Click here to view March-April 2023 Training information
Canvas Faculty Self-help Training and Guides
To learn Canvas at your own leisure and pace, we have created step-by-step help videos
and document guides on how to use Canvas. You will be able to learn the basics of
building your course, announcements, assignments, gradebook, attendance, and other
great Canvas tools.
Digital Learning will be offering facilitator-led on-ground and online synchronous
trainings on how to use Canvas starting March 22, 2023. Please use the links above
to access the training session dates as well as to register.
To assist faculty with the transition to Canvas, the Digital Learning team is offering
walk-in support hours for Canvas questions that require approximately 15 minutes of one-on-one support. Alternatively, instructors can schedule a 30-60 minute support
consultation by emailing mmalakooti@CalLutheran.edu.
April Drop-In Support Hours Days/times: Mon/Wed: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thur: 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Locations: SBET 114 and SBET 233
Canvas Course - "Growing with Canvas"
In addition to the Canvas training resources provided below, all instructors will
be enrolled in a course site called “Growing with Canvas.” This online course contains short lessons and activities that introduce instructors
to Canvas tools and features. Lessons are asynchronous and self-paced. Participation
is encouraged but optional.
In this video you will learn how to use the Gradebook in Canvas. The Gradebook allows
instructors to easily input, manage, and release grades to students
In this video, you will learn how to import course content using the Course Import
Tool. You can import content directly from another Canvas course by selecting the
Copy a Canvas Course option. You also can import course content packages from Canvas,
unzip course content files, upload course content files from another LMS, or upload
a QTI file.
In this video, you will learn how to import course content using the Course Import
Tool. You can import content directly from another Canvas course by selecting the
Copy a Canvas Course option. You also can import course content packages from Canvas,
unzip course content files, upload course content files from another LMS, or upload
a QTI file.
In this video, you will learn how to create and edit your course syllabus.
In this video, you will learn how to view, manage, and send direct messages to individuals
or groups of people using the Inbox within Canvas.
In this video, you will get an overview of Canvas DocViewer. DocViewer is a tool that
allows annotations on online assignment submissions in Canvas. You can use DocViewer
to view annotated feedback in the assignment details section of the sidebar from your
instructor or from other students in peer review assignments.
In this video, you will get an overview of Canvas DocViewer. DocViewer is a tool that
allows annotations on online assignment submissions in Canvas. You can use DocViewer
to view annotated feedback in the assignment details section of the sidebar from your
instructor or from other students in peer review assignments.
In this video, you will learn about managing your notification settings for all courses
and for an individual course.
In this video, you will learn about managing your notification settings for all courses
and for an individual course.
In this video, you will learn how to use the Rich Content Editor (RCE) in Canvas.
The RCE is the editor you will use when creating Canvas content items such as Announcements,
Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, etc.
In this video, you will learn how to use the Rich Content Editor (RCE) in Canvas.
The RCE is the editor you will use when creating Canvas content items such as Announcements,
Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, etc.
In this video, you will learn how to update your Canvas user settings, including name
preferences, prounouns, profile picture, etc.
In this video, you will learn how to update your Canvas user settings, including name
preferences, prounouns, profile picture, etc.
In this video, you will learn how to access and manage files in Canvas. Files allows
you to store files and assignments within Canvas. You can upload one or multiple files,
view all details about your files, preview files, publish and unpublish files, set
usage rights, and restrict access to files
In this video, you will learn how to access and manage files in Canvas. Files allows
you to store files and assignments within Canvas. You can upload one or multiple files,
view all details about your files, preview files, publish and unpublish files, set
usage rights, and restrict access to files
In this video, you will learn about the Discussions Index page and discussion creation.
Canvas provides an integrated system for class discussions, allowing both instructors
and students to start and contribute to as many discussion topics as desired
In this video, you will learn about the Discussions Index page and discussion creation.
Canvas provides an integrated system for class discussions, allowing both instructors
and students to start and contribute to as many discussion topics as desired.
In this video, you will learn how to create and manage quizzes in a Canvas course.
The quiz tool is used to create and administer online quizzes and surveys. Quizzes
can also be used to conduct and moderate exams and assessments, both graded and ungraded.
In this video, you will learn how to create and manage quizzes in a Canvas course.
The quiz tool is used to create and administer online quizzes and surveys. Quizzes
can also be used to conduct and moderate exams and assessments, both graded and ungraded.
In this video, you will learn how to create and manage assessments using New Quizzes
in a Canvas course. Instructors can use New Quizzes to create quizzes using a variety
of question types. New Quizzes display as assignments on the Assignments page and
can be duplicated.
In this video, you will learn how to create and manage assessments using New Quizzes
in a Canvas course. Instructors can use New Quizzes to create quizzes using a variety
of question types. New Quizzes display as assignments on the Assignments page and
can be duplicated.
In this video, you will learn how to add and view users in your course in Canvas.
People tab allows you to monitor student grades, engagement, and participation in
your course.
In this video, you will learn how to add and view users in your course in Canvas.
People tab allows you to monitor student grades, engagement, and participation in
your course.
In this video, you will learn about Canvas course announcements. Announcements is
a tool in Canvas that allows instructors to post information and updates to all members
of a course or a certain section of a course directly in Canvas.
In this video, you will learn about Canvas course announcements. Announcements is
a tool in Canvas that allows instructors to post information and updates to all members
of a course or a certain section of a course directly in Canvas.
In this video, you will learn how to create and manage pages in Canvas. Pages are
a powerful tool for organizing the content in your Canvas course. As with any webpage,
Canvas Pages can be used to contain text, hyperlinks, images, multimedia, and other
types of digital content.
