Your first activity is to carefully read your course syllabus, which you will find as a PDF in Canvas. You will be able to access it anytime you are online.
The course syllabus is your "course contract" with your instructor, defining specifically what is expected from you, and what you may expect from your instructor. Because it is the single most important Getting Started component, you will be asked more questions on the Getting Started Quiz regarding the syllabus than any other aspect of this course orientation.
Check the technical requirements for this course (particularly the web browser) and be sure that your computer meets them. Provided that you are using a browser version supported by Canvas, you should not experience any difficulties with either Canvas or the course pages. If you were able to play the Jack Dangermond TED Talk video just now, you should be able to play all lecture files in this course. If not, please alert the World Campus Helpdesk at wdtechsupport@outreach.psu.edu.
Next, review the assignment/course percentage breakdown and study the schedule and due dates closely. Take note of assignment and discussion forum due dates. Your instructor will post announcements and may send out e-mail reminders when items are due, but it is your responsibility to monitor this for yourself.
Be sure to review your instructor's policies and the University's policies regarding academic integrity, accessibility, and other policies.
To continue with Getting Started, click the Next Page link in the lower right hand corner of your screen or click the page title in the Getting Started menu at left.