Canvas is an intuitive, adaptable and multi-faceted Learning Management Systems (LMS) that provides instructors with the tools to manage their courses and opportunities for enhancing teaching and learning in context-specific ways. In this workshop, Dr. Orr-Álvarez (FHIS) and Dr. Lieblang (CENES) will share their experiences using Canvas in language and literature courses through a showcasing of four tools that facilitate student collaboration and TA/instructor communication: Discussions, Groups, Quizzes, and Peer-to-peer evaluation. Participants in this session can also look forward to learning about:
- how to use Canvas’ self-enroll course feature,
- creating online training modules and sharing resources,
- other possible uses for Canvas.
Key Speakers
Dr. Brianne Orr-Álvarez
Lecturer of Spanish Department of French, Hispanic & Italian Studies
Dr. Jason Stefan Lieblang
Instructor of German Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies
