Canvas
Canvas
Canvas is your Learning Management System (LMS). This is where you will view the content for the courses you are enrolled in, submit assignments, and interact with your teachers and other students. If you are brand new to Canvas, or need a refresher, this information will help you with some of the basics.
Getting Started with Canvas
How do I log in?
The direct URL for Canvas is https://canvas.newcastle.edu.au/ . If you aren’t logged in using single sign-on, use your student number and password to log in. You may also access Canvas by logging into myUni and clicking on the Canvas icon/tile.
Navigating Canvas
You can find your way around Canvas using the Global Navigation Menu. The courses that you are currently enrolled in will appear in your Dashboard once the site has been published.
Set up Notifications
To set up your notifications, select ‘Account’ from the Global Navigation menu and go to ‘Notifications’. For more information see How do I manage my Canvas notifications?
Is there an app?
The Canvas Student app is available from the Google Play and Apple App store and is free to download. How do I log in to the Canvas Student app? Please note: If you are required to complete quizzes, exams, or submit assignments using Canvas, we recommend that you use the web browser version of Canvas, rather than the app.
My Course requires me to ‘Mark as done’. What does this mean?
Some course sites require you to go through the content and select the ‘mark as done’ button before you move on. This is designed to ensure that you have viewed all the content before taking any quizzes or completing assignments. How do I mark a page as done for a module requirement? Please note: if you are using an iPad or iPhone, you will need to select the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen to see the 'mark as done' option.
Assignments
How to Submit an assignment?
You can submit your assignments using the ‘Assignments’ section of the Canvas site for your course. How do I submit an assignment using Canvas?
How do I find my Grades and Feedback?
The navigation menu of your course sites will have a ‘Grades’ link where you can review grades and feedback once you Course Coordinator has released grades and feedback. Final Grades for a course will always be released through myHub at Full Graded date.
Video Assignments
There are two different methods for video assignments using Panopto in Canvas. You can either upload a prerecorded video or record a video using Panopto directly. The following videos provide a step-by-step process for each method.
Uploading using Panopto
Recording using Panopto
Mandatory Modules
All students at UON are required to successfully complete three compulsory online modules and these are located within Canvas. When logged into Canvas these should appear on your Dashboard, though if they are not visible there, you can find them via the ‘Courses’ tab and clicking ‘All Courses’.
Be sure to complete all quizzes within each module (some have multiple) with a score of 100% to successfully complete the modules and ensure a hold is not placed on your account. More information and FAQs relating to Mandatory Modules can be found here.
Need More Help?
Canvas provides a detailed Student Guide via the Canvas Community, that covers all aspects of Canvas.
ASKUON offers troubleshooting guides. Use the search to find answers to Canvas-related questions.
If you're still having trouble, here’s how to get help with Canvas.
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