{"id":1070,"date":"2018-05-03T15:37:09","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T15:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/online\/?page_id=1070"},"modified":"2018-05-03T15:42:05","modified_gmt":"2018-05-03T15:42:05","slug":"canvas-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/online\/canvas-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Canvas FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\"><ul class=\"fusion-filters clearfix\"><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-filter-all fusion-active\"><a data-filter=\"*\" href=\"#\">All<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".canvas\" href=\"#\">Canvas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-844 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do MWSU online courses work?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-05-03T15:29:23-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-844\" href=\"#collapse-1-844\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do MWSU online courses work?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-844\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The vast majority of distance education courses at 大象传媒 are offered 100% online. Some courses are a blend of online instruction and face-to-face instruction. A few distance education courses are offered via synchronous video-conferencing.<\/p>\n<p>Fully online courses allow students to complete college courses at times and places that meet their schedule and environment. Students are generally able to complete assignments from anywhere there is an Internet connection and can do so with some flexibility of when the work is done.<\/p>\n<p>Blended courses require occasional face-to-face meetings for instruction and\/or interaction with other students that is most effective in a face-to-face situation.<\/p>\n<p>Synchronous video-conferencing is where students are at multiple locations participating with the instructor and other students through video-conferencing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-846 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I know if I am ready to take online courses?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-05-03T15:30:00-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-846\" href=\"#collapse-1-846\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I know if I am ready to take online courses?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-846\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Please read &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/online\/currently-enrolled-students\/what-to-expect-with-your-distance-education-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to expect with your distance education course<\/a>&#8221; which will provide valuable information regarding whether or not distance education courses are right for you. It is probably best to speak with an advisor before registering for an online course, but you can take a short assessment that may help you understand if online learning is right for you.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/423\/2017\/10\/Online-Readiness-Checklist.pdf\">Online Distance Education Readiness Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-848 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are online classes self-paced? Do online courses have deadlines?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-05-03T15:30:18-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-848\" href=\"#collapse-1-848\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are online classes self-paced? Do online courses have deadlines?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-848\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>大象传媒 Western&#8217;s online classes are not self-paced and are as demanding and rigorous as traditional face-to-face courses. Each course has a beginning and end date, and are actively led by an instructor which will provide deadlines for assigned homework, reading, and online discussions. The Instructor will provide specific instructions for submitting assignments either through the course web site, e-mail, regular mail, or fax. You will be expected to complete all online course activities by the specified due date.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-853 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I have to sign on at a particular time?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-05-03T15:30:10-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-853\" href=\"#collapse-1-853\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I have to sign on at a particular time?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-853\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Most courses allow you to sign in at any time of the day or night. You will still need to meet the course due dates and deadlines and will need to plan your schedule accordingly. Many instructors in use Zoom for online office hours. For more information on Zoom,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoom.us\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-855 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I have a disability, is it possible to get accommodations for an online course?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-05-03T15:31:03-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-855\" href=\"#collapse-1-855\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I have a disability, is it possible to get accommodations for an online course?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-855\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>To request accommodations for an online course, you must first contact the Accessibility Resource Center at (816) 271-4330 or access@missouriwestern.edu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-857 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Does academic integrity apply to online courses?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-11-02T18:22:29-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-857\" href=\"#collapse-1-857\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does academic integrity apply to online courses?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-857\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Online assignments are subject to the same standards of integrity that apply in traditional face-to-face classes. It is cheating to copy from others or from outside sources on any online assignment, quiz or exam (unless otherwise specified by the instructor). Your online instructor may use Turnitin Anti Plagiarism software to verify that submitted work is your own. For more information on academic integrity, please see the Student Handbook.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-862 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I get my books and course materials?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-05-03T15:30:41-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-862\" href=\"#collapse-1-862\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I get my books and course materials?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-862\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You are responsible for getting your textbook and course materials for your online course(s). Textbook information can be obtained from the Western Bookstore. You can also obtain textbook and course materials from the course syllabus, available inside your Moodle course one week before the start of the course. Textbooks can be purchased from the 大象传媒 Western University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-872 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">If I have difficulty with assignments, whom do I contact?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-05-03T15:31:50-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-872\" href=\"#collapse-1-872\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">If I have difficulty with assignments, whom do I contact?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-872\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If you have difficulty with your assignments, you should first contact your instructor for help. The Center for Academic Support may also provide assistance with your assignments. You should always start your assignments early in case a problem or questions arise. This will give you enough time to e-mail your instructor or contact the Center for Academic Support for assistance. Online courses are dependent upon web servers to be up and running at all times. However, unexpected outages to web servers and computers, as well as student&#8217;s internet service providers may be down unexpectedly due to factors beyond the control of 大象传媒 Western. You may not be able to connect to the course web site to work on your assignments in such instances. It is always important to work ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-883 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the five steps to online success?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-11-02T18:20:58-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-883\" href=\"#collapse-1-883\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the five steps to online success?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-883\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>1. Know Your Course \u2013 Embrace the syllabus, familiarize yourself with the course requirements, purchase your text and required course supplies, learn how to navigate Moodle (MWSU\u2019s Learning Management System).