Welcome to Canvas! We are glad you are here. This course has been created for TCUSD parents and guardians and includes information about Canvas Learning Management System and general instructions for using Canvas as a parent/observer.

What is a Learning Management System? A Learning Management System (LMS) is a way to simplify teaching and learning by connecting all digital tools teachers, students, and parents/guardians use into one place.

Why are teachers using Canvas?

Teachers can use Canvas to:

Personalize learning for students
Receive and grade student assignments, discussions, and quizzes.
Easily align assignments and rubrics to standards and/or learning objectives.
Provide students with written, audio, or video feedback and multiple revision/submission opportunities.
Organize all work and course-related events into one, drag-and-drop calendar.
Push course notifications to students via email and text.

Why might a student benefit from working in Canvas?

Students can use Canvas to:

Access class materials (calendar, assignments, quizzes, etc.) online using any device or any browser.
Track their progress through ongoing teacher feedback tools.
Receive course announcements, grade notifications, etc. instantaneously on their preferred device(s).
Easily collaborate with peers and teachers.

How do I complete this course:

This course uses Modules to organize the provided information. You will find a similar arrangement in your students actual courses.

After you click the Modules link below or in the menu to the left (the navigation menu), click the first link on the Modules page to get started.

Click to begin the course.

Parents/Guardians Canvas Orientation