Creating an IVSA Canvas Observer Account

Canvas observer accounts allow parents/guardians, school mentors/coaches, and tutors the ability to:

  • Read course announcements

  • Review course assignments & due dates

  • Review course documents

  • View the course calendar

  • View students' grades

  • Communicate with the course instructor

  • Join conferences when invited

  1. 1. Login to the IVSA student account

    Login to the IVSA student account

  2. 2. Scroll to the bottom and click Launch Course

    Scroll to the bottom and click Launch Course

Canvas

  1. 3. When the Canvas LMS opens in a new tab, click the Account button in the menu on the left

    When the Canvas LMS opens in a new tab, click the Account button in the menu on the left

  2. 4. Select Settings

    Select Settings

  3. 5. Click on Pair with Observer

    Click on Pair with Observer

  4. 6. Copy the pairing code

    The pairing code will expire in seven days or after one use.

    Multiple pairing codes can be created from one student account.

    Now, it's time to create the observer account. Go to: https://ivsa.instructure.com/login/canvas

    Copy the pairing code

  5. 7. Go to: https://ivsa.instructure.com/login/canvas and click on Click Here for An Account

    Go to: https://ivsa.instructure.com/login/canvas and click on Click Here for An Account

  6. 8. Complete the signup form and enter the pairing code at the bottom, then click Start Participating

    Complete the signup form and enter the pairing code at the bottom, then click Start Participating

  7. 9. Success! Now you've created the Observer Account.

    You can click on Account to set your Notification preferences and account settings.

    Success! Now you've created the Observer Account.

  8. 10. On the Observer Dashboard, you can click the course card(s) to access the student's course information.

    On the Observer Dashboard, you can click the course card(s) to access the student's course information.

  9. 11. Home

    Pace chart, grading policy and teacher contact information are all located on the course homepage.

    Home

  10. 12. Modules

    The modules section will show you the units and lessons for the course. You can click into the lessons to view the material.

    Observers CANNOT submit assignments.

    Modules

  11. 13. Grades

    The gradebook will show submission date and scores for each activity.

    Written activity scores may not be immediately available as teachers require time to grade each item.

    Grades

Canvas

  1. 14. To add more students, Click the down arrow next to your student's name at the top of the page.

    A unique pairing code will need to be generated from each students' account.

    To add more students, Click the down arrow next to your student's name at the top of the page.

  2. 15. Click on Add Student

    Click on Add Student

  3. 16. Enter the pairing code generated from the student account

    Enter the pairing code generated from the student account

  4. 17. Click the Pair button to connect to the next student

    Click the Pair button to connect to the next student