Canvas with Purpose Workshop Series

In this four-part hybrid workshop series, you will use your current Canvas course as a foundation! You'll learn simple, time-saving techniques that you can quickly apply without starting from scratch!

This workshop series is based on the Quick Canvas Checklist, a comprehensive and easy-to-follow Canvas course review checklist. We will explore the following areas related to teaching on Canvas:

• Session 1: Build a Strong Course Structure
  • Tuesday, September 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Session 2: Engage Your Learners
  • Wednesday, September 23 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Session 3: Assess What Matters
  • Thursday, October 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Session 4: Faculty Idea Exchange
  • Wednesday, November 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location and Requirements

Each session will be hybrid (both in-person in Clark Hall and Zoom options). Light refreshments will be provided to those attending in-person. To earn a certificate, all sessions must be attended.

Application Deadline

The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on August 25, 2026.  We will let you know the cohort selection by August 28th.

Questions?

For any questions regarding this workshop series, please reach out to Lead Instructional Developer and workshop facilitator Sara Bakalian: sara.bakalian@sjsu.edu.