CANVAS Online Learning Management System
Canvas is Newcastle High's learning management system. It provides a comprehensive eLearning environment and consistent online experience, including easy access to curriculum resources, assessment tasks and feedback. Students can participate in collaborative, engaging, multimedia-based learning experiences. All classes are accessed via a personalised Canvas dashboard.
To access Canvas we recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome. Alternatively, you can find out what other browsers Canvas supports at the Instructure support page. Access Canvas through the appropriate buttons below. For assistance with gaining access to Canvas visit our Canvas Access page.
Canvas integrates seamlessly with the G Suite and Office 365 meaning students can store their work in the cloud and submit to Canvas. Canvas makes management of student learning requirements much easier, providing online personalised calendars, learning agendas and To Do lists.
Student Support Hub for Canvas
Students may seek support from their class teacher via the discussion posts or direct messaging within Canvas. Every student at Newcastle High School is also enrolled into the Student Hub for their respective grade. This is a point of access for all students to seek individual support for wellbeing, technology, assignments and any other assistance with school work.
Canvas Dashboard
Once logged in you will be taken to your Dashboard. Every dashboard looks different for every user as it customised to only show you the courses to which you are enrolled. Students will see only the courses for which they are enrolled. Parents will see all the courses for each of their children.
Canvas Student App
The free Canvas Student App is available from both Apple's App Store and Google Play. The Canvas Student app really helps you to stay on top of your 'To-Do' items. You can also view your Calendar, Notifications and Messages. The App will store your credentials, so once you log in, you will not have to do it again. Please note that while you can access most features of Canvas on the app, using Canvas on a computer is a lot easier!
Canvas Help Guides
Written guides and videos are available at Getting Started with Canvas as a Student. This covers topics such as: notification preferences; dashboard; assignments, submitting work and the student app. Any time you need help using Canvas send a message to your class teacher using the Inbox message system in Canvas or visit the Student Hub in Canvas.
