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Canvas Month

August 10–September 4, 2026

Everything you need to prepare your Fall 2026 Canvas course—in one month.

Join hands-on workshops, quick demonstrations, migration support, and drop-in help designed to help you confidently prepare your course before students arrive.

Choose how you would like to participate:

Not sure where to start? Explore the Canvas Learning Path Guide to find the sessions that best match your experience level, teaching goals, and course needs. 

You may also view the Canvas Month daily events program to find what best fit your needs.

Virtual Sessions

Attend from anywhere through live Zoom demonstrations, hands-on workshops, migration clinics, specialty tool training, and one-on-one support.

Virtual One-on-One Training Get an appointment with a Canvas expert.

Available daily

  • Schedule a time that works for you Location: Virtual
    Schedule
Canvas Express: Course Structure & Module Design Organize course content into clear, student-friendly modules.
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See how to structure course content, build intuitive modules, and create a consistent path students can follow. This focused 30-minute demonstration includes practical steps and a ready-to-use recipe card.

Upcoming sessions

  •   Aug 25 • Tuesday • 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.   Location: Zoom
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  •   Aug 27 • Thursday • 3:30 p.m.–4 p.m.   Location: Zoom
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  •   Aug 31 • Monday • 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.   Location: Zoom
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  •   Sept 3 • Thursday • 3:30 p.m.–4 p.m.   Location: Zoom
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Canvas Express: Creating Assignments & Assessments Create assignments and assessments that align with your course goals.
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Learn how to create and configure assignments and assessments in Canvas, including key settings that shape submissions, availability, and the student experience. This focused 30-minute demonstration includes practical steps and a ready-to-use recipe card.

Upcoming sessions

  •   Aug 25 • Tuesday • 2 p.m.–2:30 p.m.   Location: Zoom
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  •   Sept 1 • Tuesday • 2 p.m.–2:30 p.m.   Location: Zoom
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Canvas Express: Configuring Your Gradebook Set up a Gradebook that supports accurate and efficient grading.
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Learn how to organize your Canvas Gradebook, configure assignment groups and grading settings, and create a clear grading experience for you and your students. This focused 30-minute demonstration includes practical steps and a ready-to-use recipe card.

Upcoming sessions

  •   Aug 25 • Tuesday • 3 p.m.–3:30 p.m.   Location: Zoom
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  •   Sept 1 • Tuesday • 3 p.m.–3:30 p.m.   Location: Zoom
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Canvas Express: Managing Communication & Feedback Use Canvas tools to communicate clearly and provide meaningful feedback.
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Learn how to use announcements, messaging, comments, and feedback tools to keep students informed and engaged. This focused 30-minute demonstration includes practical steps and a ready-to-use recipe card.

Upcoming sessions

  •   Sept 2 • Wednesday • 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.   Location: Zoom
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Canvas Express: Building Spaces for Collaboration Create opportunities for discussion, interaction, and collaborative learning.
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Explore Canvas tools that support student collaboration, including discussions, groups, and shared learning activities. This focused 30-minute demonstration includes practical steps and a ready-to-use recipe card.

Upcoming sessions

  •   Aug 20 • Thursday • 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.   Location: Zoom
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  •   Aug 26 • Wednesday • 11 a.m.–11:30 a.m.   Location: Zoom
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  •   Aug 27 • Thursday • 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.   Location: Zoom
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  •   Sept 2 • Wednesday • 11 a.m.–11:30 a.m.   Location: Zoom
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  •   Sept 3 • Thursday • 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.   Location: Zoom
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Building Your Canvas Course: Part 1 — Foundations Learn the essential tools and structure needed to begin building your Canvas course.
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Get a guided introduction to the foundations of building a course in Canvas. Learn how Canvas is organized, explore essential course settings and navigation, and begin creating a clear, student-friendly course structure.

Upcoming sessions

  •   Aug 26 • Wednesday • 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.   Location: Zoom
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Building Your Canvas Course: Part 2 — Advanced Build assignments, assessments, grading workflows, and engaging student learning experiences.
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Continue developing your Canvas course by working with assignments, assessments, grading tools, and student-facing activities. This hands-on session builds upon the foundational workshop and focuses on creating effective course workflows and learning experiences.

