Canvas Transition Training for Instructors: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 15:32, 6 August 2023

Instructional Technologies is offering a series of five workshops to prepare instructors to begin teaching on Canvas in Summer and Fall 2023.

Workshop 1: Orientation to Canvas for Sakai Users (Required) - pre-req for all other workshops
Workshop 2: From Sakai Lessons to Canvas Modules and Pages (Required)
Workshop 3: Understanding Assignments and Grading in Canvas (Required)
Workshop 4: Using Canvas Quizzes and Discussions (Recommended)
Workshop 5: What Do I Do with My Migrated Course?

Workshops are delivered online asynchronously, so you can complete them when convenient for you and at your own pace.

Each workshop includes videos to watch and required hands-on homework assignments that instructors must complete on Canvas in order to receive credit for the workshop.

To register, go to training.durhamtech.edu

Requirements and sequencing

Workshops 1, 2 and 3 are required to gain access to your Summer and/or Fall courses on Canvas.
Workshop 1 is a pre-requisite for all other workshops and must be completed first.
Workshops 2, 3 and 4 may be taken in any order.
Workshop 5 should be taken last, after completing the required workshops (1, 2, and 3).

How to register

To register, visit training.durhamtech.edu
After you register, Instructional Technologies will set you up in the system and send you an email with instructions for getting started.

Training Waiver for Prior Canvas Experience

I have experience teaching with Canvas -- am I required to complete the training?

Instructors who have prior teaching experience with Canvas and a good understanding of the product may request a training waiver through their supervisor.
This document outlines the expectations and the process to follow to request a training waiver: https://go.durhamtech.edu/training-waiver

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 Instructional Technologies is offering a series of five workshops to prepare instructors to begin teaching on Canvas in Summer and Fall 2023.
-* [http://Workshop%201:%20Orientation%20to%20Canvas%20for%20Sakai%20Usershttps://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1168 Workshop 1: Orientation to Canvas for Sakai Users] ('''Required''') - ''<font color="red">pre-req for all other workshops</font>''
+* [https://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1168 Workshop 1: Orientation to Canvas for Sakai Users] ('''Required''') - ''<font color="red">pre-req for all other workshops</font>''
-* [http://Workshop%202:%20From%20Sakai%20Lessons%20to%20Canvas%20Modules%20and%20Pageshttps://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1169 Workshop 2: From Sakai Lessons to Canvas Modules and Pages] ('''Required''')
+* [https://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1169 Workshop 2: From Sakai Lessons to Canvas Modules and Pages] ('''Required''')
-* [http://Workshop%203:%20Understanding%20Assignments%20and%20Grading%20in%20Canvashttps://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1170 Workshop 3: Understanding Assignments and Grading in Canvas] ('''Required''')
+* [https://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1170 Workshop 3: Understanding Assignments and Grading in Canvas] ('''Required''')
-* [http://Workshop%204:%20Using%20Canvas%20Quizzes%20and%20Discussionshttps://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1171 Workshop 4: Using Canvas Quizzes and Discussions]   (Recommended)
+* [https://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1171 Workshop 4: Using Canvas Quizzes and Discussions]   (Recommended)
-* [http://Workshop%205:%20What%20Do%20I%20Do%20with%20My%20Migrated%20Course?https://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1172 Workshop 5: What Do I Do with My Migrated Course?]
+* [https://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1172 Workshop 5: What Do I Do with My Migrated Course?]
-Workshops will be delivered as live, 90-minute webinars on Microsoft Teams. Each workshop will include hands-on homework assignments that instructors must complete on Canvas in order to receive credit for the workshop.
+Workshops are delivered online asynchronously, so you can complete them when convenient for you and at your own pace.
+Each workshop includes videos to watch and '''required hands-on homework assignments''' that instructors must complete on Canvas in order to receive credit for the workshop.
+To register, go to [https://training.durhamtech.edu/ training.durhamtech.edu]
 == Requirements and sequencing ==
-[[File:TrainingInfographic-cropped.png|1000px|alt=Sequencing infographic. Long description provided below image.]]
 * Workshops 1, 2 and 3 are required to gain access to your Summer and/or Fall courses on Canvas.
 * Workshop 1 is a pre-requisite for all other workshops and must be completed first.
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 == How to register ==
-* Registration in advance is required for all workshops.
 * To register, visit [https://training.durhamtech.edu/ training.durhamtech.edu]
-Note: Registration closes one hour before the workshop begins.
+* After you register, Instructional Technologies will set you up in the system and send you an email with instructions for getting started.
+== Training Waiver for Prior Canvas Experience ==
-== FAQ ==
-==== Can I watch the webinar recordings instead of attending live? ====
-* Yes. By late March 2023, we will have a process in place to allow those who want or need to complete the workshops by viewing recorded webinars to do so. Stay tuned!
 ==== I have experience teaching with Canvas -- am I required to complete the training? ====
-* We are working on a process to allow those with prior Canvas experience to by-pass required trainings by demonstrating their Canvas skills. We expect to have this in place by late March or early April 2023.
+* Instructors who have prior teaching experience with Canvas and a good understanding of the product may request a training waiver through their supervisor.
-* Meanwhile, let us know at [mailto:canvashelp@durhamtech.edu canvashelp@durhamtech.edu] if you have questions or want to discuss your situation. And if you want to participate in the trainings, feel free!
+* This document outlines the expectations and the process to follow to request a training waiver: https://go.durhamtech.edu/training-waiver
-==== Will this training be offered in Summer 2023? ====
-* Yes. The current schedule runs through late May. Later in Spring we will add more sessions for June and July 2023.
-* By August 2023, we plan to end the "Transition Training" and shift to a training that is appropriate for new instructors (without Sakai experience).