Summer 2020 Webinars - Registration Form
These online webinars will be live sessions were we will demonstrate how to accomplish tasks within Canvas. Questions can be asked within the Chat of Zoom from the moderator and any additional support can be supplied via a consultation. These sessions will be recorded so that you can view them again if needed.
- Introduction to Canvas: July 7, 10-11am
- How to Import PolyLearn Courses into Canvas: July 7, 11-12pm
- How to Organize Canvas to Facilitate Student Navigation: July 7, 2-3pm
- How to Set Up Your Gradebook: July 8, 10-11am
- Creating Secure Exams, Assignments and Discussions: July 8, 11-12:30pm
Once you have registered for the webinar, you will be added to the Cal Poly - Office 365 Calendar event with the Zoom link one week before the session. Please use your calendar to access the webinar.
Webinar Descriptions
Intro to Canvas (1hr)
- Canvas overview, dashboard and course menus
- Cal Poly Template, online self-paced courses, Commons, help options, and consultations
- Compare import to redesign and discuss the pros and cons
How to Import PolyLearn Courses into Canvas (1hr)
- Backup PL course
- Download PL course
- Import select MBZ into Canvas
- Clean up PL Files
- Organize files
How to Organize Canvas to Facilitate Student Navigation (1hr)
- Create home page
- Set home page
- Canvas modules
- Course navigation menu (show/hide)
How to Setup Your Gradebook (1hr)
- Assignment Index menu
- Assignment categories
- Assignment weights
- Gradebook options
- Speedgrader
Creating Secure Exams, Assignments and Discussions (1.5hr)
- Question banks, randomize, time limits, DRC settings
- Rubrics
- Quiz vs New Quiz
- Hiding answers to a quiz until everyone has taken it
- Hiding scores until everyone has taken it and they are all graded
