Canvas: Resources and More

What is Canvas?

Canvas is a learning management system (LMS) that supports online learning and teaching in grades 9-12.

For posting and sharing of assignments and collaborating with each other, the high school will use Canvas instead of Google Classroom. More than 30% of universities and colleges from all over the world currently use this LMS, and thus, our students will be better prepared for their future beyond Baldwin High School. In addition, Canvas is more intuitive and user-friendly than other platforms used for online instruction.

Canvas provides the tools to support online learning in a variety of ways. This can range from structured learning pathways to dynamic, interactive virtual classrooms, discussion boards for asynchronous discussions, and more!

Where to access Canvas?

As with most elearning tools provided by Baldwin UFSD, please sign on to Clever to access Canvas.

Canvas Parent Account (Observer) Instructions
Watch the video or read the directions on how to create a Canvas parent account and sign in to the Canvas Parent mobile app. Before creating your Canvas parent account you will need an observer code from your child’s Canvas account.

Creating a Canvas Parent Account
1. On your computer, navigate to baldwinschools.instructure.com.
2. Select Need a Canvas account on the top right side of the webpage.
3. Select the link on the bottom of the page titled Parent Sign Up Here.
4. Complete the online form and enter the observer code into the Student Pairing Code text box. Now you will be able to see your child's classes on Canvas.
Canvas Observer Code
1. Your child should sign in to their Canvas account on a computer.
2. Then they should select Account on the top left side of the webpage and select Settings.
3. On the Settings page, select Pair with Observer on the right side of the page. This code will expire after seven days or one use.
Video Instructions

Canvas Parent Mobile App
1. First, download the Canvas Parent mobile app from the iOS or Google Play Store.
2. Select Find My School, type in baldwinschools.instructure.com, and select Next on the top right side of the app.
3. Sign in to the Canvas Parent app using your username and password. Now you will be able to see your child’s classes on the Canvas Parent app.
How to Use Canvas as a Parent (Observer)
Canvas Student App Login Instructions
Follow the directions below to log in to the Canvas Student app on your phone.

Video Instructions

From Your Computer
1. Sign in to Canvas on your computer by going to the Baldwin website, signing into Clever, and then selecting the Canvas icon under Instructional Applications.
2. On your computer, select Account on the top left side of the Canvas webpage and then select QR for Mobile Login.
3. On your computer, select Proceed in the dialog box that appears on your screen.
From Your Phone
1. Download the Canvas Student app from the iOS or Google Play Store.
2. On your phone, open the Canvas Student app and select QR Code on the sign in screen.
3. On your phone, select Next on the top right and allow the Canvas Student app to use your phone’s camera.
4. On your phone, scan the QR code displayed on your computer to finish the sign in process.

Curriculum and Instruction

Canvas: Resources and More

Canvas Parent Account (Observer) Instructions

Canvas Student App Login Instructions