Introduction

Why do I need this Canvas training?

Whether you teach face-to-face courses, remote courses, hybrid courses, or online courses; whether you are full-time or part-time faculty; no matter what discipline you teach; and whether you have used a learning management system (LMS) in the past or not, you will find that Canvas contains something useful for you. 

Is this the Online Certification? 

This is not the Online Teaching Certification Links to an external site.. Online certification by the Alamo Colleges District is required to teach online courses. Completion of this Canvas: Basic Training is recommended for all faculty who have never used Canvas or who need a refresher or quick reference. Completion of this training will help you to web-enhance a face-to-face, remote or hybrid course using Canvas.

How does this training work?

Canvas: Basic Training is an overview, designed to quickly familiarize you with the Canvas Learning Management System and to teach you the basics of how to use Canvas. The training is designed to be very user-friendly and informative.

General and College-specific information is included, in addition to several reference videos and training guide links to Instructure Canvas.

This training covers the following:

• Canvas Overview
• Getting Started
• Designing Your Course
• Canvas Tools
• Training Course Conclusion

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