Account Duality

[ScienceJar27]

I have a Canvas teacher account and I want to become an observer for my son but I do not want to make a new account. is there a way to become an observer through my teacher account?

[paul_fynn]

Hi @ScienceJar27 

with my admin hat on I would recommend that if you have two (or more) relationships with your organisation you should have two (or more) distinct identities.

From experience as an admin and a student for the same organisation, I and other colleagues find that it is preferable to access through separate browsers, if not separate devices to avoid issues with cacheing and identity related access.

[NoahBoswell · Accepted solution]

@ScienceJar27 It is absolutely possible to observe your son! You can be added to a course your son is in with the Observer role (on your teacher account) and you'll be able to observe him that way no problem! You will need the teacher or an admin to add you to the course, most likely.

Hope this helps, reach out with any questions! Always happy to help!

Noah