Continuity of Learning for Students

In the event of campus closure due to emergencies, continuity of learning ensures that you will have access to quality education and learning opportunities by providing alternative digital methods for teaching and learning, such as online instruction and virtual classroom meetings.

TAMU-CC uses the Code Blue Emergency Notification System, a comprehensive alert system that can connect students, faculty, and staff during emergency situations. In the event of campus closure and cancellation of classes, a message will be sent via the Code Blue system and email. Please be sure to sign up for Code Blue to receive the information.

Canvas Guides and Tutorials

Your instructor will provide specific guidance on the expected work. Use the tutorials to learn more about the tools that you might need.

Visit the Canvas Technical Requirements  page to make sure your browser is supported and check for browser updates. 
Log in to the TAMUCC Canvas website. using your Island ID information (user ID and password that you use to log in to a campus computer or Islander email). Locate your course/s in the list of current courses and click on the course title to open.
If you have any difficulty logging into Canvas, contact the IT Service Desk. For help using Canvas or issues with Canvas, use the “Help” option in the Canvas Global Navigation to contact Canvas Support via phone or chat 24/7.

Canvas Inbox: Your instructor may use the Canvas Inbox feature to keep in contact with you.
- Using Canvas Inbox for Students
Using the Content Editor: Many of the features in Canvas utilize the content editor, a word-processing feature similar to MS Word. The link below contains many tutorials that show the features of the content editor that you can use to format your entries.
- Canvas Content Editor
Using Canvas Interactive Features: Canvas’ interactive features involve students in class discussions, groups, and Zoom video conferencing to support collaborative learning.
- Participate in Discussions
- Participate in Groups
- Zoom web-conferencing
Assignments: Your instructor may use Canvas’ assignment feature for you to upload file attachments in your course. Your instructor may require only certain file types, make sure to review the instructors for any requirements. Your instructor may use rubrics to grade the submitted assignments. Once the instructor graded the assignment, you will see the grades and rubric (if applicable) in the Grades area of your course.
Quizzes: Canvas’ assessment feature may be used to administer quizzes and exams. Instructors control the time frame during which the quiz is available. Be sure that you know when the quiz will open and close. Watch for the timer on the timed tests. Your instructor will also control the feedback after you have submitted the quiz or the exam. 
- Taking a Quiz in Canvas

Continuity of Learning for Students

Canvas Guides and Tutorials

Getting started with your online course

Navigating Canvas

Information Technology Support