We have several Online@UT (Canvas) workshops scheduled each semester, both facilitated by our staff on Zoom and offered as a self-paced online course in Canvas Catalog. Please note that the facilitated workshops are not always offered, however a list of available workshops can be found here. Self-paced workshops are always available and can be viewed here. Below is a descriptive list of Canvas-related training courses we offer:

Canvas: Analytics for Student Success (1 hour)

Analytics can improve student success by providing insight into student learning behaviors. Faculty will learn how to assess the effectiveness of their online teaching methods, identify areas that need improvement, and identify at-risk students.

Canvas: Applying the UTK Canvas Template (1 hour)

This workshop/consultation session will assist you through the steps of applying the UTK Canvas Course Template to your Canvas courses. The template will ease your Canvas course design efforts and your students will appreciate the clear and consistent navigation the template offers.

Canvas: Assignments and Grades (1.5 hours)

This workshop will focus on the Canvas assignment tool faculty can use to track and/or improve student learning. Instructors will also learn the relationship between Canvas assignments and the grade book. We'll go beyond the nuts and bolts of assignment creation and management by learning about many best practices and helpful hints that can contribute toward a better, more efficient online experience for both you and your students.

Canvas Catalog (1 hour)

Canvas Catalog is an outreach platform for non-credit/non-degree related purposes. Colleges or units may use Catalog to offer professional development, public outreach, or other certificate-based courses. Catalog extends access to those outside of the university community. Catalog offerings can be fee-based using a special payment gateway, or they can be offered at discounts based on special promotional codes, or at no additional cost to the participant. Customized certificates are available to users upon completion of activities. Catalog is a separate instance of Canvas and is the only avenue to provide external users to a Canvas-based course. Join us on for an overview and Q&A session to learn more about Canvas Catalog and creative ways it is being used.

Canvas Foundations: Getting Started (1.5 hours)

This workshop provides a foundational overview of basic features and functionality available in Canvas that allows instructors to build and support engaging courses.

Canvas: Getting Started with Canvas Studio (1 hour)

This workshop will provide an overview of the Canvas Studio video platform - the next-generation online video learning platform. Canvas Studio integrates with Canvas and allows instructors to seamlessly create media interaction and active learning experiences in the online classroom. Learn how Canvas Studio can engage both students and instructors, provide insightful viewing analytics, generate captions, and turn video and audio content into conversation.

Canvas: Quizzes (1 hour)

Canvas currently has two options for online assessment: Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes. Join us in this workshop session to learn about how the two Quiz tools function, as well as their similarities and differences. Instructors will also learn about Akindi Importer, a tool that can assist in Quiz content creation.

Canvas: What's New in Online@UT (1/2 hour)

What's New in Canvas - Join us for this half-hour workshop and explore the latest updates in Online@UT (Canvas). It is important to stay up to date as features and functionality get added, changed, or removed frequently in Canvas. Come learn new and upcoming enhancements inside the Canvas interface!

ONLINE, SELF-PACED: Canvas Training for Faculty

This workshop is designed to familiarize instructors with the need-to-know tools and features of Canvas in order to design, deliver, and manage your course effectively. Log in to Canvas Catalog with your NetID and Password to begin this workshop at your own pace here.

ONLINE, SELF-PACED: Canvas Training for Students

A self-paced, asynchronous workshop for UTK students to learn about Canvas and get comfortable with its environment. The workshop provides essential training to students new to Canvas, students needing a Canvas refresher, or students wishing to stay updated with Canvas changes. Log in to Canvas Catalog with your NetID and Password to begin this workshop at your own pace here.

ONLINE, SELF-PACED: Teaching Online Reboot: Canvas and Zoom

Learn the general framework for easily creating Canvas course sites by applying a new course template as well as techniques to manage the online classroom environment using Zoom. Log in to Canvas Catalog with your NetID and Password to begin this workshop at your own pace here.

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