Hi, I'm a parent new to using canvas. I have three students at two different schools that are all using Canvas. The children are in junior high or elementary if it makes any difference (no college/FERPA constraints). Can I be an observer of all of them from one account? If yes, how do I do this?
Kids are in different school districts. Three kids, all using canvas, in two different districts. Can I use the same email address for the different districts? Or do I need to use different emails? I'd really like to be an observer for all three kids from one central location.
Hi Michelle -
With the different school districts, you'll need two different logins. However, you can use the same email for both districts! (One account will have two children, the other will have one child.)
Some families that I've worked with before create bookmarks in their web browser for each instance of Canvas. That way, it's easier to get to the courses.
With Canvas Parent, there's a way to "change users" rather quickly. How do I use the Canvas Parent app? will show the User Menu, and where to find that button to change users. Canvas Parent will remember the name and password for your account at each district, and you can change between the two. It's important for me to point out that you'll only receive mobile notifications from the district that is currently "active" on your phone.
Hi Michelle S - Before I go into details, I have a question for you! Do both of your children attend school in the same district? Let me know, and I can follow-up with more information.