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Hi @stephaniebeard 
As I can't see your screen I will have a few guesses as to what might be happening for you.
First:
Check your device compatibility: What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas?
Check your browser compatibility: Which browsers does Canvas support?
Note that *Internet Explorer 11 is not a supported browser.*
Try a different browser. The latest version of Chrome works great in both Windows and MacOS.
If none of these methods solve the problem, contact Canvas Support. General instructions are in How do I get help with Canvas as a student? , but your school’s support setup might vary somewhat, in which case ask your local IT Department for additional troubleshooting assistance.
This might also be handy Computer Readiness Test: OEI Online Readiness Tutorials
Second:
Contact your instructor. They might not have made assignment s visible - yet.
Third:
Contact Canvas Support at your institution.
Sing out if you need a hand.
Hi @stephaniebeard
As I can't see your screen I will have a few guesses as to what might be happening for you.
First:
Check your device compatibility: What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas?
Check your browser compatibility: Which browsers does Canvas support?
Note that *Internet Explorer 11 is not a supported browser.*
Try a different browser. The latest version of Chrome works great in both Windows and MacOS.
If none of these methods solve the problem, contact Canvas Support. General instructions are in How do I get help with Canvas as a student? , but your school’s support setup might vary somewhat, in which case ask your local IT Department for additional troubleshooting assistance.
This might also be handy Computer Readiness Test: OEI Online Readiness Tutorials
Second:
Contact your instructor. They might not have made assignment s visible - yet.
Third:
Contact Canvas Support at your institution.
Sing out if you need a hand.
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