Welcome to ACM!
Let's get you started with accessing your online learning tools.
You’ll need to action the following steps to take part in your online induction activities:
Your ACM email address and password
Your ACM email address and password were sent to your personal email address. Check your personal email for ‘Your my.ACM Email Address’ to find it.
If you are experiencing problems with your ACM email, or did not receive the details, contact itsupport@acm.ac.uk.
Download the recommended apps (including Zoom)
For the best online experience, we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. Important features that you will need are limited on mobile devices.
IMPORTANT - You will NOT be able to view your timetable on Canvas mobile/Canvas app. Please use this link to view your classes: https://timetable.acm.ac.uk/
You have been provided with a registered ACM Zoom account. Please follow the instructions below in order to access your account:
Download the below apps to your computer and mobile device.
Computer
Phone
iOS
Android
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 when prompted.
Add two-factor authentication by following the on-screen instructions.
If you are experiencing problems with your email account, contact itsupport@acm.ac.uk.
Log into Canvas
Go to acm.instructure.com
Select ‘Student Login’
Sign in with your ACM Google account (if asked)
You will then see the Canvas Dashboard
Your Canvas account displays all of your course resources, including online Zoom sessions, upcoming assignments and lesson content. Have a look around to familiarise yourself with the displays. Select “Courses” on the navigation bar to select your courses.
Join live Zoom sessions using the “Zoom” tab on the left hand side
Missed a session? Catch up in the “Lesson Video’s - Panopto” tab where everything is recorded
Course materials and resources, can be found under the “Lesson Content” tab of your individual Canvas modules
You should already have access to the following Canvas modules in the “Courses” icon of your Canvas account. (Feel free to take a look around!)
ACM Library & Learning Resources *⭐
Getting Started with Pro Tools *?
Getting Started with Cakewalk *?
Getting Started with Logic Pro X *?
ACM Music Theory Bootcamp *?
Student Safeguarding Training *❗
Industry Link *?
Student Hub ?
⭐ = Your online library
? = These Canvas modules will provide useful information regarding the systems you might use during your time at ACM.
❗ = Student Safeguarding Training - All students are required to read and complete this Canvas module. We’ll run you through this in the upcoming Zoom call.
? = Check out this page for job opportunities, masterclasses, live showcases, partnerships and more!
? = Your Student Hub Canvas page contains lots of information on how to use the systems, contacts and how to guides. You can access it directly here.
If you do not have access to the above modules, please contact us at digitaleducation@acm.ac.uk
Helpful Links
GMAIL https://www.gmail.com
Official ACM communication is sent to you ACM email address, be sure to check it every day.
Need help with Gmail? Contact: itsupport@acm.ac.uk
CANVAS https://acm.instructure.com
Canvas is ACM’s online learning platform.
Your lesson content and learning materials are in here
Your Zoom links for Community sessions are here
You submit assignments through Canvas
You can get your tutor contact information here
Need help with Canvas? Contact: digitaleducation@acm.ac.uk
CELCAT https://timetable.acm.ac.uk/
This is where you view your class timetable
Need help with Timetable? Contact: timetable@acm.ac.uk
Log in to Canvas
Go to acm.instructure.com
Select ‘Student Login’
Sign in with your ACM Google account (if asked)
You will then see the Canvas Dashboard
Your Canvas account displays all of your course resources, including online Zoom sessions, upcoming assignments and lesson content. Have a look around to familiarise yourself with the displays. Select “Courses” on the navigation bar to select your courses.
Join live Zoom sessions using the “Zoom” tab on the left hand side
Missed a session? Catch up in the “Lesson Video’s - Panopto” tab where everything is recorded. You can view a video tutorial of how to join Zoom lessons from your mobile here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wiXKehueTo
Course materials can be found in the “Lesson Content” tab
6. Log in to myACM
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 my.acm.ac.uk
Go to my.acm.ac.uk
Select ‘Student Login’
Sign in with your ACM Google account
Enter your password
Enter your 2-step verification code (sent to your phone)
You can view a video tutorial here: https://youtu.be/-woHqvpGwok
Should you have any questions about myACM, please contact itsupport@acm.ac.uk
7. Log in to Zoom
You have been created a Zoom account with ACM. To access your account, please follow these steps:
Your Zoom account is connected to your Gmail. You won’t need an additional password.
Please choose the “Sign in with” Google option and select your ACM email to continue to your account. (see screenshot below)
It's really important to follow the link above to access your account for the first time, to enable you to link up to the ACM Zoom network. If you have any issues, please do contact the Digital Education team here: digitaleducation@acm.ac.uk