User Dashboard

The User Dashboard is the first thing you will see when you log into Canvas. The User Dashboard helps you see what is happening in ALL your courses and allows you to figure out what to do next.

Remember, look for the video icon if you want to see a video.

Screenshot of the canvas dashboard

On the Dashboard, you can change the color of your course tiles by clicking on the gear for that tile,

Screenshot highlighting gear / settings icon to modify the colors of the course in the Canvas dashboard

Recent Activity shows everything that has taken place in your courses, including Announcements that have been posted. Be sure to read your Announcements so you can stay up to date with changes in your courses. You can switch between the Course Tiles view and the Recent Activity view by selecting the toggle switch

in the upper right corner of the Dashboard.

highlighting the location of the toggle switch interface in the upper right corner of the recent activity section

You can return to your User Dashboard at any time by selecting the dashboard icon from the menu bar on the far left of the site.

Course Dashboard

The Course Dashboard helps you navigate your course and manage your work. The Sidebar on the right tells you want to next in your course. It shows a To Do List of assignments. The Recent Feedback section displays comments from your instructor on assignments.

screen shot of an example dashboard activity list

Tutorials

Guide: How do I use the Dashboard?
Guide: How do I view announcements as a student?
Dashboard Overview Video