Students
is a self-paced Canvas training/preview. Feel free to walk through this resource and learn more about Canvas at KSU.
Accessing Canvas
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*If you’re not finding a course on your Dashboard, check Courses > All Courses. Courses listed under Future Enrollments have not yet been made available by your instructor
Getting Started
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*Notifications are customizable; however, it's important to keep Notify immediately set for Announcements and Conversations, so you'll stay informed about important class events, activities, and updates.
User Files
Your student account has 50MB of storage in the Canvas Files area. If you receive the message, Error: file size exceeds quota, you have reached the 50MB limit and may need to delete excess files to free up storage space.
NOT included in your 50MB:
- Files attached/submitted to graded assignments and discussions.
Included in your 50MB:
- Profile pictures.
- Files manually uploaded to your Files area.
- Files attached/submitted to ungraded assignments or ungraded discussions.
- Files attached to Conversations in the Inbox.
Managing Files
- *Files submitted as part of an assignment cannot be deleted.
Navigating Courses
Participating & Staying on Track
Completing Coursework
- How do I create and submit videos and/or recorded presentations?