In this video, you will learn how to create and manage pages in Canvas. Pages are
a powerful tool for organizing the content in your Canvas course. As with any webpage,
Canvas Pages can be used to contain text, hyperlinks, images, multimedia, and other
types of digital content.
In this video, you will learn how to create and manage modules in your course. Modules
are an organizational tool that help instructors structure course content by day,
week, unit, topic, or outcome. Modules help simplify student navigation through a
course and ensure a sequential flow of content.
In this video, you will learn how to create and manage modules in your course. Modules
are an organizational tool that help instructors structure course content by day,
week, unit, topic, or outcome. Modules help simplify student navigation through a
course and ensure a sequential flow of content.
In this video you will learn how to use SpeedGrader. SpeedGrader is a tool within
Canvas that allows instructors to view quickly and grade students' submissions for
Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes.
In this video you will learn how to use SpeedGrader. SpeedGrader is a tool within
Canvas that allows instructors to view quickly and grade students' submissions for
Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes.
In this video you will learn how to create and manage group sets and groups in a course.
Groups tool allows instructors to split students up into smaller working groups for
collaborative assignment work and discussions.
In this video you will learn how to create and manage group sets and groups in a course.
Groups tool allows instructors to split students up into smaller working groups for
collaborative assignment work and discussions.
In this video you will learn how to view and create events, assignments, and assignment
groups in the Calendar.
In this video you will learn how to view and create events, assignments, and assignment
groups in the Calendar.
In this video you will learn how to access course and student analytics. Canvas Course
Analytics is a learning analytics tool that allows instructors to see general trends
in course activity, assignment submissions, and grades.
In this video you will learn how to access course and student analytics. Canvas Course
Analytics is a learning analytics tool that allows instructors to see general trends
in course activity, assignment submissions, and grades.
In this video, you will learn how to use New Analytics. This learning analytics tool
allows instructors to view general trends in course activity, assignment submissions,
and grades.
In this video, you will learn how to use New Analytics. This learning analytics tool
allows instructors to view general trends in course activity, assignment submissions,
and grades.
In this video, you will learn how to create, search for, and manage outcomes at the
course level. Outcomes are standardized measures to track competency or mastery in
a course or across a program.
In this video, you will learn how to create, search for, and manage outcomes at the
course level. Outcomes are standardized measures to track competency or mastery in
a course or across a program.
In this video, you will learn how to create and manage rubrics in your course. A Rubric
is an assessment tool for communicating expectations of quality.
In this video, you will learn how to create and manage rubrics in your course. A Rubric
is an assessment tool for communicating expectations of quality.
In this video, you will learn about creating and using the Mastery Paths feature in
Canvas. Mastery Paths feature allows instructors to differentiate learning for students
based on their performance on an Assignment or a Quiz.
In this video, you will learn about creating and using the Mastery Paths feature in
Canvas. Mastery Paths feature allows instructors to differentiate learning for students
based on their performance on an Assignment or a Quiz.
In this video, you will learn how to use the Canvas Teacher app. The app provides
quick access to grading, communicating, and updating—three of the most frequent course
facilitation tasks for teachers through Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, and
Quizzes.
In this video, you will learn how to use the Canvas Teacher app. The app provides
quick access to grading, communicating, and updating—three of the most frequent course
facilitation tasks for teachers through Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, and
Quizzes.
In this video, you will learn about Canvas Commons. Commons is a learning object repository
that allows instructors to share and import educational resources. A digital library
full of educational content allows Canvas users to share learning resources with other
users and import learning resources into a Canvas course.
In this video, you will learn about Canvas Commons. Commons is a learning object repository
that allows instructors to share and import educational resources. A digital library
full of educational content allows Canvas users to share learning resources with other
users and import learning resources into a Canvas course.
In this video, you will learn how to cross-list and de-cross-list sections in a course.
Cross-listing allows you to move section enrollments from individual courses and combine
them into one course.
In this video, you will learn how to cross-list and de-cross-list sections in a course.
Cross-listing allows you to move section enrollments from individual courses and combine
them into one course.
Additional Canvas Training Materials and Resources:
This PDF document shows the equivalency of tools between Blackboard and Canvas.
This training course explores how to set up and use Canvas.
Training Time: 1h 54m
Topics Include: How to set up a class, work with students, teach online, and discusses best practices for leveraging Canvas
for student success. He also covers grading, adding assignments, student communication,
and adding multimedia.
Note: If you don't have a LinkedIn Learning account, please contact the Help Desk
at helpdesk@CalLutheran.edu
If you are new to teaching in Canvas, this page will provide you with some essential
resources so you can create an account, familiarize yourself with Canvas, create a
new course, and add content to that course.
TheCanvas Instructor Guide has over 600 lessons that each answer a question that relates to using the Canvas
interface as an instructor. Included below is a selection of lessons that will introduce
you to the basics of Canvas usage. Each lesson also includes Next and Previous links
so you can easily navigate to related content.
Canvas Basics
Once your account is set up, take a minute to familiarize yourself with the Canvas
user interface. The lessons below will show you how to navigate Canvas and use a few
of the tools that link across all your courses.
Canvas provides several tools that allow you to create a course and add content for
your students. View the lessons below for information on setting up your Canvas course.
Each course includes various features where you can share course content, hold discussions,
assign coursework, grade student submissions, and much more. View the lessons below
for some of the basics of Canvas courses.
Canvas also has a free mobile app available for iOS and Android that is specifically
tailored to instructors. View information about the Teacher app below.
