FOR FACULTY NEW TO CANVAS

Ways to get started using Canvas:

Basic Computer Skills

Faculty must have basic computer skills before attempting to use Canvas.  BOT courses are available to enhance your skills in word processing, email, web browsing, copy/pasting text, and managing files. 

WebAdvisor to Canvas Integration

How Canvas Works with WebAdvisor - Learn what information is transferred from WebAdvisor to Canvas, how and when Canvas courses are created, how instructors and students are enrolled in courses, and how to update personal information in Canvas.

Learn Canvas Basics

• Explore resources at your college
  • Cuyamaca
  • Grossmont
• Explore Canvas resources:
  • Instructor Guide
  • Videos

Attend workshops on your campus

Workshops are usually offered during flex week. Check the professional development website for your college for more information.

Fully Online and Hybrid Courses

• Before a course can be taught hybrid or fully online it must be approved for distance education through the campus Curriculum Committee. Check with your department chair and/or dean for more information.

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