Resources Learning Online

Canvas Student Support

If this is the first time you have used the Canvas learning management system, you may have questions about how things work.
Visit the CCSF Canvas Student Support Center to watch video tutorials from Canvas that will help you set up your notification preferences, use the Canvas Student app, navigate the dashboard, and access and submit your assignments.
If you want to travel deeper into the world of Canvas, you can enroll in Passport to Canvas which will give you an in-depth orientation in using Canvas as a student.
In the Canvas Student Support center, learn how to get live Canvas support and use conferencing applications like Zoom and Pronto to join live class sessions and meet with your instructor during office hours.
1. You can also find links to these support resources by clicking on the Help button in the lower-left corner of this page from wherever you might be in Canvas.

CCSF Resources

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Disabled Students Programs and Services

CCSF Online Course Support Center

Add Additional Resource

More Quick Links - to add them as buttons, follow this tutorial on adding a link button. We are using the secondary button style. When you finish adding any additional buttons, delete this note.

Canvas - Some Basics

Logging In

Go to the myCCSF Login Portal and log in.
Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678
Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.
Instructions for New Students
Once logged in, click on the Canvas tile.

Shortcut: Log in directly to Canvas

Canvas Help

Canvas Chat available 24/7

Canvas Student Guide

Overview of Using Canvas as Your Classroom

Online Learning

What are the real challenges encountered by both new and experienced online students, and how can you be successful? Watch the video below to help debunk common myths about online learning.

You can go to Introduction to Online Learning (12 mins) to access multiple options for this tutorial. Select the first option (Multimedia Presentation) for a feature-rich interactive presentation, or choose the transcript option if you prefer to read, or tune in to the audio option.

The State of California's Online Education Initiative (OEI) has developed additional interactive tutorials and tools, which may increase your chances of success in any online course.