DVC, like all California Community Colleges, utilizes Canvas as our Learning Management System. Learn how to leverage Canvas to support student success through our frequently asked questions, guides, workshops, and support.
Find answers to common questions about getting started with Canvas below:
Canvas sites are created automatically each term through District IT, typically seven weeks before the start of that term.
Use your InSite username and password to log into our DVC Canvas site: dvc.instructure.com
Forgot your username or password? Contact District IT:
Due to complexities with FERPA compliance, a risk of lost course materials, and technology integration issues, DVC’s Distance Education Committee and Academic Senate recommend instructors do not combine sections on Canvas, except when courses are already cross-listed in the schedule and meet at the same times.
IMPORTANT: Please carefully review the DVC Canvas Combined Sections Recommendation for alternatives and instructions:
Students will not see your Canvas shell until:
If you want students to have access prior to the course start date, you can change your settings from the default term dates to course dates you specify. Students should not be participating in a course outside of term dates, so please limit access to view only if you choose to do this. Learn how to edit your course start date on Canvas.
Sandbox courses are available for faculty to work on course design, for departments, and for faculty training needs. Please email Jeanette Peavler and/or Kat King with your request.
Please review the Non-instructional Canvas Shells Guidelines for any requests for shells that are student-facing. Then, submit the Non-instructional Canvas Shell Request Form. If you have questions, please reach out to Kat King.
Learn how to finalize grades, download course content for your records, and copy Canvas content in our End-of-semester Canvas and Tech Wrap Up guide.
Check out our Canvas Basics guides below with on-demand video and text-based tutorials:
101 - User Settings from Instructure Canvas Community on Vimeo.
310 - Gradebook Overview from Instructure Canvas Community on Vimeo.
Canvas Instructor Guide: How do I leave feedback comments for students in Speedgrader?
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