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Getting Around in Canvas

When you first log into Canvas (https://canvas.unm.edu ) you will see the Global Navigation Menu along the left side, and the Dashboard in the center of the screen. The Global Navigation Menu has icons for your Account, the Dashboard, your Courses, your Inbox, your History and Help.

Get started in Canvas by watching these short videos:

Transcript for Student Canvas Overview

 

Transcript for Student Dashboard Overview


Helpful Dashboard Links

  • How do I use the Dashboard as a student?
  • How do I view my favorite courses in the Card View Dashboard as a student?
  • How do I use the to-do list for all my courses in the List View Dashboard as a student?
  • How do I view global activity for all my courses in the Recent Activity Dashboard as a student?

 

< Meet Canvas                      User Settings & Notifications >

Overview of Canvas

  • Introduction to Canvas
  • Technology Requirements
  • Meet UNM Canvas
  • Getting Around in Canvas
  • User Settings & Notifications
  • Inbox and Announcements
  • Calendar
  • Discussions
  • Assignments
  • Video Submissions
  • Quizzes
  • Virtual Proctoring
  • Zoom Meetings
  • Netiquette
  • Academic Dishonesty
  • Check Your Grades
  • Mobile for Students
  • UNM Canvas Support
  • Accessibility Resources
  • CAPS
  • University Libraries
  • Additional Software
  • Congratulations & Support Links
UNM Canvas Support
is provided by:

Academic Technologies

Phone: (505) 277-0857  |  canvas@unm.edu

Academic Technologies provides information technology tools and services to support effective and efficient faculty instruction, improve educational delivery, and support desired learning outcomes for UNM students in the physical or online classroom.


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