Penn State IT Learning and Development is offering several Canvas training sessions during the fall semester. 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. 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.

September

Canvas: Optimizing Courses for Accessibility

Thursday, September 12, from 9:30 to 11:30am

An overview of best practices to make your Canvas courses accessible for all users.

Canvas: Creating New Quizzes

Tuesday, September 24, from 1:00 to 2:30pm

Learn how to create and manage New Quizzes in Canvas.

October

Canvas: Engaging Your Students Using VoiceThread

Tuesday, October 8, from 1:00 to 2:30pm

Learn how to add VoiceThread to your Canvas courses and use it to enhance your students’ experience.

Canvas: An Introduction to Mastery Paths

Wednesday, October 30, from 9:30 to 11:00am

Learn how to use Mastery Paths to create differentiated learning experiences in your Canvas course.

November

Canvas: Transition Your Canvas Course to a New Semester

Monday, November 4, from 10:00 to 11:30am

Identify essential and recommended tasks to complete at the beginning and end of each semester.

Canvas: Creating New Quizzes

Tuesday, November 19, from 1:00 to 2:30pm

Learn how to create and manage New Quizzes in Canvas.

December

Canvas: Optimizing Courses for Accessibility

Tuesday, December 3, from 1:00 to 2:30pm

An overview of best practices to make your Canvas courses accessible for all users.

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.