Becoming a Canvas Observer

Using your desktop or laptop, as an Observer, you can login to your Canvas account, already linked to your child(ren)'s account(s), so that you can see assignment dues dates, announcements, course content, grades, feedback, etc. As an observer you can view the course content but cannot participate in the course.

Prior to logging in, make sure you have the email address that you utilize for Renweb Portal and the Foundation Academy Canvas login page address (bookmark this page on your computer). Scroll down to the "Parent Canvas Observer Accounts" section > Select the "Parent Observer Login" button.

Get Your Password

To retrieve your password, you will need to set a new one. For security reasons, we are not going to provide a temporary password.

In a browser window, enter your school's Canvas URL (fa.instructure.com/login/canvas). Click Forgot Password? link as seen in the image below. Canvas will then email a link to your personal email address (the email address provided in Renweb). You can then set any password you wish to use and return to the site to login.

Set Language Preference

Canvas's default language is English; but, you can choose to view the Canvas interface in another language. Canvas is offered in over 35 different languages. To change your default language, click on Account in the Global Navigation (far left sidebar) and then click Settings. Choose Edit Settings. In the language drop-down menu, choose your preferred language and click Update Settings. If you need further assistance, view the How do I change the language preference in my user account as an observer? guide.

3 steps for updating language preferences.

Set Notifications

You can receive Canvas notifications for the various courses you are observing. Notifications are sent to contact methods listed in your Account User Settings. Canvas includes a set of default notification preferences. However, you can change the default settings by setting notification preferences to meet your needs. Your notification preferences only apply to you; they do not affect course notifications sent to the student you are observing.

Some notifications may not apply to the observer role. To learn more about each notification, default settings, and notification triggers, view the Canvas Notifications PDF.

If you change a setting, the change is effective immediately. You can select one of four frequency options for each notification type:

Notify me right away
Daily summary

Weekly summary
Don't send.

You can follow the steps below or view the Notification Preferences Video Tutorial.

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