Canvas and Zoom for Continuous Learning
- What is Canvas and how can it be used to support learning?
- Canvas provides a platform for teachers to create a digital classroom that supports both real-time (synchronous) and self-paced (asynchronous) learning. Canvas is a powerful tool for blended learning.
- What is Zoom and how can it be used to support learning?
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Zoom is a video-conferencing platform that teachers can use to host their classes online in real-time. Our division Zoom license has robust security controls and an expanded feature setwhich can be used to facilitate engaging and interactive learning experiences.
Here are some of the security features of Zoom:
- All participants are clearly identified by their name when joining a Zoom room.
- Participants enter a waiting room when they first join a meeting and must be admitted by the teacher.
- Zoom sessions can only be recorded by the teacher.
- All student participants authenticate their Zoom account with their PWCS Office 365 account.
- Students can set their own background to keep their environment private.
- How can I log in to Zoom?
- If you need help logging in to Zoomplease reference the "How to Sign in to Zoom" content below in the Students section of this page.
Students
Getting Started with Canvas
New to Canvas and want to know how to get started?
View the Getting Started with Canvas as a Student guide!
Need help with the Canvas Student Mobile App?
How Students Can Create a Pairing Code for Their Parent or Guardian
Creating A Pairing Code For Parent Access To Student Courses
- As a student you can provide parents or guardians with a Pairing Code to observe your courses. Pairing codes can only be generated using the web version of Canvasnot the mobile app.
- Generate a parent/observer code by logging in to Canvas
- In Global Navigationselect the Account link then select the Settings link
- Select the Pair with Observer link on the right side of the window.
- A new window will open. Copy Pairing Code.
- Copy the six-digit alphanumeric pairing code. You will need to share the code with the observer who will link to your account. The pairing code will expire after seven days or its first use.
- To close the windowselect the OK link.
- Note: Pairing codes are case sensitive.
Canvas Student Guides and Video Tutorials
Now that you've started using Canvasyou might have some questions. Curious about how to navigate your courses? Participate in discussions? View assignments?
Check out the Canvas Student Guide to get the answers you need!
Looking for video tutorials?
Check out Video Guides for Students!
How to Sign in to Zoom
Accessing Zoom through Canvas
Students will access Zoom through Canvas only. Students will log in to Canvasfind their courseand locate the Zoom meeting link set up by the teacher.
If prompted to sign inchoose the Sign in with SSO option.
On the sign in screenif askedtype in the company domain: pwcs-zm-edu in the box.
Parents and Guardians
Parent Pointers: A Video Overview of Canvas in PWCS
Join us as we walk through CanvasPWCS' learning management system. Parents will gain an understanding of Canvas from the Observer perspective.
How Parents and Guardians Can Get a Canvas Observer Pairing Code
Observer/Parent Access to Canvas
Parents must begin by requesting a pairing code from their child's teacher or have their child log in to Canvas to access the pairing code.
- Once parents receive their pairing codethey will need to sign up for a Canvas account. Parents will go to the Canvas login page and select "Parent of a Canvas User".
- Parents will enter the information requestedincluding the pairing code provided to them by their child or their child's teacher.
- To add more students to observeonce logged inparents will want to select Account > Observing. Herethey can identify who they are already linked to and add more children.
- Once the account has been createdparents can use the Canvas Student App on their Apple or Android devices to access their account. When using the appparents will select Prince William County Parents when asked to "find school." The Canvas Student app and the Canvas Parent app are similar. Canvas has recommended that the Canvas Student app has a better layout.
Canvas User Guides for Parents and Guardians
How Parents and Guardians Can Get Help Using Canvas
Canvas Orientation for Parents and Guardians
For Canvas assistanceplease contact your student's school.