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The Basics

How to Log in to Engage 2.0

Step 1: Navigate to the Engage 2.0 Login Page

  1. Open a web browser on your device (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari).
  2. In the address bar, type https://nolaedu.instructure.com/ and press Enter.

Step 2: Enter Your Credentials

  1. On the login page, locate the Username field and enter your assigned username.
  2. Locate the Password field and enter your password.

Note: If you don’t have a username or password, contact the NOLA Education administrator for your school or district for assistance.

Step 3: Access Engage 2.0

  1. Click the Log In button to submit your credentials.
  2. If your username and password are correct, you will be redirected to the Canvas LMS dashboard for Engage 2.0. From there, you can access your courses, announcements, and other resources.

Available Tools

The Course Navigation Menu offers essential tools: ""Modules"" organizes course content, ""Assignments"" streamline submissions and grading, discussion boards foster student interaction, and ""Announcements"" keep everyone updated. Students can track progress with ""Grades,"" while ""Quizzes"" and ""Surveys"" offer assessments and feedback. Finally, the ""People"" tool helps instructors manage roles and permissions. With these tools, you can create an engaging and organized learning experience.

User Dashboard

How to Use the Dashboard

Step 1: Access the Dashboard

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to https://nolaedu.instructure.com/.
  2. Log in with your Canvas LMS credentials.
  3. Upon successful login, you will land on the Dashboard.

Step 2: Customize Your Dashboard View

  1. At the top right of the Dashboard, click on the Dashboard View icon.

  2. Choose between Card View, List View, or Recent Activity.

    • Card View: Displays a card for each of your active courses.
    • List View: Shows a list of all items due across all courses in chronological order.
    • Recent Activity: Lists notifications from all your courses (announcements, discussions, assignments).

Step 3: Navigate Through Course Cards (Card View)

  1. Each course card displays the course title and course code.
  2. Click on any course card to open the course homepage and access course materials.

Step 4: Access To-Do Lists and Upcoming Assignments

  1. On the right sidebar, view the To Do list which shows upcoming assignments, quizzes, and activities.
  2. Click on an item in the To Do list to go directly to the activity or assignment.

Step 5: Manage Course Favorites

  1. Click on the Courses icon in the Global Navigation menu on the left.
  2. Click All Courses to view all your enrollments.
  3. To favorite a course, click the Star icon next to it.
    • Note: Starred courses will appear on the Dashboard.

Step 6: View Grades

  1. From the Dashboard, click the View Grades button located on the right sidebar.
  2. This will take you to a summary view of your grades for each course.