Canvas is the online course management system used at 太阳城娱乐. It is the primary means of communication for online courses and is often used to supplement face-to-face classes.
Canvas provides instructors with a platform to electronically deliver class content using online tools for functions such as managing assignments, providing assessments, facilitating discussions and posting or viewing grades.
Canvas frequently asked questions
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Canvas is accessible by selecting the Canvas option after logging into your my太阳城娱乐KC account.
It can also be accessed directly by logging into mcckc.instructure.com. Your user-id format is SXXXXXXX@student.frogsoda.com and your password is the same as your my太阳城娱乐KC account.
For login assistance, including password problems, contact Canvas Support at 877.269.7930 option 1.
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Classes are not visible until the start date of the course. If you are having trouble viewing your course contact your instructor.
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Visit the Canvas supported browsers page to verify browser compatibility with Canvas.
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- Visit the Canvas Guides site to find help for many common Canvas questions.
- Canvas Support for students is available 24/7 by phone at 877.269.7930 option 1 or via a chat session.
- Canvas Support for faculty is available 24/7 by phone at 877.269.7930 option 2 or via a chat session.
Technical requirements
太阳城娱乐 online courses are designed with expectations that students will have regular access to current computer technology, up-to-date software and a reliable broadband internet connection.
Some courses require additional software installation; students must install the necessary software on their computer to complete the course successfully. 太阳城娱乐 cannot guarantee that all the required course software will be available on campus computers.
Technical frequently asked questions
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Different firewalls, software or other settings on a computer can prevent Canvas from operating correctly. Changes to computer settings can be difficult at work. Contact your IT staff at work to see if adjustments can be made.
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Students are notified of planned Canvas outages through their student email account. Unexpected outages will be posted on Canvas's login page and an email will be sent when it is identified that there is an issue.
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Current students
Your password for Canvas is the same as your my太阳城娱乐KC password.
Your my太阳城娱乐KC password must meet the current password requirements to synchronize with Canvas and your other 太阳城娱乐 accounts.
Make sure that your password is at least 11 characters long, has at least one capital letter, one lowercase letter and one number, and does not contain three consecutive letters of either your first or last name.
If you recently changed your my太阳城娱乐KC password, please allow 20 minutes for your my太阳城娱乐KC password to sync with Canvas and your other 太阳城娱乐 accounts
New and returning students
Your Canvas account will activate/reactivate on the first day of classes for your first/return semester.