The discussion forums in Canvas are much more fun when we can put a face to a name (seeing your friendly face along with your post really helps to build community!). Please take a minute to update your Canvas profile information to include a picture or avatar of yourself. To learn more, please read the Canvas Guide, What are Profile and User Settings?
Canvas offers users the unique ability to customize how and when you would like to receive notifications from the course. Users can tailor their notification preferences so that feedback on assignments, grades, and other communication activities within the Canvas course are pushed out to their email or phone. This includes the option of having announcements sent directly to your email or texts, which I strongly suggest.
We will officially begin each week with an announcement, and will occasionally use announcements during a module to remind you of important due dates, events, or supplemental resources.
A few important details about announcements:
The announcements that come to you in email do not have videos and images that may be in the Canvas version of the announcement, so you will need to login to the course on Canvas to view these.
If you need to check a video or an older announcement, all course announcements are archived and can be accessed via the "Announcements" link in the course navigation menu..
If this is your first time using Canvas, you may want to become a little more familiar with how the system works before you dive in further! To help you learn about your virtual classroom please view this short set of tutorials that will help you learn how to get the most from this online environment, from reading content to posting discussions and submitting assignments. You may view the tutorial videos in any order.
The Canvas gradebook allows you to see whether your assignment has been marked complete or Incomplete, as well as any comments that may have been left on the assignment. Reading the comments and corresponding rubric Is especially Important If an assignment you submitted was marked Incomplete and you want to resubmit for credit.
The key to getting through your courses is to stay organized.
I know this is easier said than done.
Please don't skip reading this page/watching these videos. For many students, the reason they struggle is because they are not aware of the amount of time and organization online learning takes.
Use a planner and set reminders for yourself about due dates
You can do this with a paper planner, your phone calendar, or email. Find what works best for you!
Treat online classes like face-to-face classes and plan out multiple days/times you will be completing class work.
Each week when a module is opened, review the tasks for the week so you can plan out your time accordingly
Some assignments take longer to complete than others and you don't want to leave these until the last minute. A quick review of the weekly assignments can help you better plan your week.
Check Canvas announcements at least twice a week
Refer to the course schedule/syllabus
The course schedule (in Module 0B) will be the most up-to-date place to find upcoming assignments.
Make sure to have good work/school/life balance!
Sometimes you just need to take time for yourself. If you are feeling overwhelmed take a break from you school work and take care of yourself!
The following campus webpages linked can help you navigate a variety of situations.
Need food? Visit Cuyamaca Cares
Need emergency funds?
Housing assistance
Want to talk to a personal counselor (therapist)?
Want to see a counselor about your educational pan
This guide also provides a lot of useful resources!
If you have any questions please message me!