Canvas Training Oct-Dec 2019

A full programme of training is available from October to December 2019 to help you to develop and enhance your academic modules in Canvas. Support is also available to those who are preparing their modules in Canvas in ahead of Semester 2 of AY2019/20. A description of the training and support activities available to all staff is outlined below.

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1. Speedy Grading – Virtual Sessions

Join us for a 45-minute Online Virtual Session, learn how to use Canvas to efficiently manage and mark student submissions in Speedgrader as well as how to manage the release of grades using Gradebook. Discover useful time saving tools and how to use Canvas in a way that works for you.

• Mon 09 Dec – 13:00-13:45 Click to Register
• Tues 10 Dec – 09:15-10:00 Click to Register
• Thurs 12 Dec – 09:15-10:00 Click to Register
• Fri 13 Dec – 13:00-13:45 Click to Register
• Weds 18 Dec – 09:15-10:00 Click to Register

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2. Let’s Talk Turnitin – Virtual session

In this 45 minute Online Virtual Session, we look in detail at how best to use the Turnitin integration within Canvas and cover the potential pitfalls you need to be aware of when using Turnitin. 

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3. Ready, Steady… Canvas! Virtual Sessions

Ready Steady…Canvas! This 45-minute online session will be a step-by-step on the basics of getting a course ready for the first week of the semester during which you can interact and ask questions. We are currently running regular sessions. Register for a session below and you can follow along from the comfort of your office!

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4. Canvas Assignment Essentials

Join us for a 90 minute, highly focused training session where you will learn how to set up assignments and weighting on your Canvas course. The workshop will also look at how the weightings set in assignment groups will feed into the Gradebook to populate the student’s overall grade. Set up an assignment and explore the various submission types within Canvas that allow you to be creative with how you assess students. We will also look at the Turnitin integration within Canvas and see how to set up a submission that will generate a Turnitin similarity report.

Upcoming Dates:

• Thursday 17 Oct – 11:00-12:30 – Complete
• Monday 21st Oct – 14:00-15:30 – Complete
• Wednesday 30th Oct – 14:00-15:30 – Complete
• Thursday 7th November – 11:00-12:30 – Complete
• Thursday 21st November – 14:00-14:30 – Complete
• Friday 6th December – 11:00-12:30

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5. Canvas Building Blocks

Choose from any combination of building blocks to suit your needs. Blocks cover topics ranging from assessment, communication and content building tools with a how-to focus. Come prepared to ask questions, engage in practice activities and discover how to successfully leverage Canvas to enhance and support instructional practices.
For more details and to register your place in the physical or virtual classroom, click below:

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November Schedule: Complete

1. Set up and Start to Build – Mon 11 Nov 13:00-14:00
2. Create and Communicate – Mon 11 Nov 14:30-15:30
3. Get Together With Canvas – Tues 12 Nov 10:00-11:00
4. Getting Quizzical With Canvas – Tues 12 Nov 11:30-12:30
5. Grader Expectations – Thurs 14 Nov 10:00-11:00
6. Turnitin Essentials – Thurs 14 Nov 11:30-12:30

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October 2019 Schedule: Complete

1. Set up and Start to Build – Mon 14 Oct 13:00-14:00
2. Create and Communicate – Mon 14 Oct 14:30-15:30
3. Get Together With Canvas – Wed 16 Oct 10:00-11:00
4. Getting Quizzical With Canvas – Wed 16 Oct 11:30-12:30
5. Grader Expectations – Fri 18 Oct 10:00-11:00
6. Turnitin Essentials – Fri 18 Oct 11:30-12:30

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6. Canvas for Support Staff

This practical workshop will introduce you to the Canvas VLE and give an overview of its functionality, in particular the tools and features that can be used to manage and support the delivery and administration of a Queen’s academic module. Canvas user roles and permissions will also be covered.

• Wednesday 27 November 10:00-12:30 – Complete
• Thursday 12 December 10:00-12:30

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7. Guided 1-2-1 Support Sessions

Consultation sessions are available to Module Conveners at their desks and/or Programme Teams within Schools.

Please note that 1-2-1 sessions are subject to availability. You can use the calendar links listed directly below to check availability and to book a 1-2-1 session with support representative(s) available to you within your Faculty/School:

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS)

SCHOOL	CONSULTANT
School of Arts, English and Languages	─ Emma McAllister – Digital Learning Developer (AHSS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Laura Farling – Digital Learning Developer (AHSS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Jenny Reid – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics	─ Emma McAllister – Digital Learning Developer (AHSS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Laura Farling – Digital Learning Developer (AHSS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Aaron Crozier – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW
School of Law	─ Emma McAllister – Digital Learning Developer (AHSS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Laura Farling – Digital Learning Developer (AHSS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Steph Dougherty – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work	─ Jill Harrison – e-Learning Developer (SSESW) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Emma McAllister – Digital Learning Developer (AHSS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Laura Farling – Digital Learning Developer (AHSS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Steph Dougherty – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW
Queen’s Management School	─ Emma McAllister – Digital Learning Developer (AHSS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Laura Farling – Digital Learning Developer (AHSS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Aaron Crozier – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS)

SCHOOL	CONSULTANT
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering	─ Tom Dore – Digital Learning Officer (EPS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Steph Dougherty – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science	─ Shelby Hanna – Digital Learning Officer (EPS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Aaron Crozier – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW
School of Mathematics and Physics	─ Tom Dore – Digital Learning Officer (EPS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Steph Dougherty – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Aaron Crozier – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering	─ Shelby Hanna – Digital Learning Officer (EPS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Aaron Crozier – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW
School of Natural and Built Environment	─ Tom Dore – Digital Learning Officer (EPS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Jenny Reid – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW
School of Psychology	─ Shelby Hanna – Digital Learning Officer (EPS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Jenny Reid – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW

Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences (MHLS)

SCHOOL	CONSULTANT
School of Biological Sciences	─ Kirsty Gillen – Digital Learning Developer (SBS) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Jenny Reid – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences	─ Steph Dougherty – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Aaron Crozier – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW
School of Nursing and Midwifery	─ Matt Birch – eLearning Developer (N&M) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW ─ Jenny Reid – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW
School of Pharmacy	─ Steph Dougherty – Digital Learning Consultant (CED) >>BOOK 1-2-1 NOW

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