Technology Requirements
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Technology requirements for online learning
Welcome to online learning. Your online couse will use Canvas as the learning management system. To ensure your computer is ready for your online learning please check your computer and browser.
Accessing & navigating Canvas (the online course platform)
STEP 1: Activating your Canvas account for new users
NOTE: If you already have a UW-La Crosse Canvas account associated with the email address used to register for this program, skip to "STEP 2: Signing into your Canvas account after your account has been activated."
- An email will be sent to the address you used when registering
- The email will invite you to participate in the corresponding Canvas course
- The email will have a button that says, "Get Started"
- Click the "Get Started" button
- Then, select the "Create My Account" button
- You will be prompted to create a password
- Please save this password, you will need it each time you log into Canvas
- You can adjust the time zone if needed
- You will be prompted to create a password
- Once complete, you should be able to access the online platform
STEP 2: Signing into your Canvas account after your account has been activated
There are two ways to access your Canvas account once you have activated your account.
Option 1
If you leave Canvas and want to return to your course, you may click the button below to access the Canvas login page.
- After clicking the button, you will be taken to the Canvas login page.
- Select "UW Continuing Education Student"
On the Canvas login screen, choose "UW Continuing Education Student."
Then, log into Canvas by completing the two fields
- Login: <type the email address you used when registering for the event>
- Password: <this is the password you used when you created your Canvas account>
Option 2
If you leave Canvas and want to return to your course, you may also click the "Click here to view the course page" link in your Canvas invitation.
Email with Canvas invitation
- After clicking the button, you will be taken to the Canvas login page.
- Select "UW Continuing Education Student"
On the Canvas login screen, choose "UW Continuing Education Student."
Then, log into Canvas by completing the two fields
- Login: <type the email address you used when registering for the event>
- Password: <this is the password you used when you created your Canvas account>
STEP 3: Setting up your Canvas profile
Set up your profile
Once you've logged into Canvas, update your name in the profile settings. By doing this, your name (rather than your email address) will be visible to other participants.
1. In the upper left side of your screen, select "Account"
2. Then, select "Profile"
In the upper left side of your screen, click on the "Account" icon. Then, click "Profile".
3. Next, select "Edit Profile"
Select the edit profile button.
4. Then, in the "Name" field, replace your email address with your name. You can also update your pronouns in this area and add your title.
Change the name field from your email address to your name.
5. Finally, save your changes by clicking "Save Profile" on the bottom of the page.
Click "Save Profile."
STEP 4: Accessing your Canvas course
Accessing your course in Canvas
Once you are in Canvas you can open your course in the upper left-hand navigation panel.
- Click on the "Courses" icon
- Then, select your course
- Your course will open and you can follow the instructions on the welcome page
Opening your course in Canvas
If you have questions, please contact ex@uwlax.edu for assistance.
Need help accessing Canvas?
Troubleshooting
If you're having difficulty accessing Canvas:
- Ensure that you have activated your account per the instructions in STEP 1
- If you have already activated your account and are trying to get back into the event platform, please follow the directions in STEP 2
- If you're still not able to access Canvas, please email ex@uwlax.edu for assistance
Zoom
Some courses include scheduled live online (synchronous) meetings. You’ll join these sessions using Zoom, with access provided directly in your Canvas course. Watch this video for tips on getting comfortable with Zoom before or during your session.