Teachers & Students

Logging into Canvas from District webpages:

• Go to Davis District homepage then click on Quicklinks in the upper right corner. In the Tools section, click on Canvas. The direct link is https://dsd.instructure.com/login/saml
• Click on the Login button in the District Employees or Students section.
• If you are already logged into your Office 365 account, you will automatically be logged into Canvas. If you have not already logged into Office 365, you will login using the following:
  • Teachers: Use your DSD Email address and Encore password
  • Students: User your DSD Email address and PIN number

Logging into Canvas from Office 365:

• Log into Office 365
• From the Office 365 homescreen, click on All Apps
• In the All Apps section, click on Canvas

Logging into Canvas from Clever:

• Log into Clever
• On the Clever dashboard, click on Canvas

Getting Started with Canvas (Elementary)

Getting Started with Canvas (Secondary)

Video Instructions

• Canvas Login and Commons Import (2:03)

Step-by-step instructions

• Login to Canvas.
• On the dashboard in Canvas, click on Start a New Course. This button is located in the lower right corner of the dashboard. If you do not have the option to "Start a New Course," send an email to the DSD Canvas Help Desk at dsdcanvas@dsdmail.net. 
• Give the course a name. It can be called Sandbox to match the naming scheme that has already been used or anything you would like.
• Click on Create Course.
• Click on Commons in the global navigation on the left side of the screen. (If prompted, click on “Authorize.”)
• Click on the template you would like to add to the course that was created in the previous steps.
  • Elementary teachers are using DSD Elementary Template #1 and DSD Elementary Template #2.
  • Secondary teachers are using either DSD Secondary Template #4 or DSD Secondary Template #6. 
• Click on Import/Download on the right side of the screen.
• Find the course that you created in the previous steps and check the box in front of the name.
• Click on Import into Course.

All teacher Canvas accounts are required to have a homepage (or landing page) that meets specific guidelines. To see the requirements and guidelines, click on the following:

Elementary Style Guide
Secondary Style Guide

• PDF Step-by-Step Instructions

• Video Instruction 

• Video Instruction for those without Gradebook Access

Create a course that can be used for public information

• To create a new course, click on the "Start a New Course" button on the Canvas dashboard. You can start creating new modules and/or pages or copy modules and/or pages from another course. The information in this course should just be class information, teacher contact information, resources for parents, etc. Students will not be enrolled in this course.
• Make sure the course has a welcome page that is set as the "home" page.

Set a Home page

• Click on Pages in the left navigation to see a list of all pages in the course.
• Click on the 3 vertical dots on the right side of the name of the page and choose Use as Front Page. (Make sure the page has been published.)
• Click on Home in the left navigation to return to the home page.
• On the navigation on the right, click on Choose Home Page then select Pages Front Page from the list of options.
• Click on Save.

Make the course public so parents/students can see the course information without logging into Canvas

• Click on Settings in the Course Navigation list.
• Click on the Visibility field and choose Public. Below is an image of
  where this option is available.
• Click the Update Course Details button at the bottom of this page.

Add the Course Web Address / URL to Encore:

• Click on the Home button of the Canvas course to return to the Home page of the course and copy the web address in the web address field at the top of the course.
• Share the web address with parents and students:
  • Login to Encore and go to Gradebook Preferences. Paste the URL in the Teacher URL box. This will add the Canvas link to your teacher information on the school's Faculty & Staff webpage. 
    • Video: Encore: Setting Class Preferences
  • You can also save this link and share it with parents and students in other types of communication such as newsletters, email, etc. 

Canvas to Encore - How do Grades Pass Back?

Exporting Course Content for Second Semester

It's that time of year when teachers need to think about how they are going to set up their second semester Canvas courses. Here are some handouts to help you export and import your first semester content into your second semester course shells.

1. How do I export a Canvas course?
2. How do I import a Canvas course export package?
3. How do I select specific content as part of a course import?
4. How do I import Thin Common Cartridge files as separate modules? 
5. How do I adjust events and due dates in a course import?
6. How do I view the status of current and prior course imports? 

Canvas Coach Support Directory.docx

Every K-6 Grade level is set up with a collaboration team in Microsoft Teams. Each of these teams has a Canvas Training Information channel as well as a Canvas Discussion and Q and A channel. These channels are designed to help teachers stay up-to-date on Davis District Canvas information as well as provide a place for  to communicate and share ideas with teachers in a specific grade level. 

To join a team, click on the following grade level link then choose Join to request access to the team. A notification will be sent to the owners of the team to add you to the team.

