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 looking for new features to explore, you will find training opportunities to help you get the most out of Canvas in your courses. The majority of these trainings will happen in August – the perfect time to ramp up to FA25! 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: Optimizing Courses for Accessibility
Tuesday, June 17, from 1:00 to 2:30pm
An overview of best practices to make your Canvas courses accessible for all users.
Canvas: An Introduction
Friday, August 1, from 10:00 to 11:30am
A basic overview with best practices and resources for using Canvas to facilitate teaching and learning.
Canvas: Optimizing Courses for Accessibility
Tuesday, August 5, from 10:00 to 11:30am
An overview of best practices to make your Canvas courses accessible for all users.
Canvas: Building Content in Your Canvas Course
Monday, August 11, from 1:00 to 2:30pm
Learn how to create and add content, including a syllabus, files, and pages, to your Canvas course. Part 1 of the Canvas: Building and Organizing Content series.
Canvas: Organizing Content in Your Canvas Course
Thursday, August 14, from 1:00 to 2:00pm
Learn how to organize your content and design your course to enhance your students’ learning experience. Part 2 of the Canvas: Building and Organizing Content series.
Canvas: Creating New Quizzes
Tuesday, August 19, from 10:00 to 11:30am
Learn how to create and manage New Quizzes in Canvas.
Canvas: Gradebook Features
Wednesday, August 20, from 10:00 to 11:30am
An overview demonstration of the Canvas gradebook.
For training on other Penn State technology services, such as SIMBA and Microsoft 365, check out the full ITLD training schedule.