Workshops & Events

Recorded Workshops  |   Consultations   |  Templates

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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

• Zoom Tips for Better Virtual Teaching
  

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 During this presentation, faculty will learn the basics of Cal Poly Canvas’ login, navigation, tools, and menus. Support resources such as; course templates, online self-paced courses, web resources, email, chat, and consultations will also be demonstrated.   Recorded (captions still need editing) Passcode: 0jvd4?!$

Canvas: Assessments & Gradebook Setup During this presentation, faculty will get an overview of the Canvas Assessments tools and when to use them. Since all graded assessments will be added to the Gradebook, faculty will also learn about Gradebook settings and layout.   Recorded (captions still need editing) Passcode: .L0WcrbR