ORCA Family Resources

Your student is enrolled, you have received student account credentials…now what? Below are resources to log in to a Canvas observer account to monitor and support student(s) with ease as well as how to access the ORCA Help Center for technology questions.

Observer Resources

We’ve compiled resources for new Observers to help you learn your way around your new observer account! Check out some of our resources below, and make sure to enroll in our Observer Onboarding course for more tutorials, tips, and tricks.

• How do I manage a large number of students as an Observer in Canvas?

• How do I see my observed student’s individual assignment grades and feedback?

• How do I see my observed student’s course grades?

• Where do I see what my observed students need to do?

Looking for more resources? Check out the Observer section of our Help Center.

Securly

You may also be interested in learning more about Securly. Securly helps us monitor student’s online behavior, and flags any interactions or activities that may be dangerous or harmful, like bullying or substances. ORCA will register your email with Securly automatically. Then, you will receive weekly activity emails that provide a snapshot of your student’s online activity, and you will be able to visit the Parent Portal for a more in-depth look at what your child is doing online.