Canvas and Teams - Yorktown

Learning Management and Videoconferencing Platforms

The Department of Teaching and Learning has designated Canvas as the learning management system (LMS) and Microsoft Teams as the live videoconferencing platform for all APS schools. Teachers may refer to their “Canvas course” or “Class Team,” which correspond to Canvas and Teams, respectively. Students will primarily access Canvas and Teams through the apps on their MacBook Air. However, these platforms can also be accessed on other devices, such as smartphones or personal computers.

To access their Canvas courses, students must first log in to MyAccess at https://myaccess.apsva.us.

Canvas

Accessing Your Canvas Courses

Via MyAccess:

Click on Canvas in the MyAccess main menu.
This will take you to your Canvas Dashboard, where you can view all the classes you are enrolled in.

Direct Access:

Use the direct link to the APS Canvas platform: https://apsva.instructure.com.
You will need this URL if you choose to download and use the Canvas Student App.

Download the Canvas Student App:

Additional Resources:

Explore the Canvas Resources for Students & FAQs.
Review the Canvas Student Guide.
Learn how to use the Dashboard with this guide: How Do I Use the Dashboard as a Student?.

Teams

Accessing Microsoft Teams for Your Classes

From Office 365:

Navigate to Office 365 and select Teams to find your class Teams.

Using the Microsoft Teams App on Your MacBook Air:

Open Launchpad and click on Microsoft Teams to launch the app.
Once inside the app, you can join a Class Team. Here’s a helpful video tutorial on how to do that.