Getting Started in Canvas Courses

Getting Started in Canvas Courses


Once a student is registered and enrolled in a course they will receive an email notification letting them know how to get started. Please know students can begin their courses on their designated start date.

Getting Started

Non-Punitive Due Dates:

  1. It is important to note that no point deductions are associated with the student's 4 assignment due dates.
  2. Theses due dates will be displayed on each assignment but are only designed to structure the flow of students learning experience.
  3. Students are still allowed to go at their own pace through the courses.

Please note students MUST click and read each page within all the gray buttons on your course home page, as seen below:

  1. Start Here
    1. Contains:
      1. Course Information and Policies
      2. Academic Integrity Policy
      3. Course Outcomes & Module Objectives
      4. Course Documents
  2. Meet Your Instructor
  3. Get Help/Support Services
  4. Syllabus (must complete your syllabus quiz)
  5. Course Forum

After reviewing this information students may then begin Module 1 and complete it in sequential order.

Please keep in mind if current student do not see their course on their Canvas dashboard, it may be due to the specific course start date issued by your school. Otherwise, if you encounter any issues or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact TEL Support Team at support@tel-education.org for further assistance with your course.

Canvas FAQs:


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