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Upcoming Canvas Workshops

28 Jul 202119 Nov 2021
Not sure how to get started with Canvas or where to begin with your course design? The following workshops will provide an overview of key features and tools that will…
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Upcoming Canvas Workshops

15 Feb 202120 Oct 2021
Canvas Micro Workshops: Assignments Thursday, February 18, 2021 1:00-1:30 pm This 30-minute workshop will focus on creating assignments in Canvas. Topics include tailoring assignment settings and assignment groups. Click here…
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Instructional Design Consultations

9 Nov 202020 Oct 2021
Educational Technology and Learning Management provides individual and small group support for instructional design consultation services for faculty, staff, and instructional support providers. Benefits Assistance is available for all teaching…
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New Gradebook Refresher

22 Sep 202020 Oct 2021
Now that the semester is in full swing and midterm exams are rapidly approaching, it seems like a good time for a brief refresher on New Gradebook, which was adopted…
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Time Saving Tips for Using Canvas’s Grading Features + Upcoming Workshops

8 Sep 202020 Oct 2021
Set Up Assignment Groups (If Applicable) If you use weighted grading for your course, add Assignment Groups to the Assignments Index Page and assign weights to each Group. Did you…
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Beginning of the Semester Checklist

27 Aug 202020 Oct 2021
1. Create a Course Site Email canvas@pobox.upenn.edu or use the following instructions to request your Canvas site. If you don’t see a course you are teaching in Canvas when you…
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Upcoming Canvas Workshops

22 Jul 202020 Oct 2021
Register for Canvas 101 for Faculty and Staff Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm   This workshop will introduce basic Canvas functions that will allow participants to…
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End of Semester Checklist

18 May 202020 Oct 2021
Course End Date/Concluding a Course The end date for your course is automatically set according to the term in which your class is active. After the course concludes, students will…
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End of Term Grading with Canvas New Gradebook

11 May 202020 Oct 2021
Download and save the current version of the Canvas Gradebook It is suggested that you download and save your course’s Canvas gradebook before entering final grades. Here are instructions for…
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Spring 2020 Final Exams “Dos” and “Don’ts”

4 May 202020 Oct 2021
DOs Do use “Test Student” to take your exam before releasing it to students. For more information on using “Test Student”, please see: What is Student View? and How do I Access…

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