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Getting Started in Canvas

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Student Online Training

Once your Canvas account has been generated you can enroll into the Student Prep & Online Training (SPOT)!

In this 1-1.5 hour self-paced and ungraded training site, you will learn:

  • Importance of cultivating a positive mindset.
  • Key skills to navigate the online classroom.
  • Study habits, time management, and organizational skills for academic success in the online environment.

Tips for Success

Check out our Online Student Tips for Success (pdf) for some helpful advice to being successful online.

Netiquette Guidelines

An online class is different from other websites. Professional and courteous behavior is expected, even if you aren't meeting with your class in person. Read through the Netiquette Guidelines for Online Students to find out more about proper behavior in the online setting.

Student Code of Conduct

All students should be familiar with the College Policies - Student Code of Conduct at the San Diego Community College District. 

Tech Support

Make sure you are tech ready. For technical assistance, our helpdesk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist you. Canvas Support Chat

Course Navigation

Check out our video tutorial here: Canvas Demo.

Update Your Email Address

How to update your email address in Canvas
This video tutorial shows students how to update their email address on Canvas. This is an important step to preparing for success online. Many system notifications and instructor announcements get forwarded to en external email address. It's imperative that students use a current email address and check it often.

Looking for more tutorials?

There are several more tutorials available for our online students at SDCCD. Be sure to check out the entire list of student tutorials on our Online Student Tutorials page.

More Practice

If you're looking for more practice using Canvas or a chance to familiarize yourself with an online Canvas Course you can self enroll into the SDCCD's Online Student Practice Course. The Practice course will take the student through a series of modules where they will learn the rules and expectations of online classes as they progress through the interactive assignments of course. The Student Practice Course will show students how to use Canvas and what they can do to maximize their success in an online course.

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