New to IvyLearn?

The following two pages are an overview of the main IvyLearn features that you will work with as an instructor.

Please note that if you are using assistive technology, the Vimeo video player is not accessible so please see the matching text resources linked below each video.

The Ivylearn Interface

Canvas Interface Overview Script

Setting your Notifications (policy requirement)

By default, your notifications will go to your Ivy Tech email address. If you would like your notifications to go to an additional email address and/or if you would like to add notifications via text message, you can add these options to your notification preferences in the Account tool on the Global Navigation Menu located on the left-side of the page and then choose "Settings". Once you are on the Settings page, you will see a place to the right of the page to add a new email address or an "Other Contact" which would be your cell phone number if you would like text messages.

TIP: An important thing to note is that students set their own notification preferences. They can choose what notifications they want to receive immediately, daily, weekly, or not at all.

Canvas Guide on Setting Notifications and Notifications Video Script

Adding your Profile Picture (policy requirement)

Whenever you send a message in the Ivylearn Inbox, post to a Discussion, give grading feedback or send an Announcement your message or post will feature your profile picture. It is very helpful to have a picture there so students easily recognize what messages are coming from you versus what messages are coming from classmates.

To add a profile picture, click Account and choose "Profile." Click the grey placeholder profile picture icon to get a pop-up window where you can add your picture. Click the Upload a Picture tab and either choose a picture or drag one from your desktop and drop it into the uploader. Canvas will automatically store a copy of the new profile picture in your personal files.

Canvas Guide on Setting Your Profile Picture and Profile Picture Video Script

Communicating in Ivylearn

An important thing to note about the IvyLearn message tool called Conversations is that your Inbox is linked to all of your courses. Conversations or messages from all of your courses appear in the same inbox. Your IvyLearn conversation or message will also forward to your notification preferences where you can respond without going into IvyLearn.

Canvas Guide on Inbox (aka Conversations) and Communication Overview Video Script