UC Berkeley Extension

Classroom Canvas Training

 UC Berkeley Extension
Classroom Canvas Training
Overview
-Logging into Canvas

-Canvas Overview (Dashboard and Sidebar)

-Help Corner (Inbox, Settings, Help)

-Global Navigation Menu

-Course Homepage

-Course Navigation (Announcements, Discussions, People, Files)

-DSS & Student Accommodations

-Student View

-Questions
Logging into Canvas for the first time

1: Navigate to
onlinelearning.berkeley.edu
and click the “Forgot
password?”

2: Enter your Berkeley.edu

email address in the Username
field, and click “Request
Password”.
Logging into Canvas for the first time

3: Check your e-mail and follow

the link provided to setup a
password.

4: Create your password and

click “Update Password”
Logging into Canvas for the first time
The User Dashboard is the first thing you will see when you log into
Canvas and helps you see what is happening in all your courses and
allows you to figure out what to do next.

Activity Stream
The Help Corner provides easy access to your personal user links and
appears at the top of every page in Canvas.
Use your inbox to communicate with a course, a group, an individual
student, or a group of students.

Inbox
Use your inbox to communicate with a course, a group, an individual
student, or a group of students.

Inbox
Use your inbox to communicate with a course, a group, an individual
student, or a group of students.

Inbox
Profile and User Settings let you control your personal information in
Canvas.

Your Personal Settings

Profile and User Settings let you control your personal information in
Canvas.

Your Profile
Profile and User Settings let you control your personal information in
Canvas.

Your Notification Preferences

Selecting the Help link generates a list of resources to help you with
Canvas, such as how to search Canvas Documentation and report a
problem.

Canvas help
Selecting the Help link generates a list of resources to help you with
Canvas, such as how to search Canvas Documentation and report a
problem.

Canvas Provided Instructor Guides

Selecting the Help link generates a list of resources to help you with
Canvas, such as how to search Canvas Documentation and report a
problem.

For BRCOE provided support email:

brcoe-course-support@berkeley.edu
for specific UC Berkeley Extension course questions

Canvas help
The Global Navigation Menu links appear at the top of every Canvas
page and provide quick access to frequently used Canvas features.

Global Navigation Menu

The Global Navigation Menu links appear at the top of every Canvas
page and provide quick access to frequently used Canvas features.

Calendar
The Global Navigation Menu links appear at the top of every Canvas
page and provide quick access to frequently used Canvas features.

Courses
Course Homepage – Publish Status
Course Homepage – Recent Activity
Course Homepage – Course Navigation
Announcement Index
New Announcement
Discussion Index
New Discussion Post
People
Files - Upload
Files - Publish
Files Toolbar
Files Toolbar - View
Files Toolbar – Manage Access
Files Toolbar - Download
Files Toolbar - Move
Files Toolbar - Delete
Files – Dropdown Settings
The mission of UC Berkeley Extension’s Disabled Student Services (DSS) is to
provide equal access and opportunities to all Extension programs and services for
persons with disabilities and special needs.

DSS
The mission of UC Berkeley Extension’s Disabled Student Services (DSS) is to
provide equal access and opportunities to all Extension programs and services for
persons with disabilities and special needs.

DSS
Identifies approved student,
and course

Verifies and lists approved

accommodations

Direct contact information

to our DSS department

Letter of Accommodation
 Letter of Accommodation – Types of Accommodations

Extended Time (150% or 200%)

-Ask student to arrive early or stay late
-Work with the student to establish test date and time to complete exam
-Contact DSS to arrange for a proctor

Note Taking
-Securing is a shared responsibility between the student, the instructor, and DSS
-Whenever possible, identify a volunteer from the class to take notes
-Refer to DSS for training or assistance

Recording
-Audio recording for home access

Computer Use
-For note taking and exams
-Access to power outlet in class
-Establish exam schedule and details with student

Accessible Downloadable Files

-All required reading materials must be made ‘accessible’ in the format of the
student’s choice (word, PDF, RTF, Braille)
-Remediation process requires at least 3 weeks advanced notice (complex
materials such as math, science files may take longer to remediate)

TO CONTACT UC BERKELEY EXTENSION DSS:

extension-dss@berkeley.edu
(510) 643-5732
Course Settings
Student View
Selecting the Help link generates a list of resources to help you with
Canvas, such as how to search Canvas Documentation and report a
problem.

For BRCOE provided support email:

brcoe-course-support@berkeley.edu
for specific UC Berkeley Extension course questions

Canvas help