Using Canvas @ ODUWorkshops & Training Opportunities
How can I learn to use Canvas?
1. Complete the self-paced workshop: Growing with Canvas
Use your MIDAS credentials to log in to https://canvas.odu.edu/, then click on the Dashboard to open the Growing with Canvas workshop. You’ll learn how to customize and organize your course, how to create activities and assessments, and other important topics.
As you complete the workshop or any other future training, use the Sandbox course available on your Dashboard to practice and test various Canvas features. This Sandbox course is your risk-free playground, where you can learn and test Canvas features without affecting your courses.
2. Complete the self-paced tutorials and webinars on the Training Portal
After you log into Canvas, select Help > Training Services Portal (left-side menu). The portal gives you access to a variety of synchronous and asynchronous trainings, learning pathways, webinars, and courses. To help you benefit from the portal resources, CLT has curated a list of workshops and webinars for your consideration.
3. Attend CLT's Workshops and Support Sessions
Below find a list of the Canvas workshops offered by CLT during Spring Semester. To register for any of the workshops, please visit the CLT Event System.
Getting Started with Canvas
| Getting Started with Canvas | Day | Time |
| This introductory workshop will show you how to navigate through Canvas; how to set up your course settings; how to organize your course files; and how to create, upload, and edit content and assignments using the Canvas Rich Content Editor. | January 11, 2022 | 2:00pm-3:30pm |
| January 18, 2022 | 10:00am-11:30am | |
| February 2, 2022 | 10:00am-11:30am | |
| March 1, 2022 | 10:00am-11:30am | |
| April 5, 2022 | 1:30pm-3:00pm | |
| May 5, 2022 | 1:30pm-3:00pm | |
| May 11, 2022 | 10:00am-11:30am |
Canvas Clinic
| Canvas Clinic | Day | Time |
| In this hands-on workshop, you will receive practical tips and suggestions, and you will troubleshoot problems and exchange ideas. Join this session to explore ideas on how to get started or how to organize and design your course in Canvas. Bring any other questions that you might have. | January 13, 2022 | 10:00am-12:00pm |
| January 19, 2022 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| February 1, 2022 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| February 17, 2022 | 10:00am-12:00pm | |
| March 3, 2022 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| April 6, 2022 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| May 3, 2022 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| May 12, 2022 | 10:00am-12:00pm |
How to Use and Customize the Canvas Course Template
| How to Use and Customize the Canvas Course Template | Day | Time |
| This session will guide you through the steps of using and customizing ODU’s Canvas template components. You will learn how to organize your course content, resources, and activities into a consistent and easy-to-navigate format. | January 12, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am |
| January 27, 2022 | 2:00pm-3:00pm | |
| March 2, 2022 | 2:00pm-3:00pm | |
| May 10, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am |
Organize Your Course with Canvas Modules
| Organize Your Course with Canvas Modules | Day | Time |
| In this hands-on workshop, you will receive practical tips and suggestions to your questions, and you will troubleshoot problems and exchange ideas. Join this session to explore ideas on how to get started or how to organize and design your course in Canvas. Bring any other questions that you might have. | February 15, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am |
| March 17, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm | |
| April 13, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am |
Copy Your Canvas Course
| Copy Your Canvas Course | Day | Time |
| In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to copy your course content within the same course or from other courses in Canvas. | March 30, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am |
| April 21, 2022 | 11:00am-12:00pm |
Update Your Migrated Courses in Canvas
| Update Your Migrated Courses in Canvas | Day | Time |
| In this workshop, you will apply a detailed post-migration checklist to ensure that your course is ready for your students. | January 27, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am |
| February 8, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am | |
| April 7, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am |
Create Your New Course in Canvas
| Create Your New Course in Canvas | Day | Time |
| This workshop guides you through the steps of creating your new course in Canvas. You will learn how to configure your course settings; add, edit, and upload content; and publish your course content. | January 25, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
| February 9, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am | |
| March 15, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm | |
| April 12, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
Canvas Tips and Tricks
| Canvas Tips and Tricks | Day | Time |
| This workshop shares some of the hidden gems of Canvas. From un-deleting files to using Gradebook shortcuts, you will learn time-saving strategies and practical tips to help you harness and manage the features of Canvas. | February 10, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am |
| March 31, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am | |
| May 4, 2022 | 2:00pm-3:00pm |
Canvas Assignments and Assessments
| Canvas Assignments and Assessments | Day | Time |
| This workshop guides you through the steps of creating, editing, updating, and grading assignments and assessment in Canvas. You will also learn about the ODU plagiarism detection tool: Turnitin. | February 23, 2022 | 10:00am-11:30am |
| March 29, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:30pm | |
| April 20, 2022 | 10:00am-11:30am |
Canvas Communication Tools & Feedback
| Canvas Communication Tools & Feedback | Day | Time |
| In this workshop, you will learn how to leverage various communication tools to communicate with and to engage your students. From Announcements to email, Canvas provides a number of ways to keep your students informed and engaged throughout the semester. | February 22, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
| March 22, 2022 | 10:00am-11:00am | |
| April 19, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
Canvas Online Discussions: Design Strategies & Essentials
| Canvas Online Discussions: Design Strategies & Essentials | Day | Time |
| In this workshop, you will learn how to set up online discussions to enrich and extend your interaction with your students. By using focused and threaded discussions, you will provide formal and informal opportunities for your students to interact and collaborate with each other. | February 16, 2022 | 10:00am-11:30am |
| March 24, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
Canvas Grades and SpeedGrader
| Canvas Grades and SpeedGrader | Day | Time |
| This session will show you how to use gradebook and SpeedGrader in Canvas. In addition to learning about the default features of the gradebook, you will learn how to use SpeedGrader to view, annotate, comment and grade assignments using rubrics. | February 24, 2022 | 10:00am-11:30am |
| March 31, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:30pm | |
| April 28, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:30pm |
Canvas New Quizzes
| Canvas New Quizzes | Day | Time |
| This session will show you how to use the New Quizzes tool in Canvas. In addition to understanding the differences between the old and the new quizzing tool, you will also learn how to migrate your old quizzes and how to customize your New Quizzes. | April 26, 2022 | 1:00pm-2:30pm |