Communities of Practice will be facilitated as interactive, in-person sessions, with participants accessing and contributing to resources on the eLearning platform as required.

Use the guides below to set yourself up for a successful Summer Institute!

• Sign in to your Canvas and MyAVID accounts

• Find out what to bring to Summer Institute

• Find out where to go on Day One

Canvas is the eLearning platform that you will use during Summer Institute to access materials and resources. Your Summer Institute registration includes twelve months of access to these materials.

You can find the AVID Australia Canvas login page at avidaustralia.instructure.com.

It is important that you follow the steps in this guide to activate your AVID Australia Canvas account and begin familiarising yourself with the platform prior to coming to Summer Institute.

When logged in to Canvas, you should have access to your Summer Institute Community of Practice. Contact AVID Australia if you are unable to access your Community of Practice after following the guide below.

Follow these steps to set your AVID Australia Canvas password and access your Summer Institute materials.

1. Using Chrome or Firefox, go to the AVID Australia Canvas login page at avidaustralia.instructure.com.
2. Click on Forgot Password?
3. Enter the email address that you used to register for Summer Institute.
4. Click Request Password.
5. Check your email for the Forgot Password: Canvas email from AVID Australia Summer Institute.
6. In the email you receive, click on Click here to set a new password.
7. Enter and confirm a new password for your Canvas account on the page that opens.
8. Use your email and new password combination to log in on the page that follows.
9. You should now have access to your Canvas dashboard.
10. Contact AVID Australia if you are unable to log in or if your Canvas dashboard does not display your Summer Institute Community of Practice.

If you have an existing AVID Australia Canvas login from a previous AVID Australia event, you can use it to access your Summer Institute Community of Practice materials.

Simply log in to the AVID Australia Canvas site using your existing credentials and view the Dashboard to access the Summer Institute materials.

Contact AVID Australia if you are unable to log in or if your Canvas dashboard does not display your Summer Institute Community of Practice.

If you are unsure of your existing AVID Australia Canvas login, follow the steps in the previous section to reset your password.

MyAVID is an online repository, accessible to participants in licensed AVID schools, that provides 40+ years of AVID teaching and learning resources.

MyAVID will be used throughout Summer Institute, so please test your existing MyAVID login or create a MyAVID account if you do not have one.  

If needed, consult the MyAVID Guide on how to create a MyAVID account.

Bring your own device, charger and headphones.

Summer Institute participants are required to bring a laptop with charger and headphones to access the eLearning platform.

WiFi access will be provided at the venue and support staff will be available to assist with any IT issues.

Summer Institute participant packs include:

• Summer Institute name tag with personalised itinerary
• AVID Australia 2022/2023 Handbook
• Text book relevant to your Community of Practice
• Handouts relevant to your Community of Practice
• AVID Australia pen
• AVID Australia lanyard
• AVID Australia water bottle
• A notebook
• A4 ring binder

Summer Institute Registration Day 1

Wednesday 30 November
7.30-8.30am

Foyer – Map
Victoria University City Tower
370 Little Lonsdale Street
Melbourne

Find out more about the Summer Institute venue and how to get there in our location guide.

We are committed to ensuring that Summer Institute is an accessible event.

Victoria University City Tower and Q Events are accessible venues. Accessible facilities are available on every level of Victoria University City Tower.

The eLearning course materials include transcripts for videos, alt text for images and colour compliance.  Our AVID eLearning platform also has an Immersive Reader application.   

If you require any assistance in accessing the venue or course materials, please contact AVID.Australia@vu.edu.au by Wednesday 23 November.

The AVID Australia team is here to help you get the most out of your Summer Institute experience.

Technical or other issues?

Help Desk During Summer Institute

If you are having technical issues, please place the red cup over the top of the green cup in the centre of your table.

Help Desk After Summer Institute

If you require technical assistance in accessing these materials after Summer Institute, please contact AVID Australia at avid.australia@vu.edu.au.