Task: How to access the Chalk and Wire on Canvas.
Instructions:
Step 1: Purchase access to Chalk & Wire at the granite state college bookstore
- Go to https://granite.edu/books
- Purchase one access code while you purchase your books. You need to purchase only one access code for your entire degree program.
- You will receive your access code in your go.granite.edu email.
Step 2: Activate your account
- Go to Graduate Resources and Orientation course in Canvas.
- In the Start Here module, go to the Chalk & Wire page.
- Click the blue "Activate Chalk & Wire" button. Add your subscription code and create a password as seen in the image below
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Step 3: Go to your online courses; click on assignment links
- Just click the e-portfolio activity links in your courses and you will be taken directly to your e-portfolio assignments.
- IMPORTANT!! You MUST click assignment links to access e-portfolio activities in Chalk & Wire and submit them. If you navigate directly to the activity within C & W (not through Canvas), your grade will not be returned to your course.

Step 4: Complete your assignments in Chalk & Wire
Important! You do not need to create an e-portfolio from scratch. When you complete an e-portfolio assignment and submit it, an e-portfolio is created for you automatically. Do not create an e-portfolio manually unless you are directed to do so.
- Use the hint resources in the navigation.
- Click the ADD CONTENT button to add text or upload files.
- Choose which kind of content to add.
- When your content is added, drag it where it belongs.
- Drag the cross icon to move content.
- Click the gear icon to delete content.

- Some assignments might have minimum requirements to complete before the Submit button will activate.
- The grey areas are the assignment prompts.
- When all required content is completed, the Submit button will activate.
- Click the Submit button to submit your work to your instructor.
- When prompted, type in your instructor's name as the Assessor
- Select the name when Chalk & Wire displays it.
- Once you have selected your instructor, click submit.



Outcome:
User should be able to access and submit through Chalk and Wire.
Need additional help?
Please use this link to the ET&S Help Desk team to locate your local campus contact information. Use the “Submit a Question” for your campus to enter an online support request.