Blank Canvas: Enhancing Your Canvas Course Site [Asynchrounous]

Mon Jul 21, 2025 9:00 a.m. — Sat Aug 1, 2026 3:00 p.m.

This self-paced virtual workshop is designed for faculty and staff with a foundational understanding of Canvas who wish to refine their skills and enhance their course sites. Participants will learn to create and articulate a comprehensive course syllabus, implement effective organizational strategies, and generate accessible course materials. The course also covers advanced navigation and configuration of Canvas gradebook and assignment tools, ensuring a streamlined teaching experience. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to design engaging, inclusive, and well-structured Canvas course sites tailored to diverse student needs.

NOTE: Once registered for this asynchronous training on Yale Connect, you will be redirected to Workday Learning where you can self-enroll in the Blank Canvas course and access the instructional materials.

The Poorvu Center is committed to hosting inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals, including those with disabilities, to engage fully. If you have questions about access or anticipate needing an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact us at askpoorvucenter@yale.edu. Advance notice may be necessary to accommodate some accessibility needs.