Division of Academic Innovation

Canvas Tips and Tricks, Vol. 3, No. 2

September 9, 2024 • Uncategorized

Have you reviewed your Canvas settings? Below are the most common settings edited by users: 

• Profile picture: Click on the account icon at the top of the Canvas global navigation. In the window that opens, click on settings. Click on the account icon and navigate to the location of the desired image. Adjust the image within the circle and click save. You’re all set! 

• Notifications: Click on the account icon at the top of the Canvas global navigation and click on Notifications. This reveals the various options for notifications. For students, it is recommended that Announcements are set to Notify Immediately. A student may also want to consider immediate or daily notifications for Conversations (Inbox) or Course Content. Other notification options include Daily Summary, Weekly Summary, and Notifications Off. 

• In Settings on the left, faculty, staff, and students, can add an additional email for notifications. Once the email is added, you will see two columns (one for each email) for notifications. 

• Have you tried NameCoach? NameCoach is a new recording tool integrated into Canvas for use by both faculty and students. NameCoach provides a simple solution for users to hear the pronunciation of others’ names. Once you’ve completed your NameCoach profile, it will be available in all courses in which you are enrolled.  

• Faculty and Staff: See the NameCoach Canvas Faculty Guide for additional information on using NameCoach in your courses.  

For additional information or support, contact canvas@unthsc.edu.