Students at Thomas Hassall have been using the Canvas Learning Management System for some time now to complement face-to-face learning.
It has recently been a key tool in the delivery of our Blended Learning Online Program. To enable families to be able to better engage with their child's learning, we have recently opened up access to Canvas for parents. Once an account has been created, parents will be able to observe the class work that has been delivered through Canvas, along with important learning announcements, Assessment Task information, and updates about grades and feedback that your child receives.
A Canvas parent app is also available to be downloaded to mobile devices. This app will allow information about your child’s Canvas courses, results and a calendar containing upcoming tasks to be easily viewed. If you would like to receive specific notifications, these can be enabled in the app. Notifications can include information such as when course and assignment marks are above or below certain percentages, course announcements and when assignments haven’t been submitted on time:
Setting up these notifications in the app will assist you to remain up-to-date about your child's academic progress.
To maximise access to Canvas as a parent, we recommend using the information available through Canvas to support regular conversations with your child about the learning activities that they have been engaging with along with their progress in each of their subjects.
For more information or to request a Canvas parent account, please email canvasobserver@thac.nsw.edu.au
Mrs Megan Bennett
Director of ICT & Coordinator of TAS
