Q and A
With all due respect … None of this is new – but yes it is NOW needed.
Q. How do turn off Canvas messages to my e-mail.
A. In your Account/Notifications Scroll down to "Conversations" and change the Conversation Message notification to never.
2cents. Notifications take time. Some one asked the other day why it took 6 hours for Outlook to send back to Canvas. Honestly I am surprised it even works.
Suggestions - Live in Canvas for student and class content. That is what it is for! Don't fill up your e-mail with students/class stuff. That does NOT mean don't communicate with them - it means keep in Canvas! Set a time that you WILL answer all questions and do it.
Q. Can you access your M drive (and S drive) from home?
A. Yes. Portal/District Resources/web Storage (Green tile) all your folders and files are there but you may have to click the < page #'s > arrows at the bottom.
2Cents – It sucks! You have to download the file you want…. Edit away then upload the new file… Now you have two copies.
Suggestion – use Google Dr. or One Drive and edit files live or on-line.
Q. How do I access Canvas?
A. Go to any schools' website click on Canvas or go through the portal.
2Cents -Seriously! The front office has had calls! I think the main office should send an e-mail to all. If you (teachers) do the kids (and parents too) will get 8-ish e-mails.
Suggestion – I think you need to focus ONLY on your class. I can put messages to ALL in the top of Canvas. Yes, most people just close them… but we can only do so much!
Q. How do I get to Teams at home
A. Go the portal click on Office 365 (or got to www.office.com log in find the Teams button. On the left click Chat. That is the new Skype.
2Cents – it is built in to the larger app called Teams. Which has many more powerful tools that I sampled today with those who came to the Video Conf.
Suggestions. Use it! There are other options but this works on Chromebooks and on devices. DO NOT add the Office 365 button on you Canvas Navigation. All that does is embed OneDrive files. NOT what you want.
Q – How do we get a hold of you my STS/LMETS?
A – See above! Chat in Teams.
2Cents – I have the app on my phone and it works with chat and calls. You do not need my cell #. If you do get my cell # some how and you are not in my contacts your call goes right to voicemail just like a telemarketer!
Suggestions – If you leave a message I will get back to you. Promise.
Q. How do I get to Teams at home
A. Go the portal click on Office 365 (or got to www.office.com log in find the Teams button. On the left click Chat. That is the new Skype.
2Cents – it is built in to the larger app called Teams. Which has many more powerful tools that I sampled today with those who came to the Video Conf.
Suggestions. Use it! There are other options but this works on Chromebooks and on devices.
Q What if parents don't get the messages?
A. Not our fault. Move on.
2Cents. If they registered their student properly they have an account and can log in to the Portal, Canvas and Grade book and get the same messages students get. Instructions have been sent by the district numerous times. Suggestions - Parents go the portal and log in. If that does not work click forgot password, or set up and account.
With all due respect … None of this is new – but yes it is NOW needed.
Q. How do turn off Canvas messages to my e-mail.
A. In your Account/Notifications Scroll down to "Conversations" and change the Conversation Message notification to never.
2cents. Notifications take time. Some one asked the other day why it took 6 hours for Outlook to send back to Canvas. Honestly I am surprised it even works.
Suggestions - Live in Canvas for student and class content. That is what it is for! Don't fill up your e-mail with students/class stuff. That does NOT mean don't communicate with them - it means keep in Canvas! Set a time that you WILL answer all questions and do it.
Q. Can you access your M drive (and S drive) from home?
A. Yes. Portal/District Resources/web Storage (Green tile) all your folders and files are there but you may have to click the < page #'s > arrows at the bottom.
2Cents – It sucks! You have to download the file you want…. Edit away then upload the new file… Now you have two copies.
Suggestion – use Google Dr. or One Drive and edit files live or on-line.
Q. How do I access Canvas?
A. Go to any schools' website click on Canvas or go through the portal.
2Cents -Seriously! The front office has had calls! I think the main office should send an e-mail to all. If you (teachers) do the kids (and parents too) will get 8-ish e-mails.
Suggestion – I think you need to focus ONLY on your class. I can put messages to ALL in the top of Canvas. Yes, most people just close them… but we can only do so much!
Q. How do I get to Teams at home
A. Go the portal click on Office 365 (or got to www.office.com log in find the Teams button. On the left click Chat. That is the new Skype.
2Cents – it is built in to the larger app called Teams. Which has many more powerful tools that I sampled today with those who came to the Video Conf.
Suggestions. Use it! There are other options but this works on Chromebooks and on devices. DO NOT add the Office 365 button on you Canvas Navigation. All that does is embed OneDrive files. NOT what you want.
Q – How do we get a hold of you my STS/LMETS?
A – See above! Chat in Teams.
2Cents – I have the app on my phone and it works with chat and calls. You do not need my cell #. If you do get my cell # some how and you are not in my contacts your call goes right to voicemail just like a telemarketer!
Suggestions – If you leave a message I will get back to you. Promise.
Q. How do I get to Teams at home
A. Go the portal click on Office 365 (or got to www.office.com log in find the Teams button. On the left click Chat. That is the new Skype.
2Cents – it is built in to the larger app called Teams. Which has many more powerful tools that I sampled today with those who came to the Video Conf.
Suggestions. Use it! There are other options but this works on Chromebooks and on devices.
Q What if parents don't get the messages?
A. Not our fault. Move on.
2Cents. If they registered their student properly they have an account and can log in to the Portal, Canvas and Grade book and get the same messages students get. Instructions have been sent by the district numerous times. Suggestions - Parents go the portal and log in. If that does not work click forgot password, or set up and account.
