Canvas Preparation Assignment

  • Due No Due Date
  • Points 5
  • Submitting a text entry box

This assignment will ensure that you can complete vital steps in Canvas and prevent future issues as you progress through the course.

In this section, you will

  • Inbox/Email your Instructor
  • Customize your notification emailsettings
  • Add a photo to your account profile - *Optional
  • Submit a practice assignment

Instructions

  1. Locate the Canvas Inbox/email icon in the left global menu. Email your instructor. This is your opportunity to say "Hello" and ask any questions you may have so far about the course or expectations. Be sure you thoroughly read the Syllabus first as this is your opportunity to clarify any questions.
  2. Customize your notification settings. In this area, you will reduce junk email notifications from Canvas and ensure that you receive important announcements and emails from your instructor.
    1. In the left global menu, select Account--> Notifications.  These settings affect extra emails you get from Canvas whenever events happen in the course. 
    2. Select the immediate email notification for Announcements and Conversations/Inbox emails.  All others are optional for your preferences. You can return to this area to make changes and also login to Canvas every day to see what is happening in the course.  
  3. Add a photo or avatar (cartoon) to your Account profile to help your instructor and other students recognize you.   
    1. Go to Account in the left global menu--> Settings--select profile photo. Click to add an image from your computer. See this Canvas Guide for detailed instructions Links to an external site.. 
  4. Return to this assignment space and select the blue box labeled Submit Assignment.  In the text box provided, type the words "Assignment complete" and submit. Done. 
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