Technology Bytes

Learning Technology Team Technology Bytes

Hungry for some great tips and resources to help you improve your online course? Check out these snack-sized sessions from the Learning Technology Team!


Date/TimeSessionDescriptionLink to Join
1/24 2pm
Mastering Canvas Gradebook Filters
Learn how to filter your Canvas gradebook by the default filters of by filters you create.View the Recording
1/31 - 10am
Understanding Canvas Analytics
Learn more about the upgraded Analytics engine in Canvas.View the Recording
2/6 - 10am
Hosting Synchronous Learning Experiences in Canvas
Learn how to incorporate Webex and Teams into your Canvas course.View the Recording
2/13 - 10am
Creating Linear Pathways to Keep Students Focused in Canvas
Learn how restricting access to specific Canvas course materials and activities based on a set of one or more criterionView the Recording
2/21 - 2pm
Messaging Made Simple: Alerting the Right Students at the Right Time in Canvas
Learn how to send gradebook messages based on specific built-in gradebook rules.View the Recording
2/27 2pm
Elevating Your Assessments in Canvas through New Quizzes
Learn about the newest Canvas quizzing engine, New QuizzesView the Recording
2/28 10am
Elevating Your Assessments in Canvas through New Quizzes
Learn about the newest Canvas quizzing engine, New QuizzesView the Recording
3/12 10am
Creating Weighted Totals in Canvas for Showing Transparent Progress
Weighting your gradebook allows your students to see a running average. During this session we will review that process.Join the Session
3/13 10am
Communicating - The Inbox Best Practices
Learn how to enhance communication within Canvas using the Inbox tool, fostering a smoother educational experience.Link to Join
3/13 2pm
Creating Weighted Totals in Canvas for Showing Transparent Progress
Weighting your gradebook allows your students to see a running average. During this session we will review that process.Join the Session
3/14 2pm
Communicating - The Inbox Best Practices
Learn how to enhance communication within Canvas using the Inbox tool, fostering a smoother educational experience.Link to Join
3/20 10amCreating Assignments - Best PracticesLearn how to establish assignments with precision, including setting due dates, providing clear instructions, and configuring diverse submission methods like online text or file uploads. Link to Join
3/21 2pmCreating Assignments - Best PracticesLearn how to establish assignments with precision, including setting due dates, providing clear instructions, and configuring diverse submission methods like online text or file uploads.Link to Join
3/26 10amMaximize Content Interaction with the Rich Content EditorLearn how to navigate and utilize the Rich Content Editor in Canvas through formatting options, advanced content structuring, and how to integrate interactive elements like quizzes and discussions. Discover strategies for engaging learners through multimedia content creationLink to Join
3/28 2pmMaximize Content Interaction with the Rich Content EditorLearn how to navigate and utilize the Rich Content Editor in Canvas through formatting options, advanced content structuring, and how to integrate interactive elements like quizzes and discussions. Discover strategies for engaging learners through multimedia content creationLink to Join
4/3 10amCreating Weighted Totals in Canvas for Showing Transparent ProgressGain insight into weighted totals for student assessment and discover how to organize course materials by setting up assignment groups in Canvas. Learn to assign weights based on their significanceLink to Join
4/4 2pmCreating Weighted Totals in Canvas for Showing Transparent ProgressGain insight into weighted totals for student assessment and discover how to organize course materials by setting up assignment groups in Canvas. Learn to assign weights based on their significanceLink to Join
4/10 10amClosing Out Your Course - Best PracticesDiscover the importance of closing out a course effectively and learn best practices for reviewing dates, copying courses, updating assignments, and utilizing reminders in this training session.Link to Join
4/11 2pmClosing Out Your Course - Best PracticesDiscover the importance of closing out a course effectively and learn best practices for reviewing dates, copying courses, updating assignments, and utilizing reminders in this training session.Link to Join