As a new faculty, once you have an ID and login information, you will have access to Canvas, our Learning Management System. There are a variety of Canvas training opportunities, from self-paced orientations to one-on-one support and workshops.
Self-paced Canvas Orientation
This is a self-paced Canvas Faculty Orientation course designed to familiarize faculty with the basic need-to-know tools and features of Canvas to prepare them for course design and delivery. It does not address the pedagogy of teaching online, but it’s a great place to start for those new to Canvas.
The course is broken into 5 modules (total of 19 individual very short lessons). Each module should take about 30-45 minutes to read, review, and complete. It is recommended that participants complete the modules in sequential order; however, it is not required. Anyone can self-enroll.
Canvas Guides
These guides are accessed by clicking on the Help Button in the Canvas navigation menu along the left margin in your class. The button provides access to a Chat with Canvas Support, Canvas Support Hotline, a link to Report a Problem, Yuja Support, and much more. It also includes a vast collection of videos and questions and answers from the Canvas community. Pro tip: if you Google your Canvas questions, they sometimes lead you back to these guides – and it’s quicker!
Introduction to Canvas Workshops
Facilitated by long-time Canvas users, these hour-long workshops are designed for instructors who are new to Canvas and prefer to participate in a real-time, interactive workshop. This session will cover basic Canvas course navigation tools, review how to set up a Canvas gradebook, and explore tips and best practices to make the most of your Canvas course site. Bring your questions!
These workshops are usually offered a few weeks before the start of a new semester and you can sign up from the Events Calendar.
One-to-One Faculty Support
CTLs are always available to provide an introduction to Canvas and hands-on help learning how to use basic Canvas tools and features. They can offer both technical guidance and pedagogical suggestions to help you create a course that’s engaging and easy to navigate. CTLs are also available to troubleshoot Canvas-related issues and questions that arise during the semester – and if they can’t answer a specific question, they’ll help you find a resource that can!
CLT support is just an email or a phone call away – please reach out!