Teaching Online with Canvas

I am brand new to Canvas and don’t know how the platform works

1. Canvas Central How To Videos (SMC) (opens in new window) *
   1. Quick Start Video Guide for Canvas (opens in new window)
   2. Canvas Basics-Global Navigation (opens in new window)
   3. Canvas Basics-Course Navigation & Basic Course Design (opens in new window)
2. Introduction to Teaching with Canvas (@One) (opens in new window)
3. Self-Paced Introduction to Teaching with Canvas (@One) (opens in new window)
4. Canvas Course Templates (opens in new window) *

I would like to begin building a Canvas Course.

1. Free for Teacher Canvas (opens in new window) *

I now know the tools available to me in Canvas and have an understanding of how the platform works. I now need BASIC Course Design assistance.

1. Introduction to Asynchronous Online Teaching & Learning (@One) (opens in new window) *
2. Engagement Strategies for Live Online Teaching and Learning (@One) (opens in new window) *
3. Introduction to Course Design (@One) (opens in new window) *
4. Assessment in Digital Learning (@One) (opens in new window) *
5. Self-Paced, Creating a Welcome Video (@One) (opens in new window) *

I now know basic course design in Canvas and would like to delve further into online teaching strategies.

1. Online Teaching and Design (@One 12 week) (opens in new window) *
2. 10-10-10: Communication that Matters (@One) (opens in new window) *
3. Humanizing Online Teaching & Learning (@One) (opens in new window) *
4. Self-Paced Creating a Liquid Syllabus (@One) (opens in new window) *
5. Self-Paced ABC’s of Online Course Design (@One) (opens in new window) *
6. CVC-OEI Online Network of Educators PD course catalog (opens in new window) *
7. DE Webinars Archives in Canvas Central (SMC) (opens in new window) *
8. Winter Institute Archive Webinar Recordings in Canvas Central (SMC) (opens in new window) *
9. Design and Learn Webinar Archives in Canvas Central (SMC) (opens in new window) *

I need to know how to make my online course more accessible and equitable to all students.

1. Disability/Accessibility Resources in Canvas Central (SMC) (opens in new window) *
2. Creating Accessible Course Content (@One) (opens in new window) *
3. Accessibility Basics (ASCCC OERI) (opens in new window)
4. Equity & Culturally Responsive Online Teaching (@One) (opens in new window)
5. Equitable Grading Strategies (@One) (opens in new window)
6. Self-Paced Video Captioning Accessibility (@One) (opens in new window) *
7. Self-Paced Basic: Using the Shire Captioning Tool (@One) (opens in new window) *
8. Self-Paced Introduction to Designing for Accessibility (@One) (opens in new window)
9. Self-Paced Understanding PDF Barriers (@One) (opens in new window)
10. Self-Paced Creating Accessible Images and Text Alternatives (WebAIM) (opens in new window) *
11. Self-Paced Pope Tech Instructor Accessibility Guide (@One)*
12. Pope Tech: Get Started with the Canvas Accessibility Guide (opens in new window) *
13. Pope Tech: Use the Canvas Accessibility Instructor Dashboard (opens in new window) *
14. Canvas Central Accessibility Webinar Archives (SMC) (opens in new window) *
15. Self-Paced OER Basics (ASCCC OERI) (opens in new window)
16. Equity-Minded Instruction Resources in Canvas Central (SMC) (opens in new window)
17. Equity, Pathways and Inclusion (SMC) (opens in new window)
18. Equitizing Gateway Courses (EGC) (SMC) (opens in new window)
19. High Tech Training Center (HTTC) at SMC (opens in new window)

I am now familiar with online teaching strategies and would like to know more about tools that I can use to enhance my courses.

User Created Video Resources*

1. Canvas Studio User Guide (opens in new window)
2. YouTube Help Resources (opens in new window)
3. 3C Media Training at CCC Tech Connect (opens in new window)
4. 3C Media Training in Canvas Central (SMC) (opens in new window)
5. PlayPosit Training at CCC Tech Connect
6. PlayPosit Training in Canvas Central (SMC) (opens in new window)

Interactive User Created Resources*

1. Canvas Studio User Guide (opens in new window)
2. PlayPosit Training at CCC Tech Connect (opens in new window)
3. PlayPosit Training in Canvas Central (SMC) (opens in new window)

Video Conferencing Resources*

1. Zoom Help Resources at CCC Tech Connect (opens in new window)
2. Zoom Help Resources at SMC (opens in new window)

Instructor/Student Communication Resources*

1. Pronto Training in Canvas Central (SMC) (opens in new window)
2. Pronto Help Resources (Pronto) (opens in new window)

SMC Library Video/Database Integration Resources Within Canvas*

1. Films on Demand Tool in Canvas (opens in new window)
2. Films on Demand at SMC Library (opens in new window)
3. SMC Library Databases Available in Canvas (opens in new window)
4.  Integrating Library Databases within Canvas Workshop (opens in new window)
5. Embedding EBSCO Content in Canvas (opens in new window)
6. Embedding ProQuest Content in Canvas (opens in new window)
7. Embedding Gale Content in Canvas (opens in new window)

Document Creation, Plagiarism and AI Monitor Resources*

1. TurnItIn Resources in Canvas Central (SMC) (opens in new window)
2. Using Google Drive/MS 365/One Drive Resources in Canvas Central (SMC) (opens in new window)
3. AI Training and Resources (SMC) (opens in new window)

I am now well versed in using Canvas, effective and equitable online teaching and learning strategies, and using a variety of educational tools to support student success. What’s next?

1. POCR at SMC (opens in new window) (SMC)* Inquiries at POCR@smc.edu 
2. Online Teaching and Design Capstone Course (@One) (opens in new window)

All @One courses are currently offered to all CCC faculty FOR FREE! For further information and other questions contact Distance Education distance_ed_inquiry@smc.edu