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Canvas allows Northwestern instructors and students to deliver course materials, submit assignments and tests, view grades, and create learning activities.

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Introduction to Canvas for Graduate Instructors

Wednesday, June 18 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Online

For graduate students new to using Canvas as an instructor, this interactive workshop reviews needed features for functional and dynamic Canvas course sites. Graduate students may also register for the "Introduction to Canvas for Northwestern Instructors" workshop if they are unavailable when this workshop is offered.

During this session, participants will:

  • Learn how to navigate Canvas' most used features.
  • Develop a plan of action for creating and teaching content.Copy a template from Commons and customize the content.
  • Copy a template from Commons and customize the content.

Find more details and register.

Events

May
20
2025

Introduction to Canvas for Graduate Instructors

10:30 AM
For graduate students new to using Canvas as an instructor, this interactive workshop reviews needed features for functi...
May
21
2025

TEACHx 2025 (Day 1 of 2)

11:00 AM Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
The TEACHx conference, held each May, showcases innovative approaches to teaching and learning with technology. This ann...
May
22
2025

TEACHx 2025 (Day 2 of 2)

8:00 AM Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
The TEACHx conference, held each May, showcases innovative approaches to teaching and learning with technology. This ann...