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The Top 10 Things Students Need to Know About Canvas

At a Glance In this guide for students, you'll learn about the most important things…
Samantha McGurgan
Samantha McGurganJune 11, 2021
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FAQ: Using Canvas as a Student

At a Glance Have a question? Find answers to common student questions about using Canvas.…
Anna Wright
Anna WrightJanuary 31, 2025
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FAQ: Course Registration & Canvas Access as a Student

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Anna WrightJanuary 29, 2025
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Classroom Technologies

Classroom Basics Our state-of-the-art classrooms include the following technologies: MIT Sloan's custom teaching table with…
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Anna WrightMarch 30, 2021
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FAQ: Zoom LTI Pro in Canvas

At a Glance Have a question? Explore a list of frequently asked questions about using…
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Anna WrightApril 29, 2021
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FAQ: Zoom

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Anna Wright
Anna WrightApril 25, 2021
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What are the Default Settings for a Canvas Course?

At a Glance In this guide, you'll learn about the default settings in all MIT…
Samantha McGurgan
Samantha McGurganApril 22, 2021
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