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Below are some instructions and tips for submitting assignments in Canvas from your phone and also from your computer. Be sure to follow the instructions specific to what device you are using.

	Assignments From Your Phone	*Assignments From Your Computer*
Where do I start?	Open the Canvas app on your phone. Find the appropriate Assignment (go to Biology, Modules, Assignment)	Log into Canvas Instructure from a web browser Find the appropriate Assignment (go to Biology, Modules, Assignment)
How do I get my assignment into Canvas?	From your phone, there are TWO ways to submit the assignment: Click on Submission & Rubric It is a link near the top of the page From that screen you will be able to see if you have already submitted the assignment, what files you have submitted and view the rubric (if one has been added for that assignment) You will also be also to Submit Assignment (see instructions below for more details) Click on Submit Assignment It is a blue bar at the bottom of the page Once you click on Submit Assignment, you will be given a few options of what type of submission you want to turn in. The most common types are: Text Entry - This option allows you to type an answer, comment, explanation, etc. for your submission. But is also allows you to upload pictures. This is helpful if you need to turn in a picture but you also need to type an explanation for your picture or leave some kind of comment. File Upload - This option allows you to upload any kind of file (Word, Excel, Google Drive, picture, video, etc.) You can select Camera, which will allow you to take a picture. You can select Gallery, which allows you to upload pictures or videos that you have already taken. Or you can select Device, which allows you to upload files from your phone (you will just have to navigate in your phone to that file). You can upload as many files as you want. Add one file, then click on Device again to add another file. Media Recording - This option will allow you to record video or audio files or you can upload video or audio files already on your device.	Click on Submit Assignment It is a blue button at the top of the page Once you click on Submit Assignment, it will open a window at the bottom of the page. You will be given a few options of what type of submission you want to turn in. They will be different tabs at the top of the window. The most common types are: Text Entry - This option allows you to type an answer, comment, explanation, etc. for your submission. But from your computer you can also upload pictures or record videos or audio files. This is helpful if you need to turn in a picture, video or audio but you also need to type an explanation or leave some kind of comment. If you need to attach a picture that you took on your phone, you will need to email it to yourself, then download the file into your downloads folder on your computer. You will then be able to upload the picture from your computer. Or you can record video or audio directly from your computer. File Upload - This option allows you to upload any kind of file (Word, Excel, Google Drive, picture, video, etc.) Any files that you want to upload will need to be available on your computer. Make sure you have saved your file to your computer first. You can then upload as many files as you want. Add one file, then click on Add Another File to add more files. Media Recording - This option will allow you to record video or audio files or you can upload video or audio files already on your device.
How do I know it submitted?	Once you have your submission ready, make sure you click on Submit. After you click on Submit, make sure that you get a GREEN CHECKMARK. The green checkmark tells you that your submission went through properly. You can then go to the Submission & Rubric link on the Assignment page to see what your submission looks like.	Once you have your submission ready, make sure you click on Submit. After you click on Submit, make sure that you get a GREEN CHECKMARK. The green checkmark tells you that your submission went through properly. You can then go to the Submission Details (directly below the green checkmark) to see what your submission looks like.
What if I made a mistake and need to change my assignment?	You can always resubmit an Assignment. After you have submitted an assignment, the blue bar will now say Resubmit Assignment. If you forgot to add something or need to change something, you can do that, then you will need to Resubmit the Assignment. Simply go through the same process to submit a new assignment. The original files that you submitted will still be available for me to view. But when you go to Submission & Rubric, you will only be able to see the most recent submission.	You can always resubmit an Assignment. After you have submitted an assignment, the blue bar will now say Resubmit Assignment. If you forgot to add something or need to change something, you can do that, then you will need to Resubmit the Assignment. Simply go through the same process to submit a new assignment. The original files that you submitted will still be available for me to view. But when you go to Submission Details, you will only be able to see the most recent submission.

If you have other questions that are not answered here, please speak with your instructor for more assistance.