Could not access the module 1

[HuuHo]

It’s the first time I have online class. I tried  but I couldn’t access the module 1 by iPhone. Is that possible to have online class with N iPhone? Could anyone help me? 

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

Hi @HuuHo ...

Yes, you should be able to access your courses via the Canvas app on your iPhone.  It won't be the exact same experience as accessing the same course(s) on a desktop computer or laptop (as the interfaces between an iPhone app and your computer are obviously different), but you should be able to do several things on the app that you could also do on your computer.   (Check out the third link I've provided below for a comparison table.)  There is a free iPhone Canvas Student app that you can download:

• Download the Canvas Mobile Apps
• How do I download the Canvas Student app on my iOS device?
• Canvas Student Mobile Features

Hope this helps!

[AustinBlinn · Accepted solution]

Hi, student here. It depends on the class and instructor, and sometimes the university itself. You can usually find a section about technology requirements in your syllabus that will state if the class is accessible by the iOS app. You can typically view each module as a summary of their components, but the links to the modules will be non-functional in the case it is prohibited by your class. It is useful if you can view your gradebook and typically get curious about what you scored on a particular assignment while you're out-and-about. Hope this helps!

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

Hi @HuuHo ...

Yes, you should be able to access your courses via the Canvas app on your iPhone.  It won't be the exact same experience as accessing the same course(s) on a desktop computer or laptop (as the interfaces between an iPhone app and your computer are obviously different), but you should be able to do several things on the app that you could also do on your computer.   (Check out the third link I've provided below for a comparison table.)  There is a free iPhone Canvas Student app that you can download:

• Download the Canvas Mobile Apps
• How do I download the Canvas Student app on my iOS device?
• Canvas Student Mobile Features

Hope this helps!

[AustinBlinn · Accepted solution]

Hi, student here. It depends on the class and instructor, and sometimes the university itself. You can usually find a section about technology requirements in your syllabus that will state if the class is accessible by the iOS app. You can typically view each module as a summary of their components, but the links to the modules will be non-functional in the case it is prohibited by your class. It is useful if you can view your gradebook and typically get curious about what you scored on a particular assignment while you're out-and-about. Hope this helps!

[DrTerriC]

It is always a good idea to log in on a computer from time to time. Many courses are designed with computers in mind - so it is possible, in the way that it is represented on the IOS app, you might miss the big picture..   When you are in an online class, you want to be sure not to miss anything..  

[AustinBlinn]

Hi Dr. C, Did you mean to reply to my answer, or the OP? I'm confused why I would be getting a reply here.

[DrTerriC · Accepted solution]

Somewhat.. it was more meant for the original poster but I really like your message.  It is not just an issue of if it is allowed by admin but also getting the full picture of the course.. 

I see a lot of students who try to do their classes only with a phone that sometimes miss the big picture or the intent of the professor.