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How do I view my subject as an instructor?

How do I view my subject as an instructor?

You can use Subject Navigation tabs to view your Canvas for Elementary subject. You can also manage your subject and view the subject as a student.

Note: If you do not have an active enrollment in a Canvas for Elementary subject, the classic Course view displays.

Open Subject

Open Subject

In Global Navigation, click the Subjects link [1], then click the name of the course [2].

View Subject Settings

As an instructor, you can manage your subject or view the subject as a student from any subject tab.

To manage subject content or subject settings, click the Manage Subject button [1].

To view the subject as a test student, click the Student View button [2].

View Subject Home Page

In the Home tab [1], you may view, edit, or add subject announcements [2]. If one or more subject announcements have been posted in the last two weeks, the most recent announcement displays by default.

You can also view your customized subject Home page [3].

View Subject Modules

In the Modules tab [1], you can manage modules and module items for your subject [2]. You can also set module prerequisites, add requirements, and publish or unpublish a module.

To view details for a module item, click the item's title [4].

Learn more about Modules.

Note: By default, the Modules tab does not display to students if the subject does not include modules.

View Subject Schedule

In the Schedule tab [1], you can view the Schedule Preview [2]. The Schedule Preview displays an example of how schedule items display to a student.

Each item displays the item name [3], number of points (if points have been assigned) [4], and the due date [5].

Each item also displays an icon to differentiate between different assignment types and other items in the Schedule [6].

Learn more about student schedules.

View Subject Grades

In the Grades tab [1], students can view their subject grades.

As an instructor, you can open the gradebook by clicking the View Gradebook button [2].

View Subject Resources

In the Resources tab [1], you can view important information you have added to your subject [2]. To edit Important Info, click the Edit icon [3].

Student applications that have been added to the subject display in the Student Applications section [4].

Notes:

  • If the Important Info section does not display, content has not been added to the section.
  • If the Student Applications section does not display, apps have not been added to the subject.
  • If student applications and important information have not been added to the subject, the Resources tab does not display.

View Subject Groups

In the Groups tab [1], students can view subject groups.

As an instructor, you can manage groups by clicking the Manage Groups button [2].

Note: By default, the Groups tab does not display to students if the subject does not include any active groups.

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