Canvas

What is Canvas?

Canvas is a web-based learning management system. It is used by instructors and students to access and manage online course learning materials. 

How to Login

• Access your Canvas account using the URL: canvas.highline.edu or use the MyApps Dashboard.
• All Highline students have access to a Highline Student Email account. This account uses the same password as your myHighline account. 

Log into Canvas

How Do I Know if My Class Uses Canvas?

When viewing the class schedule, look for the Instruction Mode column, which now includes new, more precise names for each type of class mode. The way a class is conducted is called its course mode. This determines how students interact with instructors and engage with content during the learning experience. Different course modes offer varied ways of participating in the class.

Course Mode Definitions

Online Course Materials

If a course has online materials, they are probably in Canvas. Some instructors, however, host their online materials elsewhere. If you did not see your course in Canvas, the best thing to do is to check with your instructor.  Most courses will not be available until the first day of the quarter.

Canvas Dashboard

Your Canvas dashboard gives you an overview of what you have going on in Canvas. The Dashboard List View displays your active courses in the center of the page and to the right all of your course To Do items by date due. The To Do list can help you manage tasks across all of your courses.

Technology Requirements

Canvas can be used on most computers, tablets, and phones. This Canvas guide shows you the browser versions that are currently supported by Canvas and how to find that information for your browser.

Learning to Use Canvas

The HIghline Online Student Orientation is the best way to get started using Canvas. Your instructor may have also added this to your class. There are also other from Instructure that you can use:

• Highline Online Student Orientation for Canvas; watch/read each link to see both video and written instructions for Canvas.
• Instructure Canvas Student Quickstart Guide
• Instructure Canvas Student Guide

Your instructor may have some specific expectations for using features in Canvas. Be sure to read assignment instructions carefully, and check with your instructor for details.

Questions?

• Please contact the Help Desk.