Canvas Learning Management System
Canvas Learning Management System
A Learning Management System (LMS) is a way to simplify teaching and learning by connecting the digital tools teachers, students, and parents use into one place. EGRPS chose Canvas as its K-12 LMS for its robust toolset and ease of use for students and parents/guardians. Information and support for parents, students, and teachers for using Canvas is forthcoming.
Setting up a Parent/Observer account:
- Have your student login to their Canvas account first.
- Go to account, then settings.
- On the right, click on the button to “Pair with observer.”
- Write down the six character pairing code.
- Go to https://egrps.instructure.com/login/canvas
- Create a parent/observer account, and when prompted, type in the pairing code.
Pairing an observer account with other students:
- Login to the parent portal at https://egrps.instructure.com/login/canvas
- Click on the Account link on the upper left.
- Select “Observing”.
- Type in the Student Pairing Code for the next student.
- Click on the +Student link.
- Below, you will see a list of “Students Being Observed”.
Students can use Canvas to:
- Access class materials (calendar, assignments, quizzes, etc.) online using any device or any browser
- Track their progress through ongoing teacher feedback tools
- Receive course announcements, grade notifications, etc. instantaneously on their preferred device(s)
- Easily collaborate with peers and teachers
Parents can use Canvas to:
- To view the resources and activities posted in their child’s courses that are available
- Read announcements, calendar, and course syllabus
- See a list of assignments and quiz titles with due dates
- See the child's assignments and quizzes, but not his/her discussion posts
- View the child’s scores
- Use the Inbox to contact the teacher
- Set up notifications to get emails or texts for announcements, assignments, etc.
Teachers can use Canvas to:
- Receive and grade student assignments, discussions, and quizzes (Skyward will continue to be the official gradebook)
- Easily align assignments and rubrics to standards and/or learning objectives.
- Provide students with written, audio, or video feedback and multiple revision/submission opportunities
- Organize all work and course-related events into one, drag-and-drop calendar
- Push course notifications to students via email and text
To learn more about how Canvas supports parents/guardians, students, and teachers view these short videos: Get to Know Canvas (1min. 42sec.) or Canvas LMS for Parents