How do I access Canvas?

Canvas can be accessed by going to canvas.tcnj.edu.

Where can I find detailed instructions on using Canvas?

Canvas Guides are available at http://guides.instructure.com/.

As a faculty member, can I still have my files scanned and uploaded to Canvas like you did with SOCS?

Yes. We will still digitize your articles and upload them to Canvas or SOCS depending on which one you are using. The procedure is the same, just fill out the digitizing form on the main page and bring or send them to ITS.

When will SOCS no longer be available to use for courses?

SOCS will no longer be available for courses in Fall 2014.

Can I bring my Resources over from SOCS into Canvas?

Yes! You can use the SOCS Resource Export Utility to bring over your favorite Resource Profiles. Available June 10, 2013.

Are there mobile apps for Canvas?

Yes! You can download them here:

Canvas Mobile App: iOS | Android

Canvas Speed Grader: iOS

Is there faculty training for Canvas?

Yes. Each semester we hold a number of sessions for Canvas. If your department is interested in scheduling a personalized training, please have your chair contact us at canvashelp@tcnj.edu. ITS Events can be found at its.pages.tcnj.edu under Events.

What is the privacy policy for Instructure Canvas?

You can find the privacy policy at http://www.instructure.com/privacy-policy.

How do I publish a course?

Publishing a course makes it available to the enrolled students. Until then, the course is not visible to them. This video explains how to do it.

My course is published, why can't my students see it?

Term dates are set by default. If the course start date is after the current date, the course will not be available to students. If you wish the course to be available before the default term start date, you must go into the course settings and make the start date earlier.

When are quizzes available to students?

Quizzes must be published before they are available to students. Additionally, the quiz is accessible by students only between the "Available From" and "Until" dates and times, if set.

How does the timed quiz functionality work?

A timed quiz will lock students out after the set length of time expires. The timer continues even if a student logs out during a quiz. If the time expires before the student logs back into Canvas, the student is prevented from continuing the quiz.