3.3 | 🔍 Canvas Observer Help Guides
Quick Reference Observer Guides
Here is a short list of frequently used Canvas Community guides to help you get started with your Canvas Observer Account. If you can't find what you are looking for, go to the full Canvas Observer Guide (English) or the Guía del Observador de Canvas (Spanish) for further assistance.
Account Set-Up
- How do I sign up for a Canvas account as a parent/guardian?
- How do I link a student to my user account as an observer?
- How do I view my list of observed students?
Profile and User Settings
- How do I change the settings in my user account as an observer?
- How do I add contact methods to receive Canvas notifications as an observer?
- How do I set my Canvas notification preferences as an observer?
- How do I change the language preference in my user account as an observer?
Navigation
- How do I use the Global Navigation Menu as an observer?
- How do I use the Dashboard as an observer?
- How do I navigate a Canvas course as an observer?
Assignments
- How do I view Assignments as an observer?
- How do I know if my student has submitted an assignment as an observer?
Quizzes and Grades