There have been some improvements made to our Virtual Learning Environment.  


There are four things you'll need to do before joining induction sessions starting on Monday 7th September, and classes starting on Monday 14th September.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Download the recommended apps


2. Log in to your ACM email account

3. Activate your ACM Zoom account

4. Log in to myACM > Canvas > Zoom

1. Download the recommended apps


For the best online experience, we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. Important features that you will need are limited on mobile devices.

Download the below apps to your computer and mobile device.

Computer

Phone

iOS

Android

2. Log in to your ACM email account


Using Google Chrome,


  • Go to gmail.com

  • Sign in using your acm email address and password

  • Follow the instructions to change your password if prompted.

  • Add two-factor authentication by following the on-screen instructions.


If you are experiencing problems with your ACM email, or have forgotten your password, contact itsupport@acm.ac.uk.


NOTE: Log out of all other Gmail accounts.  You will not be able to access ACM resources with an account that does not end in @my.acm.ac.uk



3. Activate your ACM Zoom account


You may receive an email from Zoom asking you to activate your ACM Zoom account. 


If you have already done this, or did not receive an email, ignore this step.




  • Log out of any personal gmail accounts

  • Click the ‘Activate your Zoom Account’ button in the email

  • Click the ‘Sign in With Google’ button

  • Click your ACM Gmail account

  • Check your email shows an @my.acm.ac.uk email address and click the ‘Create Account’ button.

  • Your ACM Zoom account will be activated and will automatically sign you in.


When joining Zoom sessions from Canvas, you will not need to log in to the Zoom website. Read the instructions below for more information.


If you are experiencing problems with your Zoom account, contact digitaleducation@acm.ac.uk.


4. Log in to myACM > Canvas > Zoom


myACM is your central hub for all ACM apps. You can view your timetable and courses, make room bookings, get support, and even collaborate with fellow students.


Log in to m.acm.ac.uk

  1. Go to m.acm.ac.uk

  2. Select ‘Student Login’

  3. Sign in with your ACM Google account

  4. Enter your password

  5. Enter your 2-step verification code (sent to your phone)


NOTE: Log out of all other gmail accounts. You will not be able to access ACM resources with an account that does not end in @my.acm.ac.uk


Click on Canvas icon

Canvas is where you will find all of your course resources. You can access Canvas from within myACM using Google Chrome on a desktop or laptop computer.

  1. Select ‘Student Login’

  2. Sign in with your ACM Google account (if asked)

  3. You will then see the Canvas Dashboard 

Canvas Dashboard contains the modules you are enrolled in and a ‘Coming up’ list from your Calendar.


NOTE: Log out of all other gmail accounts. You will not be able to access ACM resources with an account that does not end in @my.acm.ac.uk


Click on Zoom menu item


Your community and cohort sessions will be shown on the Zoom page. Click on the Zoom menu item to see all scheduled sessions for that module.



You will also be able to see these sessions on your Calendar.



Watch the videos below to see how to use Zoom in Canvas.