LearnX

The following is a list of on-demand, self-paced Canvas training modules to support teaching and learning.

LearnX: Active Learning


In this module, you will learn effective active learning strategies in a digitally enhanced classroom that provides both a sense of community and the benefits of the synchronicity that comes with being in the same learning space at the same time.
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LearnX: Assessment


In this module, you will consider assessment strategies that optimize the achievement of learning outcomes and learn how to create better tests, and how to decrease the likelihood of cheating by using test building strategies and remote proctoring.
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LearnX: Classroom Management


In this module, you will explore strategies, technologies, and logistics for managing the Sync classroom to strategically balance both remote and in-person participation.
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LearnX: Course Planning


In this module, you will decide which components of your course will be delivered in Canvas and which will be taking place in real-time to make it clear to students what is happening, when it's happening, and where it's happening.
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LearnX: Creating Materials


In this module, you will take a holistic look at learning materials and their delivery: the readings, videos, and other pieces of content that teach students what they need to know in order to complete the assessment successfully.
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LearnX: Intro to Canvas


Need a walkthrough for building courses in Canvas? Take the Canvas Intro self-paced course to orient yourself and start creating!
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LearnX: Learner-Centered


In this module, you will engage with materials that may help you begin to frame the task at hand: helping all of your students -- including nontraditional, international, and differently-abled learners -- succeed in a digitally-enhanced modality.
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ASU Sync Active Learning


In this module, you will learn effective active learning strategies in a digitally enhanced classroom that provides both a sense of community and the benefits of the synchronicity that comes with being in the same learning space at the same time.
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ASU Sync Assessment


In this module, you will consider assessment strategies that optimize the achievement of learning outcomes and learn how to create better tests, and how to decrease the likelihood of cheating by using test building strategies and remote proctoring.
Enroll here

ASU Sync Classroom Management


In this module, you will explore strategies, technologies, and logistics for managing the Sync classroom to strategically balance both remote and in-person participation.
Enroll here

ASU Sync Course Planning


In this module, you will decide which components of your course will be delivered in Canvas and which will be taking place in real-time to make it clear to students what is happening, when it's happening, and where it's happening.
Enroll here

ASU Sync Creating Materials


In this module, you will take a holistic look at learning materials and their delivery: the readings, videos, and other pieces of content that teach students what they need to know in order to complete the assessment successfully.
Enroll here

ASU Sync Learner-Centered


In this module, you will engage with materials that may help you begin to frame the task at hand: helping all of your students -- including nontraditional, international, and differently-abled learners -- succeed in a digitally-enhanced modality.
Enroll here

Intro to Canvas: Assignments


In this module, you will learn about the four different types of assignments that you can assign in Canvas as well as how they can contribute towards your students’ active learning. You will also learn how to create and deploy each type of assignment in your course.
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Intro to Canvas: Course Navigation


The course navigation bar in Canvas helps both students and instructors navigate through an individual Canvas course. In this module, you will learn about the different items in the course navigation bar and how to customize them to meet the needs of the course.
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Intro to Canvas: Global Navigation


Canvas’ global navigation bar helps you access your Canvas account, courses, offers assistance with Canvas and more. In this module you will learn about all of the different items in the global navigation bar and how you can use each one to update your notifications, work in a Canvas course and more.
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Intro to Canvas: Grading


In this module you will learn all about the Canvas gradebook and the grading system SpeedGrader. You will be able to give quick and highly effective feedback through SpeedGrader while also learning how to modify or submit student grades through the gradebook.
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Intro to Canvas: Quizzes


Canvas offers four different varieties of quizzes and surveys, some of which are gradable and others which carry no grade. Learn about the four different types of quizzes and how they can be utilized in your course for student engagement and improvement.
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