAL group Announcement feature & People button will allow you to send messages to the whole class or individual students throughout the semester. These communications and reminders will help you advertise your sessions!
You should send your first announcement sometime during the first week of class to let your students know (1) who you are, (2) how you'll help them, and (3) your session times for the first week of class.
PALs should send one announcement a week through their Canvas Course PAL Group.
To send a message to just one student, use the People button on your course navigation or on your group's navigation menu. Watch this video tutorial for a demo.
Canvas Trouble Shooting
Canvas Trouble Shooting
"Canvas Intro" tutorials: If you or your students have questions about the functions and layout of Canvas, consider referring to these tutorial modules.In particular, Canvas Course Navigation (Module 3) reviews many course features, such as Modules, Inbox, Announcements, Discussion boards, Quizzes, and Assignments that your students may need help accessing and navigating.
Canvas Help Feature: Great way to get fast technical help from Canvas (via phone or chat), and it also lists some Chaffey resources that may be of use.
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