Canvas is a powerful learning management system (LMS) that helps educators create, manage, and deliver engaging learning experiences. In this course, you’ll master the essentials of Canvas, design lessons that captivate learners, integrate favorite digital tools like Wakelet, Padlet, YouTube, and Zoom, and apply best practices in online course design—all while incorporating blended and social-emotional learning strategies.
You will learn how to:
- Master the basics of the Canvas LMS
- Incorporate blended and social-emotional learning strategies
- Design engaging and transformative lessons
- Integrate outside tools such as Flip, Wakelet, Padlet, YouTube, and Zoom
- Apply best practices for online course design
Important: Canvas Access RequiredBefore enrolling, confirm that you have access to a paid Instructure Canvas account provided by a school, district, college, university, or other organization. Free Canvas accounts are no longer available as previously reported in this course. You will need active Canvas access to complete the course activities. Please verify your access before registering.Refunds will not be granted if you enroll and later discover that you do not have the required Canvas access.
Learn with TCEA?
- Our courses are streamlined for efficient and lasting learning.
- We share ideas and resources that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
- We also offer ideas and techniques based on years of experience in professional development, integrating educator feedback to always meet the needs of course participants.
Self-Paced Online Course
Canvas Educator is a self-paced, online program. Participants can begin anytime and go at their own speed throughout the program.
Upon enrollment, you will receive a program invitation email from TCEA’s learning management system that will give you access to the self-paced course. Within the course, you will find modules that must be moved through in sequential order.
Course Modules
Canvas Features: Engagement tools overview
Best Practices: Course planning strategies
Course Creation: Step-by-step setup process
Tool Integration: Incorporating external resources