Shifting to Canvas

In case you missed it…

Are you still not feeling comfortable with Canvas but are wanting to learn? This is the Webinar for you. Set up your Canvas class, learn how to structure a lesson in Modules, and learn the basics of Canvas Assignments.

Catching Up with Canvas - Elementary

Catching Up with Canvas - Secondary

Third Party Tools are going through a transition. You will be receiving professional development on all the changes during launch week. If you'd like to get a head-start you can peruse the HCPS Digital Resource Handbook.

The old Tips & Tricks course was revamped this summer and is now the Innovation in Learning Resource Course. Here you can find all the information you need to navigate Digital Tools, HCPS Databases, and Canvas Tools. If you have previously enrolled in the Tips & Tricks course, there's no need to re-enroll.

Enrollment Link

Innovation in Learning Resource Course

Book Creator has released many updates.

• Graphic Organizers – includes over 100 graphic organizers students can use to organize information
• New Features in Book Creator – six (6) new updates
• Calendar Webinars – Book Creator is offering webinars in August and September

Padlet has new interactive features. These include Poll and I can’t draw.

• Polls – add a poll to your post to conduct a vote, quiz, or survey

• I can't draw – add AI-generated images to your Padlets

Panda Pros Session:

• A 45-minute, FREE coaching session for teachers and support staff
• 1:1 online assistance with answering questions, making connections to pedagogy, course design best practices, tips and tricks, pointers for using Studio, etc.
• Access to expert advice on using Canvas
• Schedule your 45-minute session now!
  - Experts are available NOW through September 30, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.
  - https://www.instructure.com/panda-pros
  ** Use the link above to schedule your coaching session.

Canvas provides a variety of 24/7 support and assistance. You have access to Canvas guides and live help 24/7 through chat and a call-in support line.

Questions regarding this information should be directed to:

• Martha.Barwick@hcps.org
• Michael.Griffith@hcps.org
• Andrea.Harthausen@hcps.org

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