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What is a soft rollout?
A soft rollout is the practice of introducing a new product or service in a limited way to allow users to become familiar with it and to gather data and feedback before the full implementation begins.
Canvas will be implemented in Fort Worth ISD through a soft rollout beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. Administrators and teachers can opt-in to moving from Google Classroom to using Canvas as their complete learning management system as early as summer 2021.
High schools and Innovation 6-12 campuses will be required to use Canvas beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. Elementary and middle school campuses will continue with the soft rollout and be required to transition to Canvas for the 2023-2024 school year.
The main goal of the implementation plan is to increase the speed of adoption, optimize utilization, and improve the student learning experience. In addition, the implementation will move district personnel, students, and parents from product awareness to instructional best practices.
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How will I know if my child’s teacher is using Canvas?
High schools and Innovation 6-12 campuses are required to use Canvas beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. Elementary and middle school campuses will continue with the soft rollout and be required to transition to Canvas for the 2023-2024 school year.
Please Note: Some elementary and middle school teachers may choose to go ahead and transition to Canvas. Teachers will communicate which learning platform they will use for the 2022-2023 school year. If you have questions, contact your child's teacher or home campus for more information.
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How do I access Canvas as a student?
Students will log into Canvas through their Classlink Portal. Use the following QRG for the steps in this process: Accessing Canvas.
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Where can I find Canvas Help resources for students?
Students can ask their teacher for assistance and may also find a variety of help resources in the Canvas Help Guides. Students may also visit our Getting Started with Canvas: Students & Parents site for additional help.
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Can I use the Canvas Inbox to communicate with my teacher?
Yes, students can use their Canvas Inbox to communicate with their teacher and the students in their class. You can access the Help Guide for this by clicking this link: Using the Canvas Inbox.
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Why is my grade in Canvas not the same as my grade in Focus?
Focus is Fort Worth ISD's official student information system. Students and parents should consult Focus for the most accurate grade information in all classes. While Canvas may house the majority of the student grades, it may not necessarily contain all grades and is not the official student information system for the district.
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My schedule changed. When will I be enrolled in my new classes in Canvas?
Students with schedule changes should be enrolled in their new courses in Canvas within 24-48 hours. FWISD's systems sync regularly and should update accordingly.
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As a parent, how do I see what my student is doing in Canvas?
Parents and guardians of FWISD students now have observer access to their student's courses in Canvas. Please see our LMS Access for Parents page to access the instructions for setting up your Canvas Parent account.
