Canvas in 60 Minutes A guided introduction to Canvas covering the essential tools and workflows needed to begin building your course.
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Perfect for faculty who are new to Canvas or looking for a structured overview, this one-hour session walks through the platform's navigation, course layout, essential features, and best practices so you can confidently begin working in Canvas.
Upcoming sessions
- Aug. 10 • Monday • 10:00–11:00 a.m. Merrick Building 308A
- Aug. 12 • Wednesday • 3:00–4:00 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
Canvas Express: Course Structure & Module Design Organize your course content into clear, student-friendly modules.
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Learn how to organize course materials, create intuitive modules, and build a consistent learning path students can easily follow. This session includes a 30-minute demonstration followed by 15 minutes of guided support.
Upcoming sessions
- Aug. 10 • Monday • 2–2:45 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
- Aug. 17 • Monday • 3–3:45 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 18 • Tuesday • 11–11:45 a.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 20 • Thursday • 11–11:45 a.m. Library Flex Room 102B
Canvas Express: Creating Assignments & Assessments Create assignments and assessments that align with your course goals.
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Learn how to create and configure assignments and assessments in Canvas, including important settings for submissions, availability, grading, and the student experience. This session includes a 30-minute demonstration followed by 15 minutes of guided support.
Upcoming sessions
- Aug. 11 • Tuesday • 10–10:45 a.m. Merrick Building 308A
- Aug. 13 • Thursday • 10–10:45 a.m. Merrick Building 308A
- Aug. 17 • Monday • 2–2:45 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
Canvas Express: Configuring Your Gradebook Set up a Gradebook that supports accurate and efficient grading.
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Learn how to organize your Canvas Gradebook, configure assignment groups and grading settings, and create a clear grading experience for both you and your students. This session includes a 30-minute demonstration followed by 15 minutes of guided support.
Upcoming sessions
- Aug. 11 • Tuesday • 11–11:45 a.m. Merrick Building 308A
- Aug. 12 • Wednesday • 1–1:45 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
- Aug. 18 • Tuesday • 10–10:45 a.m. Library Flex Room 102B
Canvas Express: Building Spaces for Collaboration Create opportunities for discussion, interaction, and collaborative learning.
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Explore Canvas tools that support student collaboration, including discussions, groups, and shared learning activities. This session includes a 30-minute demonstration followed by 15 minutes of guided support.
Upcoming sessions
- Aug. 13 • Thursday • 3–3:45 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
- Aug. 19 • Wednesday • 10–10:45 a.m. Library Flex Room 102B
Co-Work with Canvas Experts Bring your course, questions, or to-do list and work alongside Canvas experts.
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Set aside dedicated time to prepare your course with Canvas experts available for guidance, troubleshooting, and one-on-one support. There is no formal presentation, so you may drop in at any point during the listed time and stay as long as your schedule allows.
Upcoming sessions
- Aug. 10 • Monday • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
- Aug. 10 • Monday • 3–4 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
- Aug. 11 • Tuesday • 1–3 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
- Aug. 12 • Wednesday • 10–11:30 a.m. Merrick Building 308A
- Aug. 13 • Thursday • 1–2:30 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
- Aug. 14 • Friday • 1–3 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
- Aug. 17 • Monday • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 18 • Tuesday • 1–3 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 19 • Wednesday • 2–3 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 20 • Thursday • 1–3 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 21 • Friday • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 24 • Monday • 1–3 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 25 • Tuesday • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 26 • Wednesday • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 27 • Thursday • 1–3 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 31 • Monday • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Sept. 1 • Tuesday • 1–3 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Sept. 2 • Wednesday • 1–3 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Sept. 3 • Thursday • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
Canvas Champions Readiness Check Meet one-on-one with a Canvas Champion to review your course before the semester begins.
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Before students arrive, sit down with an experienced Canvas Champion for a personalized review of your course. We'll help you verify that your content is organized, assignments and Gradebook are configured correctly, accessibility considerations have been addressed, and your course is ready to publish. Bring your questions, and leave with confidence that your Fall 2026 course is ready for day one.
Upcoming sessions
- Aug. 13 • Friday • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Merrik Building 308A
Building Your Canvas Course: Part 1 — Foundations Learn the essential tools and structure needed to begin building your Canvas course.
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Get a guided introduction to the foundations of building a course in Canvas. Learn how Canvas is organized, explore essential course settings and navigation, and begin creating a clear, student-friendly course structure.
Upcoming sessions
- Aug. 24 • Monday • 10–11:30 a.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 26 • Wednesday • 2–3:30 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 31 • Monday • 2–3:30 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Sept. 2 • Wednesday • 10–11:30 a.m. Library Flex Room 102B
Building Your Canvas Course: Part 2 — Advanced Build assignments, assessments, grading workflows, and engaging student learning experiences.
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Continue developing your Canvas course by working with assignments, assessments, grading tools, and student-facing activities. This hands-on session builds upon the foundational workshop and focuses on creating effective course workflows and learning experiences.
Upcoming sessions
- Aug. 25 • Tuesday • 2–3:30 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Aug. 27 • Thursday • 10–11:30 a.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Sept. 1 • Tuesday • 10–11:30 a.m. Library Flex Room 102B
- Sept. 3 • Thursday • 2–3:30 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
PETAL Session: Teaching with Canvas — A Pedagogy-First Approach Explore practical ways to use Canvas to support your teaching goals and student learning.
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Great teaching starts with pedagogy. In this interactive session, learn how to begin with the needs of your course and students, then select the Canvas features that best support those goals. Topics include structuring course content, closing communication gaps, using low-stakes assessments and timely feedback, and supporting deeper student engagement outside the classroom. You will leave with practical ideas and actionable changes you can apply to your course.
Upcoming sessions
- Aug. 19 • Wednesday • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
