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Thoughts on Canvas: Modules

In the realm of academia, miscommunication stands as a leading source of conflicts between professors and students. Therefore, it is...

Thoughts on Canvas: Dashboard

When you initially log into Canvas, I assure you, it can be as overwhelming as any new website. It's a barrage of colors, images, and...

Thoughts on Canvas: Grades

Grades can be both a student's ally and adversary in the world of college education. We yearn to know them, to catch a glimpse of how...

Thoughts on Canvas: Email Inbox

If you were to inquire with any upperclassmen about the Canvas Email feature, there's a good chance they either have no idea it exists or...

Thoughts on Canvas: Discussions

I have a strong aversion to discussion boards, and if you haven't experienced it already, you're likely to share my sentiment very soon....

Thoughts on Canvas: Calendar

Whether or not your professor actually utilizes the Canvas calendar can be quite a coin toss; however, if they do, it's arguably one of...

Thoughts on Canvas: Assignments and Submissions

For many classes, Canvas serves as the primary tool for submitting and reviewing assignments. In relevant courses, you will find an...

Thoughts on Canvas: Accessible Files

I assure you, this mini-essay is not just a personal vendetta. One of the drawbacks of Canvas is that it can turn into a black hole for...