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade
• 6th Grade

To leave a Team, send an email to dsdcanvas@dsdmail.net

Davis CANVAS Help Line: 801-402-5626

Davis CANVAS Help & Support Email: dsdcanvas@dsdmail.net

DSD Canvas Video Library - This collection of videos is stored in Microsoft Stream and requires a Davis District login to access the videos. Videos in this collection include:

• Canvas Introduction by District Superintendent, Area Directors, Department Directors (12:09)
• Canvas Conclusion by Belinda Kuck (7:13)

• Pages (5:20)
• Assignments (5:23)
• Modules (5:35)
• New Quizzes (5:15)
• Outcomes / Standards / Rubrics (5:32)
• Discussions (2:54)
• Speedgrader (5:06)
• Duplicate | Share | Copy (3:22)
• Gradebook (5:04)
• Learning Tools (5:56)
• Publishing (3:59)
• Nearpod Integration into Canvas (4:01)

SBL Canvas Videos - This collection of videos are regarding Standards Based Learning.

• Attaching Outcomes in Canvas (4:21)
• Elementary Grading Scheme (1:38) 
• Secondary Grading Scheme (2:34)

DSD Learning First System - This collection of videos is stored in Microsoft Stream and requires a Davis District login to access the videos. Videos in this collection include:

• Learning First System Overview
• Learning First System - English Language Arts
• Learning First System - Computer Science
• Learning First System - Fine Arts

Learn @Home Video Series:

• Visual Canvas Homepages by Shannon Ririe (9:05)
• Canvas K-2 by Dani Sloan (7?45)
• Recording Video in Canvas by Jami Gardner (4:56)
• Making the Most with Modules by Jared Fawson (8:02)
• Canvas Communication by Dani Sloan (5:54)
• Creating Canvas Discussions by Jared Fawson (9:40)
• Monitoring Student Analytics by Shannon Ririe (3:21)
• Mobilizing Learning with Canvas Apps by Michael Hakkarinen (27:46)

Creating with Canvas Video Series:

• Making Canvas Announcements (4:27)
• Creating a Discussion (1:26)
• Differentiating Assignments (2:10)
• Creating Student Groups (5:39)
• Creating Group Assignments & Discussions (3:54)
• Canvas Peer Review (5:07)
• Using Rubrics in Canvas Speed Grader (4:11)

Canvas provides a multitude of training and learning resources for getting to know Canvas. Below are some links to help you get started or learn more about Canvas and the different features:

• Canvas Basics Guides
• Canvas Instructor Tour
• Canvas Community
• Canvas Instructor Guides
• Canvas Video Guide
• Canvas LMS YouTube Channel

Office 365

Flipgrid

Nearpod

• DSD Video: Nearpod Integration into Canvas (4:01)
• Nearpod Video: Canvas and Nearpod Integration (7:55)

• Meet Online in Microsoft Teams through Canvas (1:48)

Student View in Canvas

The Student View Icon has been added to all Canvas Pages. You can now view your pages from a "Student View" by clicking on the glasses icon in the upper right hand corner of your pages without navigating back to the Home Page. 

The purpose of the Canvas Self-Assessment is to help you identify concepts about Canvas that you already know as well as concepts where you need more information and practice in order to expand your knowledge of Canvas. Using the results of the self-assessment, you will be able to focus more specifically on Canvas courses and areas within Canvas courses that you have determined as areas where you need more growth.

Canvas Self-Assessment for Elementary

Canvas Self-Assessment for Secondary

The DSD HUB of Professional Learning is where Davis District employees can find professional learning opportunities that meet their individual needs or objectives.

To find courses about Canvas:

• Go to http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/HUB 
• In the "Search" box, search for "Canvas" or click on "Categories" and choose "Technology Integration Center." 

Getting Started with Canvas - MOOC 

Participants will learn how to design and deliver an online course using Canvas LMS. This course will guide participants in creating their own course, adding engaging content, assessing student learning, and communicating effectively using Canvas. This MOOC (massive open online course) is designed for K-12 teachers with intermediate technology skills, that feel that they can work independently and at their own pace through the course material.

Elementary Canvas - Learn @ Home (Self-Paced)

In this self-paced course, participants will be introduced to the basics of Canvas and how it can work effectively in a K-5 classroom. Elements of organization, communication, assignments, and grades will be addressed in regards to how this tool can be productively used to blend your classroom and use technology to engage students and increase learning.

These online help sessions will be every Wednesday throughout the 2020 summer. The training will take place in Microsoft Teams. The training is scheduled for 1 hour and will include 10-15 minutes of instruction followed by open time for Q and A. 

https://dsd.instructure.com/login/canvas

• Use your home email
• Use the password you created when you created your Parent/Guardian account

For more information on creating a Parent/Guardian Canvas account, click on Creating a Canvas Observer Guardian Account below.