<\/p>\n<p>2. Communicate \u2013 Engage in course conversations and discussions with your instructor and peers. Are you confused? Ask your instructor for clarification. Use appropriate netiquette for all your communications.<\/p>\n<p>3. Manage Your Time \u2013 Procrastination is the downfall of many online students. Don\u2019t fall victim to procrastination; plan your study times and stick to them. Set goals for yourself. You need to be self-disciplined and self-motivated.<\/p>\n<p>4. Be Tech Ready \u2013 You need to have basic technical skills to succeed. These include creating and editing documents, navigating the internet and file management. If you type fewer than 25 words per minute you may find the online environment frustrating.<\/p>\n<p>5. Be Persistent \u2013 Recognize when you are having technical or academic issues and seek assistance. 大象传媒 Western has many student support services available to assist you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1050 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is Canvas?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-05-03T15:32:46-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1050\" href=\"#collapse-1-1050\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is Canvas?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1050\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Canvas is the LMS (Learning Management System) used at MWSU to deliver online and hybrid courses and to enhance traditional face-to-face courses. It is an innovative, user-friendly learning management system that expands the possibilities for teaching and learning. It is likely that you will use Canvas in one of your classes at MWSU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1052 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where do I go to log into Canvas?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-05-03T15:33:17-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1052\" href=\"#collapse-1-1052\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where do I go to log into Canvas?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1052\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>To access your online courses you can go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/missouriwestern.instructure.com\/login\/cas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/missouriwestern.instructure.com\/login\/cas<\/a>. You can also access Canvas from the portal or through the Canvas App on a smartphone or tablet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1054 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Once I&#8217;m registered, am I able to access my Canvas course?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/online\/author\/crisler\/\" title=\"Posts by crisler\" rel=\"author\">crisler<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-01-11T10:21:08-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1054\" href=\"#collapse-1-1054\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Once I&#8217;m registered, am I able to access my Canvas course?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1054\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"answer\">Most instructors do not release the course content until the semester officially starts. If you register late, your course may not be available for 24 hours. If it is the first day of the semester and you still do not see your course(s), please contact the Help Desk at 816-271-4555.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1056 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the technical requirements for using Canvas?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-05-03T15:34:22-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1056\" href=\"#collapse-1-1056\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the technical requirements for using Canvas?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1056\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"answer\">The basic computer requirements for Canvas are found at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/guides.instructure.com\/m\/67952\/l\/720328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1058 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Which browsers work best with Canvas?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-10-10T11:51:43-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1058\" href=\"#collapse-1-1058\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Which browsers work best with Canvas?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1058\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"answer\">Canvas supports the last two versions of a browser release. For the best user experience, use the newest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer. We recommend using Chrome, Firefox or Safari. We have seen some minor issues with Internet Explorer. For the most up-to-date information on browsers please go to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/guides.instructure.com\/m\/67952\/l\/720329-which-browsers-does-canvas-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Guide on Supported Browsers<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1060 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where can I get help with my Canvas login?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-11-02T18:20:39-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1060\" href=\"#collapse-1-1060\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where can I get help with my Canvas login?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1060\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"answer\">Contact the Help Desk at 816-271-4555 or visit them in the Hearnes Center.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/its\/computer-support\/help-desk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check the Help Desk Hours<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1062 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where can I get help with Canvas?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-05-03T15:35:24-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1062\" href=\"#collapse-1-1062\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where can I get help with Canvas?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1062\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"answer\">If you need help with Canvas, simply click the Help Menu in the right hand side of the Canvas window. There you will find access to a support hotline that is available 24\/7, 365 days a year. You will also find a \u201cChat\u201d tool for accessing Canvas Support, as well as, Canvas Guides that provide step by step directions that can be printed.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1064 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I access Canvas courses on my smartphone or tablet?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-11-02T18:20:31-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1064\" href=\"#collapse-1-1064\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I access Canvas courses on my smartphone or tablet?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1064\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"answer\">Yes! Read the Mobile apps guide for smartphones (iOS and Android) and the Tablet guide for iPads and Androids. Canvas apps are free in iTunes and Google Play.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/docs\/DOC-9811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canvas by Instructure Android Device Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/docs\/DOC-9867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canvas by Instructure iOS Device Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please note: Although Canvas works on mobile devices, there may be an occasional lesson or quiz that is better viewed on a computer.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1066 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Why is my course not showing when I log into Canvas?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-07-20T18:48:07-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1066\" href=\"#collapse-1-1066\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why is my course not showing when I log into Canvas?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1066\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"answer\">If you just registered, it may take up to 24 hours before your course appears in Canvas. If you do not see your course after 24 hours, please contact the Help Desk at 816-271-4555.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1068 canvas \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How can I email my instructor privately?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-05-03T15:36:29-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1068\" href=\"#collapse-1-1068\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How can I email my instructor privately?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1068\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"answer\">Once you are logged into Canvas, click the &#8220;Inbox&#8221; link to access Canvas&#8217;s Messaging system. 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