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

• 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.

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