If a parent would like to be an observer for a student, they need to register for a Canvas account and then be invited as an observer.
Register for Canvas Account by Parent:
First, the parent will need to register with Canvas for an account. They can access Canvas at the district Canvas login page by following the instructions for creating a parent account.
Afterwards, there are two ways that a parent can be paired with their student:
Invitation by the Teacher:
- Select the course the student is enrolled in.
- Select People from the left navigation.
- Select the three vertical dots at the end of the record with the students name.
- Select User Details. Once at the students user detail screen,
- Select Pair with Observer from the right menu. This will generate the Pairing code that you share with the parent.
https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-generate-a-pairing-code-for-an-observer-as-an/ta-p/1217
Invitation by the Student:
Select Account from the left navigation, Settings, then Pair with Observer. A paring code will be generated that is shared with the parent.
https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-generate-a-pairing-code-for-an-observer-as-a-student/ta-p/418
Related Canvas Documents:
Instructor Guide
Student Guide
Observer Guide