Upcoming sessions

  •   Aug 27 • Thursday • 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.   Location: Zoom
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Specialty Tool Sessions Learn how to use the Canvas tools and integrations that support teaching, assessment, course materials, media, and collaboration.
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Explore the third-party tools integrated with Canvas that enhance the teaching and learning experience. These vendor-led sessions introduce best practices, demonstrate key features, and provide practical tips for incorporating these tools into your courses.

Upcoming sessions

  • Canes Course Pack in Canvas
    Aug 20 • Thursday • 1 p.m.–2 p.m. Course materials integration • Zoom
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  • Using Gradescope in your Canvas Course
    Aug 20 • Thursday • 3 p.m–4 p.m. Streamlining grading and assessment • Zoom
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  • Lucidspark In Canvas
    Aug 25 • Tuesday • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Visual collaboration • Zoom
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  • Turnitin Training
    Aug. 25 • Tuesday • 1–2 p.m. Academic integrity and plagiarism detection • Zoom
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  • YuJa Panorama: Accessibility in Canvas
    Aug 27 • Thursday • 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Accessibility support • Zoom
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  • Lucidchart In Canvas
    Aug 31 • Monday • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Visual learning and diagramming • Zoom
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In-Person Sessions

Join us on the Coral Gables campus for hands-on workshops, guided demonstrations, drop-in support, and one-on-one assistance from Canvas experts. Register for an in-person session.

Co-Work with a Canvas Expert Bring your course, questions, or to-do list and work alongside Canvas experts.
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Set aside dedicated time to prepare your course with Canvas experts available for guidance, troubleshooting, and one-on-one support. There is no formal presentation, so you may drop in at any point during the listed time and stay as long as your schedule allows.

Upcoming sessions

  • Aug. 10 • Monday • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
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  • Aug. 10 • Monday • 3–4 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
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  • Aug. 11 • Tuesday • 1–3 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
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  • Aug. 12 • Wednesday • 10–11:30 a.m. Merrick Building 308A
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  • Aug. 13 • Thursday • 1–2:30 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
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  • Aug. 14 • Friday • 1–3 p.m. Merrick Building 308A
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  • Aug. 17 • Monday • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
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  • Aug. 18 • Tuesday • 1–3 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
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  • Aug. 19 • Wednesday • 2–3:30 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
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  • Aug. 20 • Thursday • 1–2:30 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
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  • Aug. 21 • Friday • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
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  • Aug. 24 • Monday • 1–3 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
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  • Aug. 25 • Tuesday • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
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  • Aug. 26 • Wednesday • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
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  • Aug. 27 • Thursday • 1–3 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
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  • Aug. 31 • Monday • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
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  • Sept. 1 • Tuesday • 1–3 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
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  • Sept. 2 • Wednesday • 1–3 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
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  • Sept. 3 • Thursday • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
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Building Your Canvas Course: Part 1 — Foundations Learn the essential tools and structure needed to begin building your Canvas course.
Read more

Get a guided introduction to the foundations of building a course in Canvas. Learn how Canvas is organized, explore essential course settings and navigation, and begin creating a clear, student-friendly course structure.

Upcoming sessions

  • Aug. 24 • Monday • 10–11:30 a.m. Library Flex Room 102B
    Register
  • Aug. 31 • Monday • 2–3:30 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
    Register
  • Sept. 2 • Wednesday • 10–11:30 a.m. Library Flex Room 102B
    Register
Building Your Canvas Course: Part 2 — Advanced Build assignments, assessments, grading workflows, and engaging student learning experiences.
Read more

Continue developing your Canvas course by working with assignments, assessments, grading tools, and student-facing activities. This hands-on session builds upon the foundational workshop and focuses on creating effective course workflows and learning experiences.

Upcoming sessions

  • Aug. 25 • Tuesday • 2–3:30 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
    Register
  • Sept. 1 • Tuesday • 10–11:30 a.m. Library Flex Room 102B
    Register
  • Sept. 3 • Thursday • 2–3:30 p.m. Library Flex Room 102B
    Register

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