Canvas Academy

The Canvas Academy is an on-campus, multi-day institute designed to help faculty deepen their understanding of course design in Canvas and apply that knowledge to begin to redesign one of their own courses. Grounded in principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility, the academy emphasizes inclusive, student-centered course design that promotes clarity, flexibility, and engagement.

The Canvas Academy supports faculty in creating high-quality course designs through data-driven insights, hands-on Canvas training, and personalized guidance. Utilizing a custom-built analytics dashboard, facilitators will conduct individualized course reviews and provide tailored recommendations to each participant.

Before the academy begins, participants will select a previously taught Canvas course and complete a self-assessment. This course will serve as the foundation of their work during the academy, where they will make thoughtful progress toward a redesign.

The exact schedule will vary depending on participant needs and program goals, but will vaguely follow the following structure:

Day 1 morning (starting at 9:00 a.m.) will include community building activities, presentations, and group discussions.

Break for lunch on your own

Day 1 afternoon will include one-on-one consultations (times will vary) and parallel play working time (from 12:30-2:30)

Day 2 morning (starting at 10:00 a.m.) will include walk-through demonstrations on how to use Canvas tools

Break for lunch on your own

Day 2 afternoon will include wrap up presentations, celebration, and planning

After the formal program concludes (~2:00 p.m.), participants are invited to stay in the room for optional, open working time

Please reach out to facilitators Terri Johnson (terri.johnson@du.edu) or Lexi Schlosser (lexi.schlosser@du.edu) with any questions.

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