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Home » Webinars & Workshops » Canvas Webinars » Canvas Basics

July 6, 2021 By Sandra Childers

Canvas Basics

The Canvas Basics beginner-level webinar is designed for faculty new to online learning or who have limited experience with learning management systems. Topics include how to use basic navigation and tools to help you get started teaching in Canvas. We will also share resources for you to continue your learning.

Skip to the webinar downloads, resources, video topics, or see related webinars listed below.

40-minute video by Christine Roach, Lani Draper, and Gerry Pedraza

Webinar Downloads:

  • Transcript (PDF)

Video Resources:

  • Office for Academic Innovation’s YouTube Channel
  • Office for Academic Innovation LMS Resources
  • Canvas Instructor Guide
  • Canvas Community Basics Guide
  • Email us: EngrLearnTech@tamu.edu

Canvas Basics Video Topics:

  • Introduction 00:00
  • Resources 00:10
  • Agenda 01:32
  • Navigating Canvas 02:05
  • Editing the Home Page 08:23
  • Customizing the Syllabus 12:30
  • Organizing Information in Modules 15:46
  • Building Modules 21:01
  • Creating Assignment Groups 33:05
  • The Assignment Tool 36:12
  • Gradebook Overview 37:37
  • Viewing Student Submissions 38:48
  • Using SpeedGrader 39:28
  • Setting Accommodations 41:09
  • Email us for questions 42:10

Related Webinars:

  • Content Delivery in an Online Environment (Adding Content to Your Canvas Course)
  • Accessibility Tips
  • Accessibility Tips for PowerPoint
  • Canvas Gradebook Basics
  • Setting up Quizzes & Exams in Canvas: An Overview

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