Using Canvas

Getting Started with Canvas

For new online learners, Canvas can sometimes feel awkward and disorienting. Even experienced users can find themselves searching for their next reading, or struggling to find out how to submit an assignment. This course was designed to guide your learning experience along a logical and structured path. Even so, you may find your self in need of additional Canvas instruction or support. Please use the resources below to get you up and running and on the path to Canvas mastery.

Common Canvas Questions

These are some of the most common questions from new Canvas users. For a comprehensive set of Canvas guides, check out this Canvas Student Guide, from Instructure, the creators of Canvas.

Customize Your Canvas Settings

Add another email address (in addition to your CPTC default email address)
Add text message address (for text notifications, if you are into that)
Setting Canvas Notifications: Customize your notifications grades, discussions, announcements, etc.
Personal Profile Image: Help us get to know you, by customizing your profile pic.

Still Confused?

That's okay! The CPTC eLearning team is willing and ready to help you solve your Canvas problems. There are several ways to get additional Canvas support at CPTC.