Students' Guide to Canvas

People (and Groups)

People is the tool that shows course users and allows group creation.  If instructors allow, students can even organize their own groups.

• How do I use the People page as a student?
• Which Groups am I enrolled in as a student?
• How do I create a group as a student?

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Conferences

The Conferences tool integrates Canvas with the BigBlueButton online classroom tool.  Conferences allows you to broadcast real-time audio, video, demo applications on your desktop, share presentation slides, or demo any online resources.

• What are Conferences for students?
• How do I create a Conference in my Student Group?
• How do I share my desktop in the Conference interface in my Student Group?

Click here for more guides about Conferences.