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Canvas Basics

Learn the basics of navigating Canvas. Contains guidance on everything from accessing your course for the first time through checking your grades.

Welcome to Canvas!

This guide is intended to help familiarize you with the Canvas LMS. 

1. Common Questions & Key Terms - A collection of FAQs for the basic aspects of using Canvas.
2. Submitting Assignments Learn how to submit an assignment in multiple formats.
3. Viewing Feedback How to view feedback on your assignments from your instructor.
4. Course Home Page - See how to navigate around your course home page.
5. Using the Syllabus - Learn how to access your course syllabus online.
6. Discussions - View tips and tricks on how to post and reply to discussion assignments.
7. Grades - Learn how to check your grades for current courses you are enrolled in.
8. Modules - Navigating your course using modules has never been easier.
9. Quizzes - Get to know the quiz assignment and all of its features, including time limits and retake options.


If you have any questions or need help accessing resources, your library staff are always available to help you on your academic journey.  Reach out to library staff through phone, chat, email, form, or book an online session to get help in real time.  Your TSTC librarians are ready to help you on your way to a successful future.

Canvas Overview