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New Year. New LMS? Are you new to Canvas?
Check out our selection of training for January.
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January 7 |
9 - 10 a.m. |
A Beginner’s Guide to Canvas (Webinar)
This beginner’s guide will provide an overview of the layout and features included in a Canvas course. You will learn about the Course Navigation Menu and individual components that can be used to deliver content and assess student performance. This introductory demonstration provides faculty with the background knowledge to begin their Canvas journey.
- Migration from Moodle
- General overview
- What is in a course and course content tools
- Course communication
- Grading
- Student View
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January 7 |
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Enjoy more free time this year with Canvas Assignments (gradebook setup) and Speedgrading (Webinar)
In this session, we will explore all the options for the creation of assignments, grading assignments, and the Assignment Index (the columns for your gradebook). We will look at the creation and management of assignment groups, organize the index, assignment settings, applications, tools, and learn how to utilize the rubrics tool
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January 7 |
2 - 3 p.m. |
New Year’s Resolution to try something new? Come learn how to create interaction with video (VidGrid) for Faculty (Webinar)
Did you know we have a screen capture software here at YCP? Here is a chance to learn more about VidGrid screencasting. We will cover the following:
- Basics of VidGrid
- Editing your video in VidGrid
- Requesting captioning
- Adding advanced features, such as quizzing, as time permits
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January 8 |
3 - 4 p.m. |
Canvas Gradebook will make your New Year! (Webinar)
Gradebook and Speedgrader: we will explore the interface of the Canvas gradebook from the instructor and student perspectives. Users will experience the power of the Speedgrader and the various ways it can be used to provide timely and detailed feedback for students while making the grading process more efficient and enjoyable. PREREQUISITE: Basic understanding of Canvas Assignments. The gradebook is just the grading and reporting.
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January 9 |
3 - 4 p.m. |
Make stronger connections this year using Canvas Course Communication (Webinar)
Numerous Canvas tools facilitate student dialogue for content analysis. Some of the specific tools highlighted in this communication and tools session are Calendar, Announcements, Discussions, and Chat. This session will look at tools and strategies that can stimulate classroom debate, allow for brainstorming, and incorporate real-world content.
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January 10 |
10 - 11 a.m. |
A Beginner’s Guide to Canvas (Webinar)
This beginner’s guide will provide an overview of the layout and features included in a Canvas course. You will learn about the Course Navigation Menu and individual components that can be used to deliver content and assess student performance. This introductory demonstration provides faculty with the background knowledge to begin their Canvas journey.
- Migration from Moodle
- General overview
- What is in a course and course content tools
- Course communication
- Grading
- Student View
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January 10 |
2 - 3 p.m. |
Herding Cats or how to facilitate interesting discussions (Webinar)
This training will focus on the discussions area within Canvas and its place in an engaging classroom setting. Participants will learn how to create discussions within a Canvas course along with best practices for creating lively discussion boards. Sharing personal successes and hurdles with discussions will be strongly encouraged!
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January 13 |
10 - 11 a.m. |
A Beginner’s Guide to Canvas (Webinar)
This beginner’s guide will provide an overview of the layout and features included in a Canvas course. You will learn about the Course Navigation Menu and individual components that can be used to deliver content and assess student performance. This introductory demonstration provides faculty with the background knowledge to begin their Canvas journey.
- Migration from Moodle
- General overview
- What is in a course and course content tools
- Course communication
- Grading
- Student View
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January 14 |
1 - 2 p.m. |
A Beginner’s Guide to Canvas (Webinar)
This beginner’s guide will provide an overview of the layout and features included in a Canvas course. You will learn about the Course Navigation Menu and individual components that can be used to deliver content and assess student performance. This introductory demonstration provides faculty with the background knowledge to begin their Canvas journey.
- Migration from Moodle
- General overview
- What is in a course and course content tools
- Course communication
- Grading
- Student View
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January 14 |
3 - 4:30 p.m. |
Go on, Speak Up! Ask Question! Canvas Drop-in Time
Come as you are from where you are! Our Canvas drop-in hours this winter will be via Zoom--no need to fight the weather to get your Canvas questions answered. Sign up if you think you may be joining us and we’ll send you the link to our Zoom room.
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January 15 |
10 - 11 a.m. |
A Beginner’s Guide to Canvas (Webinar)
This beginner’s guide will provide an overview of the layout and features included in a Canvas course. You will learn about the Course Navigation Menu and individual components that can be used to deliver content and assess student performance. This introductory demonstration provides faculty with the background knowledge to begin their Canvas journey.
- Migration from Moodle
- General overview
- What is in a course and course content tools
- Course communication
- Grading
- Student View
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January 15 |
1- 2 p.m. |
Canvas in Face-to-Face Instruction (Webinar)
Come talk about how Canvas can be a powerful addition to a face-to-face course, and learn some tools to help you and your students make the most of Canvas.
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January 16 |
1 - 2 p.m. |
A Beginner’s Guide to Canvas
This beginner’s guide will provide an overview of the layout and features included in a Canvas course. You will learn about the Course Navigation Menu and individual components that can be used to deliver content and assess student performance. This introductory demonstration provides faculty with the background knowledge to begin their Canvas journey.
- Migration from Moodle
- General overview
- What is in a course and course content tools
- Course communication
- Grading
- Student View
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Register |
January 16 |
2 - 3:30 p.m. |
Go on, Speak Up! Ask Questions! Canvas Drop-in Time
Come as you are from where you are! Our Canvas drop-in hours this winter will be via Zoom--no need to fight the weather to get your Canvas questions answered. Sign up if you think you may be joining us and we’ll send you the link to our Zoom room.
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January 17 |
10 - 11 a.m. |
A Beginner’s Guide to Canvas (Webinar)
This beginner’s guide will provide an overview of the layout and features included in a Canvas course. You will learn about the Course Navigation Menu and individual components that can be used to deliver content and assess student performance. This introductory demonstration provides faculty with the background knowledge to begin their Canvas journey.
- Migration from Moodle
- General overview
- What is in a course and course content tools
- Course communication
- Grading
- Student View
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January 17 |
1 - 2 p.m. |
Looking for an Alternative to Paper Testing? Check out Canvas Quizzes to Streamline Grading (Webinar)
This session will prepare instructors to use the quizzing tool in Canvas. Users will learn how to customize quiz settings and differentiate assessment windows to students. A variety of quiz question types will be explored, and participants will have the opportunity to view example quizzes and use cases.
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January 21 |
3 - 6 p.m. |
Go on, Speak Up! Ask Questions! Canvas Drop-in Time
Come as you are from where you are! Our Canvas drop-in hours this winter will be via Zoom--no need to fight the weather to get your Canvas questions answered. Sign up if you think you may be joining us and we’ll send you the link to our Zoom room.
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January 22 |
3 - 6 p.m. |
Go on, Speak Up! Ask Questions! Canvas Drop-in Time
Come as you are from where you are! Our Canvas drop-in hours this winter will be via Zoom--no need to fight the weather to get your Canvas questions answered. Sign up if you think you may be joining us and we’ll send you the link to our Zoom room.
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January 24 |
10 - 11 a.m |
A Beginner’s Guide to Canvas
This beginner’s guide will provide an overview of the layout and features included in a Canvas course. You will learn about the Course Navigation Menu and individual components that can be used to deliver content and assess student performance. This introductory demonstration provides faculty with the background knowledge to begin their Canvas journey.
- Migration from Moodle
- General overview
- What is in a course and course content tools
- Course communication
- Grading
- Student View
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