Student Canvas: Grades 3-6
The resources on this page are aimed to help students in grades 3-6 navigate Canvas.
Table of Contents:
- Getting Started with Canvas: Includes directions and tutorials on how to login to your account and manage your account settings.
- Assignments & Quizzes: Accessing & Submitting Work: Includes directions and tutorials on how to login to your account and manage your account settings.
Canvas Resources for Students
Getting Started with Canvas
This section includes information on how to
- Sign in to Canvas
- Manage Account Settings (Set Pronouns, Notifications, Profile Picture)
- Navigate Canvas (Navigating Canvas and a Course)
- Access help related to your account
Select the tabs below to access written and video directions.
Sign In
Sign In to Canvas from a home device
Written Directions
Students: Sign in to Canvas from a Home Device
1. Start by logging in to your Edmonds School District Google Account.
Go to google.com and click on the profile in the upper right corner.
2. Select + Add account
3. Enter your student email including "@edmonds15.org" and click Next.
4. Enter your Edmonds School District password and click Next
5. Once you are logged in with your Edmonds School District Google Account, go to https://www.edmonds.wednet.edu/
6. Hover over the STUDENTS dropdown menu and select Canvas
7. Select Canvas for Staff & Students Login Page
8. Note: If you receive a 403 error message, this means you are not signed into your Edmonds School District Google Account. Go back to step 1 and sign in to your Edmonds School District Google Account, then try again.
Interactive Directions
Sign in to Canvas with District Chromebook
Written Directions
Log in to Canvas with District Chromebook
1. Log in to your district Chromebook using your Edmonds School District full email address and password
2. Open the Chrome browser
3. Click Edmonds Bookmarks and select Canvas
4. If you are logged in to the Chromebook correctly with your student account, you will automatically be directed to your Canvas account!
Interactive Directions
Account Settings
Click on the question below to learn more about the individual account settings in Canvas.
The information in this section was last updated 3/29/23
- How do I set my Canvas notifications?
- How do I set my Pronouns in Canvas?
- How do I set my Profile Picture in Canvas?
How do I set my Canvas notifications?
Notifications are an individual user setting in Canvas. These notifications are sent directly to your School District Email account.
Check out the directions below for information on how to manage your personal notification settings.
Written Directions
Managing Notification Settings
Last Updated: 3/29/23
1. Login to Canvas
2. Click on Account
3. Click on Notifications
4. Select type of notification you want to receive and how often
Click on the icon under the email address to change the notification setting. The options include:
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Notify Immediately (Emails sent when the item is updated)
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Daily Summary (Emailed around 6pm)
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Weekly Summary (Emailed Saturdays between 2-4pm)
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Notifications off (No emails, you must login to Canvas to view the information)
Recommended: Students should set Notify Immediately for Announcements and Conversations (Canvas Inbox).
5. Click on Settings for… to set Course Specific notifications and select the course
You can also access Course Notification settings by selecting View Course Notifications button on the Homepage for the course.
6. Optional: Click on to Enable or Disable Notifications for a specific course.
CAUTION: You may miss important announcements for a course if you choose to Disable notifications for the course or for Canvas.
7. Uncheck Enable Notifications for 2021-2022 Sample Course
Video Directions
How do I set my Pronouns in Canvas?
Include User Pronouns (she/her, he/him, or they/them) in your Profile. If identified, they will show up next to the user name in the following places within Canvas:
- Comment Fields
- Discussions
- Inbox
- People Page (Course and Groups)
- User Navigation Menu
- User Profile Page
- User Settings Page
This section was last updated 3/27/23
Written Directions
How to Enable Pronouns
This is an individual account setting that is optional for each user.
1. Login to Canvas
2. Select Account Icon in the Navigation
3. Select Settings
4. Select Edit Settings
This button is located on the right side of the Settings page. (If the page is zoomed in, the button may be at the bottom of the page)
5. Select the Pronoun from the dropdown menu
- Select the arrow next to Pronouns to view the dropdown menu.
- Select the Pronouns for your account from the list
6. Select Update Settings
Video Directions
How do I set my Profile Picture in Canvas?
If you choose to set a profile image, it needs to be school appropriate. Your profile image is seen by all staff, your family, and other students.
Written Directions
Changing the Profile Picture
Last Updated: March 29, 2023
1. Login to Canvas
2. Click on Account Icon in the Canvas Navigation Menu
3. Click on Profile
4. Click on User Profile Icon
A pencil will display as you move the mouse over the icon.
5. Click on Upload a Picture or Take a Picture
Options:
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Upload a picture will allow you to select an image that is saved on your computer or Google Drive.
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Take a picture will allow you to take a photo using the webcam on the computer.
Continue to see the specific directions for each option listed above.
OPTION 1: Upload a Picture
A. Click on choose a picture
Select "choose a picture", locate the image in your Drive, and select to upload
B. Crop the image if needed
C. Click on Save
Option 2: Take a Picture Option
A. Click on Take a Picture
B. Click on the image box
You may be prompted in the Chrome Browser to allow the site access to your camera. You will need to allow the camera in order to take the photo.
C. Click on Take Picture
D. Click on Save
Help
Need Help?
First, check the resources on this site. If you don't find the resource you need, reach out to your teacher.
HELP! logging In
- Make sure you are going to edmonds15.instructure.com
- Make sure you are using your School Provided Google Account and Password.
- Make sure no other account is logged into the browser
Still having trouble? Reach out to your teacher.
Help! Navigating Canvas
Reach out to your teacher if you need help finding your way around Canvas and accessing content.
