Canvas Basic for Students

Date: 12 May 2026 (Tue)

Time: 15:00 - 16:30

Location: Online

Target Audience: Students

Medium of Instruction: English

Summary

Canvas@PolyU is a web-based Learning Management System (LMS) powered by Canvas Learn, Anthology, designed to enhance the teaching and learning experience for PolyU students. It provides a centralized platform for delivering online courses, managing course content, facilitating communication, and conducting assessments. The system supports various tools, including Zoom, Class Collaborate, and Panopto, to enable virtual learning, assignment submissions, and course interaction. This Workshop introduces the key features, functionalities, and best practices for using Canvas@PolyU mobile app effectively.

Objective

The objective of this workshop is to familiarize PolyU students with the Canvas@PolyU platform, guiding them on how to access, navigate, and utilize its features for effective learning. It aims to equip students with the knowledge to manage course enrollment, access materials, submit assignments, participate in online tests, communicate with instructors, and understand course archive policies.

What You Will Learn

• How to log in and navigate the Canvas@PolyU platform and its mobile app.
• How to access and manage course content, assignments, and online tests.
• How to use communication tools like Zoom for virtual learning.
• How to view grades and feedback from instructors.
• Best practices for taking online tests and submitting assignments.
• The course archive policy and how to retain course materials.
• How to seek support and provide feedback for the platform.

Agenda

• Introduction to Canvas@PolyU and Mobile App
  • Overview of the Learning Management System and its role in online education.
• Login and Canvas App
  • Steps to access Canvas@PolyU, enable the push notification, and use the mobile app.
• Courses and Enrollment
  • Understand course enrollment and the course homepage.
• Course Content and Materials
  • Accessing and managing course resources in Canvas courses.
• Assignments and Online Tests
  • Submitting assignments, using Turnitin for plagiarism detection, and tips for online quizzes.
• Viewing Grades and Feedback
  • How to check grades and access instructor feedback.
• Communication Tools
  • Using announcement and discussion for interaction, and Zoom for virtual sessions.
• Course Archive Policy
  • Understanding the 12-month access limit and how to retain materials.
• Support and Feedback
  • How to access support and provide feedback through the online questionnaire.