Online Resources

Getting Started with Canvas at SAC

If you don't see your course on the Canvas Dashboard, click "Courses" on the left Global Navigation Bar, then select "All Courses". Click on the Star icon to the left of the course you want to appear on the Canvas Dashboard. The red star will add course as "Favorite"

SAC provides Canvas Training for students. All students are enrolled in an online training workshop SAC Student Canvas Training. Students will see this workshop on their Dashboard. The SAC Student Canvas Training workshop is an optional, self-paced workshop designed to teach students the technical skills needed to successfully complete a course using Canvas. The SAC Student Canvas Training workshop is not required, and will not impact or affect a student's grades or GPA, and will not appear on any transcript.

Student Quest for Online Success

Students are more successful in their online courses when they are prepared!
Student Quest for Online Success course is an orientation that will evaluate student strengths and weaknesses as well as identify the expectations of an online class. Students will Interpret learning styles, determine the best way to utilize the materials in an online class, and develop skills and tools to be an effective learner in an online class.

NOTE: Your instructor might require you to complete this orientation prior to your online course.

Technical Requirements

Canvas is designed for maximum compatibility with minimal requirements.  However, there are a few minimum technical requirements. For more information, visit What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas?

For optimal functionality, SAC recommends using only Firefox or Chrome as the browser for Canvas. IE and Edge DO NOT work consistently with all Canvas features and functions.