Dashboard

The Dashboard in Canvas will be the first page displayed after log in, which displays course tiles for designated "favorite" and new courses. To access a course, click on the Course Name. The Dashboard can also be accessed by clicking the "Dashboard" link on the Global Navigation Menu on the left side of the screen. For more information on using the Dashboard in Canvas, read the following "Canvas Guide" document: How do I use the Dashboard as a student?

 

Global Navigation Menu

The Global Navigation menu is always located on the left side of the screen in Canvas, and contains quick links to your (Canvas) Account, the Dashboard, Courses (List), Calendar, Inbox (Messages), and Help. Click on the link to access that area of Canvas. The left facing arrow at the bottom of the Global Navigation Menu will collapse or expand the Global Navigation Menu in the left margin. Click this left facing arrow if you do not see the Global Navigation Menu. For more information on using the Global Navigation Menu, read the following "Canvas Guide" document: How do I use the Global Navigation Menu as a student?

Course Home Page

The Course Home page is the first page displayed when entering a course.  The Course Home page will provide links to the individual modules at the top; quick course links to the Syllabus, Grades, Announcements, Course Q&A Discussion, and Instructor Contact; and links and information on Canvas Help & Support. Use the links provided on the Course Home Page to navigate to the designated areas of the class.

Course Navigation Menu

In a course, the Course Navigation Menu is located towards the left side of the screen and provides links to frequently used areas of the course such as the Home Page, Modules, Canvas Syllabus, Grades, (Course) Announcements, and Discussions. Simply click on the provided link to access that area of the course. The Course Navigation Menu is always visible on the left of the page. The "hamburger" icon at the top left will collapse or expand the Course Navigation Menu. Click the "hamburger" icon if you do not see the Course Navigation Menu.