Please note these Canvas training sessions that are scheduled for the Spring semester from Holly Owens (the Instructional Designer for the School of Health Sciences in New York). I have added in red behind each sessions our local time.
Michael K Barbour
Fellow
Spring 2019 Workshop Offerings
Registration Instructions: Please click on the date and time for the webinar(s) for which you would like to register, and then complete the registration form. You will be sent a confirmation link following completion of the registration form. All webinars will take place using Zoom, unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Holly Owens at holly.owens@touro.edu.
5 Quick, and Easy, Things to Do in Canvas to Get Your Course(s) Ready for Launch
Description: The start of any semester is such a busy time for everyone, especially faculty. In this session, participants will learn FIVE quick and easy tasks they can implement to get their Canvas course(s) ready for the start of the semester. Start your semester off right and reserve your seat for this session by registering today! Note: Those planning to participate in this session should have a basic understanding of canvas tools and how to use them.
Dates/Times Offered:
- Tuesday, February 5 from 2 PM to 2:45 PM (11AM to 11:45AM Pacific)
- Wednesday, February 27 from 10 AM to 10:45 AM (7AM to 7:45AM Pacific)
- Thursday, March 7 from 1 PM to 1:45 PM (10AM to 10:45AM Pacific)
Winter is Coming: Using Zoom to Stay on Schedule When Snow Days, and Other Emergencies, Happen
Description: Save instruction time by leveraging Zoom, Touro’s web conferencing solution, to stay on schedule in your courses when snow days and other emergencies happen. In this session, participants will learn how to set up Zoom meetings using Outlook and the Canvas integration, invite students to sessions, and record and share sessions with students on Canvas. Best practices will also be discussed. Note: Those planning to participate in this session should gain access to Zoom prior to attending. If you need to set up and/or verify that you have a Zoom account, please contact the TouroOne Helpdesk at nonstop@touro.edu.
Dates/Times Offered
- Monday, January 14 from 1 PM to 1:45 PM (10AM to 10:45AM Pacific)
- Wednesday, January 30 from 10 AM to 10:45 AM (7AM to 7:45AM Pacific)
- Thursday, February 14 from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM (11:30AM to 12:15PM Pacific)
Everything You Need to Know About Grading in Canvas
Description: Your course is published, you content has been uploaded, and students are submitted assignments, so now what? During this session, participants will learn how to use the features of the Canvas gradebook, including SpeedGrader, providing feedback, and messaging students about an assignment. If you are interested in learning more about using the Canvas gradebook to streamline your grading workflow, please join us for this engaging session.
Dates/Times Offered:
- Tuesday, January 22 from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM (11:30AM to 12:15PM Pacific)
- Monday, March 25 from 10 AM to 10: 45 AM (7AM to 7:45AM Pacific)
8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Do in Canvas
Description: In this session, participants will learn about some of the “hidden gems” in Canvas that can help you streamline workflow and enhance your Canvas abilities. Be the first to learn about lesser known Canvas tools and features and reserve your seat by registering today!
Dates/Times Offered:
- Tuesday, January 29 from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM (10AM to 10:45AM Pacific)
- Thursday, February 27 from 11 AM to 11:45 AM (8AM to 8:45AM Pacific)
