button student app.png This page looks at how to use Canvas in a Canvas Student App.

If you are using Canvas using a computer or laptop, you should go back to the previous page and choose 'Canvas in Browser'.

Watch this video for an introduction to WEA Canvas in the Canvas Student App.

To download the Canvas App go here

Android: Download the Canvas Student App from the Google Play Store here

Android Help Guide Here: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-9758-18555199445

Apple iOS: Download the Canvas Study App from the Apple App Store here

Apple iOS Help Guide Here: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-9831-18561185379

Canvas Guides

Canvas provides official student guides to using Canvas, and these are a great place to start if you are looking for something specific.

Click to go to them, or you can access them anytime from the help button in the Canvas Navigation bar.

Quick Access Support

Click on the buttons below for specific help topics

Digital Glossary Help

Apps (applications)

A type of computer program that you can download for your computer, tablet or mobile phone. There are hundreds of different apps available, some for free, which do lots of different things, from playing games and puzzles, to helping you remember to take your medications, or allowing you to access your bank account.

Browser

The computer software or app you use to access the internet. Examples include Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Safari.

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Download

Download means that you can take a file or document from a place on the internet, like Canvas for instance, and open it on your computer. If you want to SAVE it, you can save it to your computer instead.

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