How Can I Get Canvas Training?

This article explains how UHCL Faculty access training in the use of UHCL's designated learning management system (LMS), Canvas.

Summary

This article explains how UHCL Faculty access training in the use of UHCL's designated learning management system (LMS), Canvas.

Environment

Canvas

Content

UHCL's Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) team coordinates training and support for faculty, staff, and student Canvas users. Through the IDT team, faculty and staff have access to introductory, intermediate, and advanced training on Canvas and its many tools and features.

Introductory Canvas Training Options

Faculty who are new to Canvas LMS or who would like a refresher in its use are invited to select from the following two modes of introductory/basic Canvas training.

• 100% Asynchronous Self-Paced Online (Growing with Canvas)

  • Access the training shell and a sandbox shell for practice.
  • IMPORTANT: Email the team upon course completion.

• Hybrid Video-Based Training

  • Part 1: Attend a 30-minute Orientation Session (in-person or virtual) at 9:30 AM Friday.
  • Part 2: Watch two ~45-minute videos and complete embedded questions anytime between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM Friday.
  • Part 3: Attend a 60-minute Capstone Session (in-person or virtual) at 3:00 PM Friday.

To register for either the online or hybrid course, please email supportcenter@uhcl.edu.

Canvas Intermediate/Advanced Training

• Access: Through the Canvas Training Portal (Help menu in Canvas).
• Offerings:
  • On-Demand Asynchronous Courses
    1. Respondus Training Courses 
    2. Cengage Training Course
    3. New Quizzes Essentials
    4. Canvas Field Guide
    5. Nontraditional Courses in Canvas
  • Live Webinars
    1. Integrating Canvas and Office 365
    2. Exploring the Canvas Commons
    3. MasteryPaths Creation
    4. Managing Classic Quizzes
    5. Managing Assessments with New Quizzes
    6. Gradebook and SpeedGrader

Additional Resources

• Registration & Access: Email supportcenter@uhcl.edu for training enrollment.
• Canvas Training Portal Tutorial: Crash Course – Canvas Training Portal (Video, 3:02)

Need Additional Help?

On behalf of OIT’s Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) team, we hope this tutorial is useful. If you encounter any difficulties or have questions related to this procedure, please contact our colleagues in OIT’s Support Center to have a help ticket created and assigned to the IDT team. You may contact the Support Center via email (supportcenter@uhcl.edu) or by telephone (281.283.2828). Once we receive your inquiry, a member of the IDT team will contact you as quickly as resources permit.