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Each Canvas module is like its own hub, containing everything you need for that subject: assignments, files, readings, and resources.

Learning how to navigate your modules means less stress and more time for the work that really matters.

Confidence with Canvas helps you:

Stay on top of deadlines 📅

Find the right resources quickly 📂

Keep track of progress and grades 📊

Think of Canvas as your digital backpack — organised modules = smoother study experience.

🎵 Try This:
Open one of your modules → can you quickly find where assignments are listed?

✨ Final Tip:
Getting familiar with Canvas early in the semester saves you from panicking later when deadlines pile up.

❓ Reflection Q:
What’s the first thing you usually check when you open a new module — assignments, files, or grades?

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The Dashboard is your home screen in Canvas.

It shows all your modules in one place, with upcoming and past assignments clearly listed.

Deadlines are colour-coded (e.g., ✅ Submitted | ⚠️ Missing | ⏰ Late) so you can instantly see what needs attention.

It’s the fastest way to keep track of deadlines across multiple modules without clicking into each one separately.

🎵 Try This:
Open your Dashboard → look at the “To Do” list on the right-hand side. What’s the very next deadline you see?

✨ Final Tip:
Checking your Dashboard regularly (at least 2–3 times a week) helps you avoid last-minute surprises.

❓ Reflection Q:
When you first log into Canvas, do you usually check the Dashboard — or do you go straight into a specific module?

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Each module has its own landing page, accessed via the Courses tab. Think of it as the front door to that subject — everything else lives behind it.
Key areas you’ll usually see:

Assignments → where all submissions are listed

Files → lecture slides, frameworks, and key resources

Syllabus / Modules / Scheme of Work → overview of the course structure

People → your classmates and tutors

Layout can vary slightly depending on your tutor, but the essentials are always there.

🎵 Try This: Open a module → can you find the Module Descriptor or Scheme of Work?

✨ Final Tip: Spend a few minutes exploring the homepage when you start a new module — knowing where everything lives saves time later.

❓ Reflection Q: Which link on the Module Homepage do you usually check first — Assignments, Files, or Syllabus?

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The Assignments tab is where all submission points live. Here you’ll find:

Deadlines and submission times ⏰

File type and formatting requirements 📄

Submission status: Not Started, Submitted, Late, or Graded ✅

Assignments here also match what shows in your Dashboard “To Do” list, so you can cross-check quickly.

✨ Final Tip: Always read the full assignment instructions — don’t just check the deadline. Missing details can affect your grade!

🎵 Try This: Pick one assignment → can you see the submission type, deadline, and any special instructions?

❓ Reflection Q: How do you usually organise assignment info — calendar, notebook, or digital tool?

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The Files tab is where tutors upload lecture slides, worksheets, PDFs, and other key resources.

Makes it easy to quickly access materials without digging through multiple modules

Can include templates, frameworks, or example work to support your learning

Helpful for reviewing content and preparing assignments

✨ Final Tip: Decide early where you’ll store downloaded files — desktop, OneDrive, or a dedicated folder — so you can always find them when you need them.

🎵 Try This: Open the Files tab → can you find a worksheet or PDF for one of your modules?

❓ Reflection Q: How do you usually organise your downloaded files — by module, topic, or date?

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The Grades tab tracks your progress across all modules:

See scores and tutor comments once work is marked

Feedback can include text comments, rubrics, or annotated files

Helps you monitor your overall performance and identify areas for improvement

✨ Final Tip: Check your grades regularly and review feedback carefully — it’s a key tool for improving future work.

🎵 Try This: Open the Grades section → can you see any recent feedback from a tutor?

❓ Reflection Q: How often do you check your grades — after each assignment, weekly, or only at the end of the module?

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Navigation = key to a smoother study experience:

Dashboard → deadlines and quick overview

Module Homepage → access Assignments, Files, and Syllabus

Files, Assignments, Grades → the 3 tabs you’ll use most often

Even if each module looks a little different, the overall structure stays consistent.

✅ Key Takeaway: Spend time exploring early, organise your files, and check your Dashboard daily — small habits = less stress.

❓ Reflection Q: Which part of Canvas navigation do you want to get faster at — deadlines, files, or feedback?

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