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== About the Canvas Transition Training Series ==
Instructional Technologies is offering a series of five workshops to prepare instructors to begin teaching on Canvas in Summer and Fall 2023.


Instructional Technologies is offering a series of five workshops to help instructors prepare to begin teaching on Canvas in Summer and Fall 2023.
* [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>''
* [https://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1169 Workshop 2: From Sakai Lessons to Canvas Modules and Pages] ('''Required''')
* [https://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1170 Workshop 3: Understanding Assignments and Grading in Canvas] ('''Required''')
* [https://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1171 Workshop 4: Using Canvas Quizzes and Discussions]  (Recommended)
* [https://training.durhamtech.edu/node/1172 Workshop 5: What Do I Do with My Migrated Course?]


* Workshop 1: Orientation to Canvas for Sakai Users (Required)
Workshops are delivered online asynchronously, so you can complete them when convenient for you and at your own pace.
** ''This workshop is a 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 
* 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 homework assignments that instructors must complete on Teams in order to receive credit for the workshop.
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.


=== Requirements and sequencing ===
To register, go to [https://training.durhamtech.edu/ training.durhamtech.edu]
* Workshops 1, 2 and 3 are required in order to gain access to your Summer and/or Fall courses on Canvas.
 
== 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.
* 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.
* Workshops 2, 3 and 4 may be taken in any order.
* Workshop 5 is best taken after completing the required workshops (1, 2, and 3).  
* Workshop 5 should be taken last, after completing the required workshops (1, 2, and 3).


== How to register ==
== How to register ==
* Registration in advance is required for all workshops.
* To register, visit [https://training.durhamtech.edu/ training.durhamtech.edu]
* To register, visit [https://training.durhamtech.edu/ 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 ==
== 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

Latest revision as of 16:32, 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.

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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