Canvas Tutorial for Parents
Canvas LMS is a powerful and user-friendly platform designed to enhance the learning process and facilitate communication between teachers, students, and parents. Its features and capabilities will empower our educators to create engaging, interactive, and personalized learning experiences.
For the 2024-25 school year, most middle and high school courses will be using Canvas. Here are some key benefits of using Canvas:
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Streamlined Communication: Canvas provides a centralized communication hub, making it easier for teachers and parents to connect and stay updated on important information related to academic progress, assignments, and events.
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24/7 Access to Course Materials: Through Canvas, students and parents will have 24/7 access to course materials. This allows for better organization and planning.
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Assignment Tracking and Grading: Canvas enables parents to monitor their child's progress in real-time, view assignments, and track grades. This transparency fosters a collaborative approach to education.
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Mobile App Compatibility: Canvas has a mobile app that provides on-the-go access to the platform, ensuring that parents and students can stay connected and engaged even outside the classroom.
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Submission and Feedback: Students can easily submit their assignments through Canvas, and teachers can provide timely feedback and grades, promoting continuous improvement.
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Personalized Learning Paths: Canvas supports differentiated instruction, allowing teachers to tailor learning paths for individual student needs and strengths.
Create Your Canvas Observer Account
Before you Begin: Do you have an active Infinite Campus Parent Portal account? If not, please email servicedesk@gbaps.org or call 920-448-2148.
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Click "Forgot Password"
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Enter your Infinite Campus Parent Portal email to login and click "Request Password"
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This email will be used as your login/username for Canvas.
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Access the Instructure Canvas password reset email from the email account entered in step #3.
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Select 'Click here to set a new password'. Enter your new password.
To ensure a smooth transition, we have created a Getting Started with Canvas for Parents.
Your child's success is of utmost importance to us, and we believe that Canvas will contribute to their academic growth and overall development. We sincerely appreciate your support and cooperation in this endeavor.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the implementation of Canvas LMS, please feel free to reach out to your child's school.