Getting Started With Canvas

Welcome to eLearning at Lake Washington Institute of Technology!

What is Canvas?

Canvas is the online application instructors use to enhance their courses. About 60% of our courses use Canvas. Instructors may use Canvas to:

  • Post announcements
  • Post course materials
  • Conduct online discussions
  • Collect assignments
  • Conduct quizzes and exams
  • Post grades
  • Schedule events on the calendar

What kind of technology do I need?

  • You need access to a computer with reliable internet service. 
  • You need a current web browser, such as Firefox Links to an external site., Chrome Links to an external site., or Safari. 
    • The two latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Safari are the best browsers to use with Canvas
    • Canvas does not work well with Edge.
    • Canvas does not support browsers such as Brave, Vivaldi, Torch, etc.
  • You may need speakers or headphones for any media content.

To learn more about the technological requirements for Canvas, check out the Canvas Guide Links to an external site..

How do I log in?

  1. Point your Browser to http://lwtech.instructure.com.
  2. Enter your User ID and password and click the Login button.

To reset your password, go to password reset. Links to an external site.

  • If you are still unable to log into your account please contact your instructor immediately, and then contact IT Services at 425-576-5865 to have your password reset.  They will need your LionsLink (ctcLink) id number. 

How do I get help?

  • If you are in Canvas and experience a bug or system issue, please submit a help ticket by selecting the "Canvas Help" link in the lower-left navigation, and then the Get Help with Canvas link. You can also email CanvasSupport@LWTech.edu to create a help desk ticket.  If the issue affects your ability to complete work in the course, please also contact your instructor.

Screenshot showing the location of the Canvas Help button at the bottom of the Global Navigation bar.

 

Gift box drawing attention to a notifications tip. Tip: By default, Canvas sends notifications to your student email account. 

 

To continue with the orientation, select the Next button at the bottom right.