Overview
This lecture provides essential information about accessing and using the Canvas learning portal for SMCCCD students and staff, including login procedures, support resources, and institutional context.
Accessing Canvas
- Canvas is the main online learning platform for SMCCCD students and staff.
- Access Canvas at https://smccd.instructure.com/.
- Students log in using their username (without @my.smccd.edu) and mySMCCD Portal Password.
- Faculty and staff log in with their email username (without @smccd.edu) and their email password.
Login Support & Troubleshooting
- New students who have not set up their password should visit the First Time Login tutorial page.
- If students have login issues, they can get support at the mySMCCD Login Support page.
- Faculty/staff who forget their password should contact their dean, [email protected], or utilize the ITS Help Desk.
Related Resources and Services
- WebSMART and WebSchedule are related platforms for registration and scheduling.
- Support, tutorials, and FAQs for Canvas are available online.
- SMCCCD includes College of San Mateo, Cańada College, and Skyline College.
About SMCCCD
- SMCCCD is a district with three colleges serving over 40,000 students annually.
- The district offers transfer programs and more than 90 vocational-technical programs.
Contact Information
- Main address: 3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402 USA.
- Phone: (650) 574-6550.
- Email: [email protected].
Key Terms & Definitions
- Canvas — The online learning management system for course materials, assignments, and communications.
- mySMCCD Portal Password — The password used to access SMCCCD online services including Canvas.
- WebSMART — Online student registration and records system.
- WebSchedule — Online course schedule platform.
Action Items / Next Steps
- New students: Set up your mySMCCD Portal Password using the First Time Login tutorial.
- All users: Familiarize yourself with Canvas access procedures.
- Contact support if experiencing login issues.