Penn State IT Learning and Development is offering Canvas training sessions during the summer semester to help you prepare for Fall! Whether you’re new to Canvas or just interested in newer features like New Quizzes and Mastery Paths, you will find training opportunities to help you get the most out of Canvas in your courses. Follow the session links to sign up and learn more about the training in the Penn State LRN (Learning Resource Network).
All sessions will be offered via Zoom, enabling faculty and staff to participate from anywhere. If a session is full, you may still request to attend. You will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available.
Canvas: Creating New Quizzes
Wednesday, May 1, from 1:00 to 2:30pm
Learn how to create and manage New Quizzes in Canvas.
Canvas: An Introduction to Mastery Paths
Tuesday, May 7, from 1:00 to 2:30pm
Learn how to use Mastery Paths to create differentiated learning experiences in your Canvas course.
Canvas: Optimizing Courses for Accessibility
Wednesday, May 22, from 10:30am to 12:00pm
An overview of best practices to make your Canvas courses accessible for all users.
Canvas: Engaging Your Students Using VoiceThread
Monday, June 10, from 10:30am to 12:00pm
Learn how to add VoiceThread to your Canvas courses and use it to enhance your students’ experience.
Canvas: An Introduction
Monday, August 5, from 9:30 to 11:00am
A basic overview with best practices and resources for using Canvas to facilitate teaching and learning.
Canvas: Building Content in your Canvas Course
Monday, August 12, from 10:00 to 11:30am
Learn how to create and add content to your Canvas course.
Canvas: Organizing Content in your Canvas Course
Wednesday, August 14, from 10:00 to 11:00am
Learn how to organize your content and design your course to enhance your students’ learning experience.
Canvas: Creating New Quizzes
Tuesday, August 20, from 10:30am to 12:00pm
Learn how to create and manage New Quizzes in Canvas.
Canvas: Gradebook Features
Wednesday, August 21, from 9:30 to 11:00am
An overview demonstration of the Canvas gradebook.
For training on other Penn State technology services, such as SIMBA, Microsoft 365, Qualtrics, and video tools like Kaltura, Zoom, and VoiceThread, check out the full ITLD training schedule.
