Canvas for Parents

Canvas for Parents

Start at this address: https://mct.instructure.com/login/canvas or follow the steps below to create an account via the app.

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At the top right, click to create a parent account. Once you are in your account you will need to follow these steps to become an observer:

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Observer-Guide/How-do-I-link-a-student-to-my-user-account-as-an-observer/ta-p/539

The pairing code is created by the student using the following steps:

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-generate-a-pairing-code-for-an-observer-as-a-student/ta-p/418

Using the Parent App

Parent app for iOS-Search App Store for Canvas Parent or try direct link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/canvas-parent/id1097996698

Guide for Parent app in iOS: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Parent-iOS-Guide/tkb-p/parent_ios

Parent app for Android- Search Google Play Store for Canvas Parent

Guide for Parent app in Android: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Parent-Android-Guide/tkb-p/parent_android

Setup from within the app:

Open the app once downloaded and click Find School

Type in McGill-Toolen

You will get redirected to a page on our website that allows you to choose Parent Access

Then you can login with an existing account or create a new account.

You will need a Pairing Code from your student, which can now be accessed in their Student app by going to Account Settings and choosing Pair Observer or by following the instructions here.