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Canvas Quick Start The course covers the essential features of Canvas and is designed with the newer user in mind. Topics will include setting up the Canvas dashboard, copying content from another course, managing files, checking links, setting up the …

Best Practices in Online Teaching In this session, we will explore best practices in online teaching, including tools and strategies you can use to build online community, increase student engagement, establish your online presence, foster student understanding, and ensure retention …

Effective Online Meetings with Zoom This session provides a quick overview of best practices when employing Zoom during remote instruction. We will cover how to create Zoom meetings directly in your Canvas course, configure your settings, locate recordings, use breakout …

Integrating Video in Canvas One of the best ways to engage students in your course is through video. In this session, we will explore options available in Canvas to record, store, and integrate video. Additionally, we will explore how to …

Best Practices in Canvas Design Learn tools and techniques to design an inclusive Canvas course that engages all learners by employing best practices in user-centered design. Using such options as Modules, Pages, and banners to effectively organize content will allow students …

Leveraging Canvas Quizzes This session focuses on how to leverage Canvas Quizzes to create assessments, with a comparison between New and Classic Quizzes. Topics will include how to create, moderate, and grade quizzes, including writing different question types, understanding banks …

Graded Assignments & Discussions An effective Canvas course includes multiple opportunities to evaluate and assess student performance. In this session, we explore Canvas assessment tools, including Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussions. Additionally, we will explore how to create rubrics that can …

Getting to Know the Canvas Gradebook The Gradebook in Canvas is an essential tool for instructors to monitor student progress and communicate with them about their grades. It is also a helpful resource for students, as they can view their …