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Learning Online
Web-ready Images
How do I save an image in a web-ready format?
Saving images for the web before posting is generally a good practice; images load faster, it’s kinder to people on slower connections, and it is ultimately a better experience for faculty and students.
About Online Courses
What Does an Online Classroom Look Like?
No two online classrooms are identical. As in face-to-face classes, each instructor organizes course content differently. Nevertheless, most Canvas classrooms share similar basic layouts.
How Do I Embed an Image in a Canvas Discussion?
You can embed images in a Canvas Discussion reply. These images can be uploaded from your computer, or you can embed images you already have in your Canvas Files.
How to Turn On Live Caption in Google Chrome
Turning On Live Caption in Chrome
What Should I Do if My Google Drive Integration Fails in Canvas?
You may be asked to authorize the Google Drive integration in Canvas the first time you try to view a Google doc, or you attempt to submit an assignment through Google Doc or Google Drive. What happens if the integration fails?
How Do Time Zones Work in Canvas?
The default time zone in Canvas is the Central Time Zone. This means that when a totally new user views dates and times generated through Canvas tools like Due Dates in Assignments or in the Calendar—they will view these times as they appear in the Central Time Zone.
How Do I Set My Personal Pronouns in Canvas?
Users have the option to select their personal pronouns in their account. Personal pronouns display after a user's name in various areas of Canvas including:
How do I find help if I have questions about Canvas?
Canvas offers multiple help options that can be accessed directly from the Dashboard in the Help Menu. Students will see the following options:
How do I get to Canvas?
To access Canvas, go to: https://canvas.mcad.edu.
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