Workshops & Events
Recorded Workshops | Consultations | Templates
Self-Paced Online Courses
If you want a self-paced option to learn everything you need to know about creating courses in Canvas, self-enroll now in the following courses:
For more information about these resources, please see our CTLT Workshops page.
- Cal Poly Canvas Orientation
- Creating Effective Learning Objectives
- Launching a Course Online with Canvas
- Creating Accessible Canvas Content
- Creating Accessible Documents
- Creating Accessible Video
- Creating Accessible PowerPoint
- Open Educational Resources (OER): Faculty Roadmap
How can I provide Instructional Continuity?
Access to CTLT workshop list
Commons: Templates
Where can I find these templates and how do I use them?
- Cal Poly Canvas Template
- Cal Poly Syllabus Template
- Cal Poly Weekly Module Template
- Cal Poly Student Support Services
- Cal Poly Student Survey: Getting to Know You
- Cal Poly - Student Support & Basic Needs: Page
Video Tutorials
Syllabus Videos
Did you know that there are 4 different ways you can place your syllabus into Canvas and that each one has its own advantages? Watch the introductory video that explains the particular advantages of the 4 different methods, and then watch the method that seems best for your personal teaching style.
- Method 1: Copy/paste from Word and fix accessibility issues.
- Method 2: Import accessible Word or PDF and use the Canvas Course Summary .
- Method 3: Customize the downloadable Cal Poly Canvas Syllabus Template .
- Method 4: Set up your syllabus in a table of contents format for easy navigation.
Zoom Videos
Fall Conference Webinars - 2023
Note: Webinars are synchronous. They are held in Zoom, and they will be recorded for those who are unable to attend the scheduled dates and times.
Intro to Canvas
Recorded (captions still need editing) |
Canvas: Assessments & Gradebook Setup
Recorded (captions still need editing) |
Recorded Workshops/Webinars
Summer/Fall 2022
- Introduction to Canvas (29:29)
- Canvas Steps: Before/During/After Class
- Assessments & Gradebook Setup (52:31)
- Instructure's - Canvas Guides for Faculty
- Student Success
- Classic vs New Quiz - Instructure's Videos: Gradebook | Categories and Weighting (Assignment Index)
March 2020
- Getting Started with Canvas
- Using Templates in Canvas
- File Management
- Creating Content in Canvas
- Create a Canvas Page
- Creating Modules in Canvas
- Assessments & Grade Import to Grade Roster
- How to Create a Quiz
- Gradebook | Categories and Weighting (Assignment Index)
- Discussions & Peer Review - Engagement Online
- Communication Methods
- Creating Videos with Screencast-O-Matic
Summer 2020
- Introduction to Canvas (chat txt) (July chat txt)
- How to Import PolyLearn into Canvas (chat txt) (July chat txt)
- How to Organize Canvas (chat txt) (July chat txt)
- How to Set Up your Gradebook (chat txt)
- How to Create Secure Exams (chat txt)
Fall 2020
Consultations Options
Appointments are available now. Please see the recorded sessions above for additional information.
Canvas - LMS Consultations are available.
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