Canvas Student Resources

Canvas offers a number of ways for notifications and course updates to reach a student.  A student can be notified and receive communications from Canvas through any of the following means: Email (Both personal and USF) Text Messaging Facebook Skype LinkedIn Twitter Diigo Delicious Email Students will already have their @mail.usf.edu address as the primary …

The assignment feed is a pretty useful feature in Canvas.  It summarizes all of the assignments from all of your courses into one easy to read interface, such as the one below. The area outlined in red is a summary of all assignments that are due, and have specific due dates. The are outlined in …

Its actually a pretty easy process.  The first step is to select the ‘Calendar feed’ option (Shown below) and then copy the link that comes up (also below) After copying this link, go ahead and login at http://mail.usf.edu .  Go ahead and select ‘Calendar’ from the top of your screen after logging in.  It should …

The calendar has a number of features, other than just displaying your assignments For example, you can export your calendar to any other calendar program you use, such as Google Calendar.  Just go ahead and click on the Calendar Feed item, such as the one below. Once you do, a screen like the one below …

The calendar is a fantastic addition to the Canvas program.  This calendar takes all assignment due dates from your courses and summarize them into one location, such as below. The part outlined in red is a summary of all the courses that you have that can be displayed on the calendar.  You can choose which …