Go Mobile

Introduction

In addition to the Canvas website, there are also apps that you can use with your course. This page includes information on getting started and using the Teacher App and Student App.

On This Page:

1. Learn about mobile apps for faculty and students
2. Download the apps
3. Navigate Canvas from mobile

 

Learn about mobile apps for faculty and students

Mobile Browsers

Both faculty and students may choose to access and interact with Canvas courses from a mobile device, and while Canvas can be accessed via a mobile browser, not all versions are supported. For the best user experience, we recommend using the free Canvas Teacher and Canvas Student apps.

To learn which browsers are supported, refer to the document below:

• Which browsers does Canvas support? Links to an external site. (External resource)

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The Teacher App by Instructure

See an in-depth listing of what features are/aren't supported in the Teacher app:

• Canvas Teacher Mobile Functionality Chart Links to an external site. (External resource)

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The Student App by Instructure

See an in-depth listing of what feature are/aren't supported in the Student app:

• Canvas Student Mobile Functionality Chart Links to an external site. (External resource)

 

Download the apps

Follow these steps to get started on your device:

1. Download the "Canvas Teacher by Instructure" app and/or the "Canvas Student by Instructure" app from the Play Store on Android or the App Store on iOS devices.
2. Open the app.
3. Once you have opened the app, you will be presented with a page to search for your school. Tap Find Your School or District.
4. Enter "PSU" or "Penn State" and hit the arrow to continue. This will take you to where you will log in with your Penn State credentials.
5. After logging in, you will be presented with your list of courses.

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View the following FAQ's for iOS and Android to learn more:

• Canvas Teacher iOS Guide by Instructure Links to an external site. (External resource)
• Canvas Teacher Android Guide by Instructure Links to an external site. (External resource)
• Canvas Student iOS Guide by Instructure Links to an external site. (External resource)
• Canvas Student by Android Guide by Instructure Links to an external site. (External resource)

 

Navigate Canvas from mobile

The Canvas app will allow you to access most of the features in your Canvas courses, but navigation on a mobile device is a little different compared to navigation on a computer. Use the following tips for using the Canvas Teacher app on your mobile device:

• Global navigation options in the Teacher app are different than the global navigation options on the website.
• You cannot change your course settings through the Teacher app.
• You cannot add, edit, or manage modules through the Teacher app.
• Quizzes cannot be created in the Teacher app, but students can take quizzes in the Student app.
• You can move to another student's submission by swiping left or right.
• Tap and hold a rubric number to see its description.
• Video, audio, and text comments all work in the Teacher app.
• The draw, highlight, and strike out tools in SpeedGrader can be used in the Teacher app.