Canvas Guides & Video Tutorials

This page contains specific details about how to use features in Canvas. See the list of topics below and click on the link. 

1. User Settings & Profile Picture Links to an external site.
2. Notification Settings Links to an external site.
3. Canvas Course Overview  Links to an external site.
4. Assignment Submissions Links to an external site.
5. Discussions Links to an external site.
6. Communication (Announcements, Discussion, Conversations) Links to an external site.
7. Calendar Links to an external site.
8. Canvas Help Resources Links to an external site.
9. Canvas App Links to an external site.
10. Supported browsers for Canvas Links to an external site.
11. Computer requirements Links to an external site.
12. MyLab and MyOpenLab

View the full list of Canvas Guides for Students Links to an external site.

Still Need Help?

• Go to the Tech Center on your campus to get in-person help.
• Contact helpdesk@cc.peralta.edu or canvas@peralta.edu. Tell them what the problem is and they will be able to provide you with some resources. 
• Contact your instructor! Tell them you are having some tech issues and you need support. Find the contact information from following directories. Type the first or last name of the instructor in search field to find.
  • Berkeley City College - Faculty Directory
  • College of Alameda - Faculty & Staff Directory
  • Laney College - Faculty and Staff Directory
  • Merritt College - Directory
• Call 24/7 Canvas phone support @ BCC: (844) 589-3853, COA: (844) 592-2199, Laney: (844) 600-4955, and Merritt: (844) 602-6289. They will help you with any question about Canvas and its navigation or features.