You’ve started using Canvas—now let’s make it work for you and your students! We’re offering a variety of topics aligned to Canvas that highlight easy ways to blend digital and paper resources, help every student access learning, and simplify your planning. Walk away with time-saving tips, engagement strategies, and practical ideas you can use right away.
October 30th
7:15am Section: 110471 (Secondary)
4:15pm Section: 110476 (Elementary)
This one-hour virtual session will help you feel right at home in the Canvas LMS. We’ll explore the global navigation menu, show you how to customize your notifications, and walk through course navigation and homepage/homeroom setup. You'll leave with practical tips to make Canvas work for you and your students.
November 4th
7:15am Section: 110480 (All Grade Levels)
4:15pm Section: 110483 (All Grade Levels)
Canvas is more than just a place to enter grades—it's a powerful tool for organizing, delivering, and differentiating instruction. In this one-hour virtual session, you'll learn how to use Assignments and Assignment Groups to streamline your workflow, support student learning, and make grading more meaningful. Discover how to structure your course for clarity, use assignment settings to your advantage, and take control of how grades are calculated and displayed.
November 13th
7:15am Section: 110484 (All Grade Levels)
4:15pm Section: 110485 (All Grade Levels)
Tired of students asking, “Where do I find that?” This one-hour virtual session will show you how to use Canvas Modules to organize your digital content, assignments, and resources in a clear, student-friendly way. Learn how to build structured learning paths, reduce confusion, and make your course easier to navigate—so students can focus on learning, not hunting for materials.
November 18th
7:15am Section: 110486 (All Grade Levels)
4:15pm Section: 110487 (All Grade Levels)
Still using Google Forms and manually entering grades into Canvas? There’s a better way! In this one-hour virtual session, learn how to use Canvas Quizzes to streamline assessment, automate grading, and give students instant feedback. We’ll cover quiz setup, question types, settings that save time, and tips for making quizzes more engaging and effective—all within the Canvas ecosystem.
December 2nd
7:15am Section: 110488 (All Grade Levels)
4:15pm Section: 110489 (All Grade Levels)
Turn passive viewing into active learning! In this one-hour virtual session, discover how to use Canvas Studio to embed quizzes directly into your instructional videos. Learn how to track student engagement, assess comprehension in real time, and automatically send grades to the Canvas gradebook—no extra steps required. Perfect for flipping your classroom, reinforcing key concepts, and making video content truly interactive.
December 11th
7:15am Section: 110490 (All Grade Levels)
4:15pm Section: 110491 (All Grade Levels)
Blended learning isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a powerful instructional approach that supports personalized learning and deeper engagement. In this one-hour virtual session, explore the most effective blended learning models and discover how they align with Maryland’s College and Career Readiness Standards. Learn how to design lessons that balance digital tools with face-to-face instruction, giving students more voice, choice, and ownership in their learning.