An Introduction to Canvas
For OCCC Faculty

Canvas is Oregon Coast Community College’s learning management system (LMS). Through Canvas, instructors can teach an online course or simply make documents available to students.

To access your Canvas courses, visit oregoncoastcc.instructure.com and enter your OCCC email address and password. Once in Canvas, select the “Courses” icon (left side bar) to view your course(s).

All faculty and students at OCCC have access to 24/7 Canvas support. Access chat, email or phone support by clicking the “Help” link in the lower-left corner of your Canvas course site.

New to Canvas?

• OCCC Quick-Start Guide

• View the Canvas Getting Started Guide

• See the Canvas Instructor Video Guide

• Watch all or part of the Lynda.com Tutorial (Contact the OCCC Library for Lynda.com access)

• Explore the comprehensive Canvas instructor guide

Recommended reading from Canvas Instructors Guide:

Technical Needs

Basic computer specifications for Canvas

Browsers supported by Canvas

Profile & Preferences

Edit your profile

Change your user settings

Set your notification preferences

Canvas Basics

How to use the Dashboard

How to use the Calendar

How to use the Syllabus

Modules, and how to use them

Creating an assignment

Creating a quiz

Discussions and how to use them

How to use your Gradebook

FAQs for Faculty

What is Canvas?

Canvas is the learning platform that OCCC uses to deliver courses and course content online.

Where do I find Canvas?

Canvas online courses can be accessed via oregoncoastcc.instructure.com

Where do I get my Canvas login and password?

Your login and password are your OCCC email address and password

How do I find my classes with Canvas once I am logged in?

Once you are logged in to Canvas, select the “Courses” icon (left side bar) to viefw courses you are teaching.