Canvas Observer Role

The Canvas observer role parents have the ability to view their students’ course content (assignment due dates, assignments, course modules, etc.). When a parent creates a Canvas “Observer” account they have the ability linked to their student(s) account and follow their student in Canvas. Parent Visibility/Participation as an Observer

Canvas Parent App

The Canvas parent app is a simplified version of student view. With the Canvas Parent app, you can view a student’s course events, upcoming assignments, and grades. You can also add and view multiple students in your account.

How do I choose what access I need:

Observer role is a more detailed view of a course (course pages, assignments, quiz index, discussions-if allowed, messaging option to teacher and your student, grades, syllabus, announcements, calendar)
Parent app is a simplified view (student course calendar, grades, assignments
*The Web Browser version of Canvas is the most fully featured and always recommended.*
- If you repeatedly enter your user and password, but get an invalid/error message please check the page you are trying to access to be sure it is our Robinson Canvas site: https://robinsonschool.instructure.com/login/canvas

How will Canvas access for parents/guardians differ between grade levels?

In grades PPK-3/4: Parents and Guardians will receive the log in credentials for their student in order to facilitate support in accessing content and submitting student work in Canvas.
In Grades 4-12: Parents and Guardians will use their dedicated Parent/Observer Account to access and view their student's account. Grade 4 parents should support students in using Canvas independently. In grades 5 and up parents should not access student accounts.