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Canvas Refresher and Best Practices

Review the basics of using Canvas for your course, including Modules, Assignments, Pages, Discussions, Quizzes, and Importing Content. Consider best practices for delivering clear instructions and organizing your course in […]

Canvas Refresher: Modules and Pages

Canvas courses are structured on Modules and Pages as the modes for delivering content, assignments, and more. This workshop focuses on how to use Modules and Pages to structure a […]

Canvas Refresher: Assignments and Quizzes

Canvas is a powerful tool for delivering course assignments and assessments. This workshop focuses on how to use the Assignment and Quiz tools, provide feedback, and organize grades. Participants will […]

Getting Started with Canvas

Review the basics of using Canvas for your course, including Modules, Pages, Discussions, Navigation, and Importing Content. This course is recommended for new faculty and those who want a refresher […]

Creating Assignments and Using the Gradebook in Canvas

Canvas enables instructors to present assignments, view submitted student work, and provide feedback. This workshop covers how to create a new Assignment, set due dates and other criteria, and use […]

Canvas Mobile: Maximize Your Course for the Student App

Surveys in higher education show that more than 65 percent of students use mobile apps to complete their coursework. Learn how to optimize your Canvas course for mobile delivery. Covered […]

How To Set Up A Turnitin Assignment in Canvas

Turnitin Feedback Studio is an excellent resource for combating plagiarism. It is also thoroughly compatible with Canvas. This workshop will guide instructors on how to establish Turnitin assignments within Canvas, […]

The Paperless Campus

Cut down on paper use by taking up a few of these practices in Canvas.   Use the Syllabus feature – an easy reference for students, no paper needed.  Upload files […]

Optimize It! Course Navigation and Layout in Canvas

See metrics about how students have been using Canvas at Ramapo. Learn to streamline Canvas course navigation and layout for ease of use and improve student engagement. We'll cover several […]

Introduction to Canvas Commons and Blueprints

Canvas Commons is a repository for shared instructor resources. Use it for ideas and new ways to present course content. You can import content for your courses and modify them […]

Canvas Camp!

LC-201 (or via Webex)

Canvas Camp! Register In preparation for the upcoming semester, the IDC is offering a Canvas Camp for all instructors. Review the basics of Canvas or get more advanced with your […]