Canvas Transition Training for Instructors

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

• Registration in advance is required for all workshops.
• To register, visit training.durhamtech.edu

Note: Registration for live webinars closes one hour before the workshop begins.

FAQ

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

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).