Tailored for instructors who have never used Canvas before or need a refresher on how Canvas works.

Skills you'll gain:

• Organize navigation menus, set up modules, and establish your course homepage.
• Create and edit content pages, upload files, and manage assignments and discussions.
• Publish course content correctly for student access.

Recommended Follow-up:

"The Basics For Teaching in Canvas"

A beginner-friendly workshop focused on the essentials of running a live course smoothly throughout the semester.

Skills you'll gain:

• Configure notifications and use Inbox/Announcements to communicate effectively.
• Streamline grading using the Gradebook, grading policies, and SpeedGrader.
• Manage assignments, weighting, dropping lowest scores, rubrics, and the Rich Content Editor.

Prerequisite Note:

Attending "Building Your Course in Canvas" first is recommended for complete beginners.

Master the Canvas New Quizzes tool to build, moderate, and manage assessments effectively.

Skills you'll gain:

• Create new quizzes, configure viewing options, and moderate student attempts.
• Build diverse question types and utilize test banks to import questions.
• Grant extra time and accommodations to individual students seamlessly.

Learn the essentials of video integration using Echo360 with closed captioning support.

Skills you'll gain:

• Upload, import, or create new videos within Echo360.
• Embed Echo360 content directly into Canvas pages, assignments, and modules.
• Add interactive questions, polls, and edit transcripts for closed captioning.

Have questions outside of workshop times? Drop by in person or hop on Zoom for assistance—no appointment necessary!