Video tutorials online learning

The two primary tools used for online learning are Canvas and Zoom.

Canvas is Porterville College's learning management system; it is where you will find your online courses (go to insidePC, login, and under tools, click on “Canvas”).

Zoom is a web conferencing software that is integrated into Canvas.

How to Use Canvas (Students) Videos:

Canvas Overview (Students)
Calendar Overview (Students) -- Note: this link is currently out of commission; please contact the LRC staff for assistance with using the Calendar
Collaborations Overview (Students) -- Note: this link is currently out of commission; please contact the LRC staff for assistance with using the Collaborations feature
Dashboard Overview (Students)
Discussions Overview (Students)
Feedback Overview (Students) -- Note: this link is currently out of commission; please contact the LRC staff for assistance with using the Feedback feature
Files Overview (Students) -- Note: this link is currently out of commission; please contact the LRC staff for assistance with using the Files feature
Groups Overview (Students) -- Note: this link is currently out of commission; please contact the LRC staff for assistance with using the Groups feature

How to View and Submit Assignments on Canvas Videos:

Assignments Overview (Students)
Assignment Submissions (Students) -- Note: this link is currently out of commission; please contact the LRC staff for assistance with using the Assignment Submissions feature

How to Complete Quizzes on Canvas Videos:

Quizzes (Students) -- Note: this link is currently out of commission; please contact the LRC staff for assistance with using the Quizzes feature
New Quizzes Overview (Students) -- Note: this link is currently out of commission; please contact the LRC staff for assistance with using the New Quizzes feature

How to Use Various Features on Canvas Videos:

Note: these links are currently out of commission; please contact the LRC staff for assistance with using these features

Grades (Students)
Chat (Students)
ePortfolios (Students)

How to Use Canvas on a Mobile Device (Cell Phone):

Canvas Student App Overview:

Canvas Student App -- Note: this link is currently out of commission; please contact the LRC staff for assistance with using this feature

Guides:

Mobile Guide (Links to an external site.)

Mobile features by device

Videos:

Note: these links are currently out of commission; please contact the LRC staff for assistance with using these features

Android All Users (Links to an external site.)

iOS All Users

How to Use Zoom:

Try to find a quieter place with fewer distractions. Do what you can to ensure you have good internet or cell signal. (If your bandwidth is low, trying turning off your video.)

Download the Zoom software at https://zoom.us/download.
https://zoom.us/test and check your internet connection, audio, and video. (If the audio isn't working, make sure your computer volume is turned up and your microphone is on.)
Go to your course's Canvas site.
Click on the ConferZoom link in the left navigation of your course.
Close tabs and applications you won't need, particularly those with notifications.
Turn your camera on (if needed).
Mute your mic (bottom left corner).

Other Zoom notes

Zoom has several tools that your instructor might use. Get familiar with them.

If Zoom freezes on you, give it a couple of seconds to reconnect.

Reach out by Chat to see if it's a temporary glitch.
If you don't hear or see anything, exit the meeting and try to re-connect.
If it's slow or choppy, try turning off your camera (click "Start Video" in the bottom left corner until it's crossed out).
If you're still having trouble, join by phone.
For further assistance, contact PC Tech Navigators (hyperlink to page)