What is the CANVAS Dashboard?

The Dashboard is the first thing you see when you log on to Canvas.
The Dashboard helps you see what is happening in ALL your courses and reminds you what you need to do next.
You can go to your User Dashboard at any time by clicking on the icon to the far left.

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In a car, the dashboard shows you your speed, the amount of tank in your gas and other basic information. On Canvas, the dashboard shows you your courses, new course announcements, new course assignments, your to-dos and more. In other words, the Dashboard is like a quick overview of your courses and to-dos.

How do I check recent activity in all my courses?

Recent Activity shows everything that has taken place in your courses, including Announcements that have been posted.

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Be sure to read your Announcements so you can stay up to date with changes in your courses.

How do I use the 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.

To-Do-List

What else?

You can change the color of your course tile. To do this, click on the gear for that tile, and then select the color you like! You can also give your courses a nickname.

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When you come to CCP, you will take several courses each semester. Your Canvas Dashboard will show you all your courses. For example, if you take three courses in the fall, and three more in the spring, then you will have 6 courses on your dashboard. The more courses you take, the more your Dashboard will grow. This is great because you can see all your courses at a glance. However, it can get confusing and overwhelming to have all your courses listed.
--> In order to make your Dashboard as "clean" as possible, you can keep only your current/preferred courses on your Dashboard. Follow these instructions to show you how to manage the courses on your Dashboard.

TUTORIALS

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