Canvas

Welcome to Canvas

Canvas is Durham Tech's system for accessing course materials online.

Log in to Canvas

To log in to Canvas, use the SAME user id and password that you use for Self-Service.

This will be the page that canvas.durhamtech.edu will redirect to....

Notes from meeting: Create a login to Canvas button Create two sections (similar to Sakai's landing page):

• Instructor Section
  • Link to training page
• Student section
  • Link to Library
  • Link to Tutoring

Copy of current Sakai landing page (it's only a copy for Amy's notes)...

Welcome to Sakai, Durham Tech's system for accessing course materials online.

How do I log in to Sakai?

To log in to Sakai, use the SAME user id and password that you use for WebAdvisor: Need help with your user id? Forgot your password?

When can I access my course on Sakai?

Students: Course sites on Sakai usually become available on the course start date to students who have registered and paid. New instructors: You must complete required Sakai training to access your courses.

Sakai Help Resources

Help for Instructors Help for Students Sakai logo, link to Sakai login page

Students

New to Sakai? Take a video tour of Sakai to get started Learn how to attend an online meeting Visit the Help for Students page for videos, tips, and more Check out the Sakai video playlist for students

Instructors

Preparing to Teach Online provides tips, tutorials, and resources for moving your courses online Sign up for Sakai training at training.durhamtech.edu See the Sakai Help for Instructors page for lots more info Check out the Sakai video playlist for instructors

Profile Photo and Preferred Browser

Students and instructors may upload a profile photo, which appears in the Roster and beside your Forum posts. Sakai works best with Firefox or Chrome. If you encounter a problem while using Internet Explorer, try using a different web browser.

Copy of current Sakai Overview page (again, it's only a copy for Amy's notes)...

Welcome to Sakai Home

Here you can access your sites, store private files, and upload a profile photo if you like.

Where are my courses?

Click on the grid icon grid icon in the upper-right corner to see a list of all the course sites you have access to. When the semester starts, if you don't see all of your courses, check with your instructors to find out if they are using Sakai and when they will make their sites visible to students.

Need some help?

Student help icon links to Durham Tech student help wiki pageInstructor help icon links to Durham Tech Sakai Resources for Instructors wiki page

Student Services

Virtual Student Resources Center Library Online Tutoring - CAE Career Services Job Board Electronic Suggestion Box (SGA) More student services