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What is CANVAS? CANVAS is a learning management system known for its USER-FRIENDLY online environment. You will be using it participate in your online classes. CANVAS will connect you with your instructor and classmates, and provide an exceptional learning experience! This GUIDE provides the basics to get students started in CANVAS. The more you use it, the easier it will become! 

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STEP 1: Watch this 4 minute CANVAS OVERVIEW video. CLICK HERE STEP 2: Go to the Saddleback College website wwws.saddleback.edu. and click on the word "CANVAS" at top right. STEP 3: If this is the FIRST TIME you are using CANVAS, you will need to "Re-set" your password by creating one. In the CANVAS login box, click "Forgot Password." In the "Account Management" box, click "I have forgotten my password." Enter your College Email Address. (To find your College Email Address - Log in to MySite using your Student ID Number and PIN, then click on the Profile icon in the top right corner.) Click "Proceed." Click "Mobile." Enter the last 4 digits of your cell phone number. Click "Send Code" which will send a text to your phone. Enter the code number where it indicates on the screen. Click "Verify." Create a new password and type it in TWICE. Minimum requirements are: 8 characters, 1 Uppercase Letter, 1 Number, 1 Special Character (example: !@#$%^&*) Click "Change Password." Save your password! Store it in your computer or cell phone. STEP 4: Log into CANVAS with your USER NAME and the password you just created. You will see your Dashboard. (Your USER NAME is the first portion of your College Email Address prior to the @ symbol -- the first letter of your first name, last name and a number. (Example: jsmith3) STEP 5: Create your User Settings and Profile Picture. CLICK HERE (3 minute video) STEP 6: Update your Notification Settings. CLICK HERE (3 minute video) STEP 7: Learn how to communicate with your instructor & classmates. CLICK HERE (6 minute video) STEP 8: Learn how to participate in a discussion. CLICK HERE (4 minute video) (For classes meeting LIVE in real-time only. All classes are recorded.) STEP 9: Learn how to submit an assignment. (4 minute video) CLICK HERE STEP 10: Read this CONFER ZOOM Overview to learn about ZOOM. CLICK HERE 

What You Need to Know Before Classes Begin

HERE'S YOUR CHECKLIST Know how to access Canvas. Know how to login to Canvas. Re-set/create a new password first. See above Read the instructions and view all the short tutorial videos above. Use GOOGLE CHROME as your browser as it's the most compatible. Read any emails sent to you by your instructors via Saddleback email. CLICK HERE for instructions to forward your college email to personal email.

Don't Miss These CANVAS BASICS

BEST BROWSER: GOOGLE CHROME is the browser most compatible with CANVAS. To download GOOGLE CHROME CLICK HERE. ACCESS: Students will be able to access their course(s) anytime during the day or night from any computer with an internet connection. DEVICE: If you are using an iOS/android phone or a tablet (rather than a desktop or laptop computer), watch this 6 minute video. CLICK HERE. FAQs: Helpful CANVAS frequently asked questions. CLICK HERE KEEP THIS: BE SURE TO SAVE THIS CANVAS GUIDE AS A REFERENCE! 

Available CANVAS Assistance

IMPORTANT - Please Read First Students enrolled in online classes are responsible for learning CANVAS on their own by carefully reading these instructions and watching these short video tutorials. Students CANNOT be "walked through" CANVAS on the phone, email or LIVE CHAT. Be patient and take the time to learn CANVAS. As you continue using this learning software, it will become second nature to you! If you have a specific technology question after carefully following the CANVAS instructions and viewing the videos, assistance is available. CALL or EMAIL THE STUDENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM CALL: (949) 582-4363 TO EMAIL: CLICK HERE CLICK HERE for the Student Technical Support CANVAS web page.  CLICK HERE FOR THE Student Technical Support home page. OR 24/7 Canvas Support: 1 (844) 600-4954

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FOR ALL QUESTIONS THAT DO NOT INVOLVE CANVAS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR OTHER TECHNOLOGY ISSUES, CALL OUR MESSAGE LINE AT THE EMERITUS INSTITUTE OFFICE (949) 582-4835 Or EMAIL US AT: scemeritus@saddleback.edu Please provide your FULL NAME & STUDENT ID NUMBER OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm