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Penn faculty and staff can use Open Canvas to create professional development courses, learning communities, and conferences for external audiences to access without a PennKey.
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Having trouble using Canvas? Get in touch! Through online resources, workshops, and one-on-one training, learn how to use Canvas in your teaching.
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September 1, 2026
Canvas 101 for Faculty and Staff
This workshop will introduce basic Canvas functions that will allow participants to do the following: set profile and notifications; navigate the Canvas interface; create content for a Canvas site; and post files, images, and videos.
- 12:00pm - 12:45pm
- Online: Link will be sent to registered attendees
Open to Penn Faculty and Staff