What is the best way to train a new instructor on canvas? Can I connect with a live trainer?
@MaryLink ...
There are some really good tutorials online that I can point you to:
Give those videos a try first. Then, if you want to watch other videos about the tools available here in the Canvas Community, you can check out:
I hope these links will be helpful to you as you get started with Canvas. You might also check with your school's Canvas administration team to see if they are aware of any additional training opportunities. Good luck!
I wrote a 3-part Blog to help course creators get started -- someone collected them and put them in a wakelet: Bring Clarity to your Canvas Course
Hope this is helpful!
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