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Canvas Help

Canvas is Relay's online classroom platform. Whether you are new to Canvas or an experienced user there are always new tips and tricks to learn to improve your experience and tap into powerful features. Explore the resources below to learn how to navigate and engage with Canvas.

Getting Started with Canvas as a Student
Some general questions and answers about Canvas, the Student role, and links to resources to help you be comfortable with Canvas.
Canvas Student Guide
This guide from the Canvas community covers most features and functions of Canvas. If you are lost or looking for support with features of Canvas you will find a resource here. Hint, use the Find On Page tip to search through the topics so you don’t have to scroll through dozens of articles.
Canvas Student Support Videos
This collection of videos from Canvas will walk you through all the basic functions and features of the Canvas platform.
How do I submit a video assignment on Canvas?
This support page by Relay includes a few resources for helping students submit video assignments. Note: the first link goes to a Canvas page that you may not be able to access, but the three other links are regular websites.
Uploading and Annotating Video on Canvas Using Studio Media
This guide created by a Relay faculty member walks through the steps of submitting video using Canvas Studio.

Zoom Tips & Tricks

Zoom may be a routine part of your work and class experience, but there are always tips and tricks that can help enhance the experience or unlock new possibilities. Explore the resources below to learn more about using Zoom.

Zoom Meetings Support
This page from Zoom offers all the support you need to get started with Zoom.
Meeting Reactions
If the meeting organizer enables the non-verbal feedback and meeting reactions features, meeting participants can place an icon in their video panel and beside their name in the participants panel to communicate with the host and other participants without disrupting the flow of the meeting.
Zoom Room Chat
The in-meeting Zoom chat feature allows you to send instant messages to other users within a meeting or a private message to an individual participant. You can delete your messages, reply in threads, format your text, capture and send screenshots, react to messages with emojis, and more.
Breakout Rooms
Breakout rooms are sessions that are split off from the main Zoom meeting. They allow the participants to meet in smaller groups, and are completely isolated in terms of audio and video from the main session. Breakout rooms can be used for collaboration and discussion of the meeting, with automated and translated captioning available to facilitate discussions.
Zoom Team Chat Support
Outside of using Zoom for meetings the app can also be used to send chat messages between users. Visit the page to learn all about using Zoom Chat outside of meetings.
Zoom Cheatsheet
This short blog post from CNET offers guidance on setting up your Zoom profile. Find out how to change your background, change your name, add your pronouns, and add a profile picture.
Tips & Tricks: Teachers Educating on Zoom
Zoom offers this handy two-page PDF aimed at using Zoom for educational purposes.

Splitting Your Screen

While attending synchronous classes at Relay you will be asked to “split your screen” so you can view the Zoom session and follow along in Nearpod or other web pages. Depending on your operating system (Windows or Mac) there are different ways to do this easily

Google Tools

Here at Relay we use Google tools to create documents, slides, and share files. If you create a Google account using your student email you will have access to all of Google’s tools. Below you will find links to help you learn the various tools.

Google Learning Center
Find everything you need to start using Google apps like Docs, Sheets, Slides, and more.
Google Docs Training
Learn tips and tricks to make the most of Google Docs.
Google Slides Training
Learn tips and tricks to make the most of Google Slides.
Google Sheets Training
Learn tips and tricks to make the most of Google Sheets.
Google Drive Training
Learn tips and tricks to make the most of Google Drive.
Google Calendar Training
Learn tips and tricks to make the most of Google's Calendar app.
Gmail Training
Learn how to use, organize, and optimize your Gmail account.

Browser Tips & Tricks

We all use browsers but there are many tips and tricks that can improve the experience and help you work smarter and faster. Check out some tips and resources below.

Clear Your Cache
Sometimes the web pages we visit store pieces of information in our browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc.), and sometimes these pieces of information (known as cookies) can prevent the web page from working properly. In order to remove these stored bits of information we need to clear the cache. Follow this helpful guide from the Relay Technology Team.
Creating a Screenshot
The Relay Technology Team offers this short guide for Windows and Mac on creating a screenshot.
Link to a Specific PDF Page
To create a link to a specific page in a PDF file, add #page=[page number] to the end of the link's URL. For example: http://www.example.com/myfile.pdf#page=4
When in Doubt Ctrl/Command + F
Need to quickly find something on a web page, article, or PDF? Use this handy trick! Ctrl + F on Windows or Command + F on Mac.

Digital Skills

Digital literacy refers to a particular set of competencies that allow you to function and participate fully in a digital world. Use the resources below to learn the basics or brush up on your skills.

Using a Web Browser
Web browsers are the tools used to discover information on the internet. These tools are constantly changing and adding new features to make searching easier. Check out this guide to make sure you know all the features that are available to you. Learn about using tabs, creating bookmarks, downloading files and more!
Using Search Engines
Whether you consider yourself a searching pro or novice there is always a useful tip waiting to be discovered. Check out the linked page and short video to learn some new tips!
Technology Support
There are so many different technology tools available that seemingly perform the same task. Do you use Word or Docs? Chrome or Firefox? Windows or Mac? Or do you need some support learning the fundamentals of computers? The linked page provides a great introduction to all of these tools and more.

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