Summary

This article explains the application functionality of the Canvas App on Apple iOS and Android devices.

Content

Basic Functions

For General Use

The Canvas app allows you to access your USNH Canvas courses from your tablet or mobile device.  There are 2 Canvas apps; one for students and one for teachers.  The teacher Canvas app allows teachers to grade assessments.

Once the Canvas application is opened, students and instructors will get a menu to access courses, calendar, to-do, notification, and message menus.  Users are able to view their assignments and course announcements in the courses menu.  Users can only view their calendar events, but cannot edit or change them in the calendar tab.  The to-do tab will allow users to see a list of assignments.  Similar to the calendar, this to-do list list is specifically for your Canvas course related content.  The notifications tab lets users know if any new material has been made.  The message tab allows for the reception of messages sent by the instructors or other students.

Application Limitations

The Canvas app is unable to accept assignments for submission. 

Additional Applications That Improve Canvas Functions

Speed Grader

The Canvas Instructor mobile app includes the option to use the SpeedGrader tool to help grade from tablets.  Instructors can use the Instructor mobile app to use SpeedGrader on iOS tablets (iPads) and all Android devices.

Further Readings - Relevant Canvas Guides

Canvas Guides for all users

How can I use Canvas on my mobile device?  

Canvas Mobile App Guides  

Canvas Guides for Teachers

How do I view assignment submissions in the Teacher app on my iOS device?  

How do I view assignment submissions in the Teacher app on my Android device?  

iOS - ​​​​​​​Canvas Teacher iOS Guide  

Android - ​​​​​​​Canvas Teacher Android Guide  

Need additional help?

Submit a Canvas (myCourses) support request or visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.