Learn the Ropes: Student Portal, Email, Learning Platforms

Emailed Mon, Aug. 17, 2020

Warriors, Here are some tips for successfully checking in on the first day of our virtual fall semester using your myStanState student portal! Please watch the video for information on the following items:

Access email using Office 365
- Quick note: lookout for emails from your professors
Find professors' email or department contact in the A-Z Directory
Class notes: check if your class is asynchronous, synchronous or hybrid
Online learning platforms: Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas
Fall informational guide website

Learning Platforms

Here are additional resources to help you navigate in these platforms:

Canvas
Canvas Student Guide [Interactive Website]
How to Navigate Canvas [Vimeo Video]

Blackboard
Blackboard Information and FAQs [Webpage with Links]
How to Navigate Blackboard [YouTube Video]

Moodle
Moodle Tips for Students [Webpage with Screenshots]

Other tips shared last week

8/10 – Know the Difference: Asynchronous, Synchronous, Hybrid
8/11 – 7 Things You Need to Know About the First Day of Classes

Live Help Hotline

Warriors, we are with you! And we are here to help. Should you have any questions about how to show up and be successful on the first day of classes, a Live Help Hotline will be available.