How To Observe Your Student in Canvas (PC/Chromebook)

The following instructions cover creating a Canvas Parent account and adding/removing students for observation. If you already have a Canvas Parent account, you can disregard step two of this process.

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Overview

1. Student generates a pairing code
2. Parent creates a Canvas Parent account and enters the pairing code
3. Parent logs into Canvas Parent App and enters additional pairing code(s)
   • Add Student
   • Remove Student

Step One — Student generates pairing code (from Student Chromebook)

• Select "Account"

• Select "Settings"

• Select "Pair with Observer"

• Write Down Pairing Code (note expiration)

Step Two — Parent creates a Canvas account and enters the pairing code 

• In any web browser window, open the district's Canvas URL (https://syc427.instructure.com/login/canvas)
• Select "Click Here For an Account"

• Enter your name, email, a password, your student's pairing code (from step one)
• Click "Start Participating." The Student Dashboard will appear. 

Step Three — Parent logs into Canvas Parent App and enters additional pairing code(s)

• Select Account
• Select "Observing"
• Add additional Student Pairing Code (see step one)
• OR Remove Student

Instructions for Canvas App