We’re excited to announce that Saint Leo is transitioning from D2L to Canvas as our new Learning Management System (LMS). This change will bring enhanced functionality, a modern interface, and tools that support teaching and learning excellence.
Upcoming Trainings
| Date | TIME | Training Description | Register Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Migrating D2L to Canvas Join our Migrating from D2L to Canvas training. | Register |
| July 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Getting Started with Canvas Fundamentals of Canvas features and best practices. | Register |
| August 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Migrating D2L to Canvas Join our Migrating from D2L to Canvas training. | Register |
| Date | Time | Title | Description | Who Should Attend | Priority | Location/Room# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 10 | ||||||
| Aug 10 | 9:00–10:15 | Canvas Fundamentals | Canvas Fundamentals provides participants with a guided overview of the Canvas LMS layout, navigation, communication tools, course structure, and foundational course features. | All Faculty | Highly Recommended | TECO / ZOOM |
| Aug 10 | 10:30–11:45 | Building Course Content | This session will provide a guided overview of using the Canvas Rich Content Editor. | Faculty building or revising content | Recommended | TECO / ZOOM |
| Aug 10 | 10:30–11:45 | Moving Day: Migrating your Content from D2L | This session will help faculty transfer course materials that are not housed in a Delivery Master course from D2L to Canvas. | Faculty needing to transfer content | Optional | CASB 130 / ZOOM |
| Aug 10 | 11:45–1:15 | Lunch | Break | |||
| Aug 10 | 1:15–2:30 | Accessibility in Canvas | Accessibility in Canvas introduces basic concepts, approaches, strategies, and resources for the creation, design, and delivery of accessible Canvas courses. | All Faculty | Recommended | TECO / ZOOM |
| Aug 10 | 1:15–4:00 | Open Support | Open office hours available both on campus and via Zoom. | All Faculty | Optional | CASB 130 / ZOOM |
| Aug 10 | 2:45–4:00 | Group Work and Collaboration in Canvas | Introduces participants to collaboration features in Canvas, including group discussions, group assignments, and the collaboration tool. | All Faculty | Optional | TECO / ZOOM |
| Tuesday, August 11 | ||||||
| Aug 11 | 9:00–10:15 | Grading Setup and Assignments | Shows participants how to set up their courses to grade assignments, discussions, and quizzes. | Faculty building or revising courses | Recommended | TECO / ZOOM |
| Aug 11 | 9:00–10:15 | TBD | – | – | – | CASB 130 / ZOOM |
| Aug 11 | 10:30–11:45 | Quizzes Part 1 | Learn how Intelligent Insights uses AI to improve teaching and support student success. | Faculty building or revising courses | Faculty Building and Revising Courses | TECO / ZOOM |
| Aug 11 | 10:30–11:45 | TBD | – | – | – | CASB 130 / ZOOM |
| Aug 11 | 11:45–1:15 | Lunch | Break | |||
| Aug 11 | 1:15–2:30 | Quizzes Part 2 | Use AI insights to optimize your assessments and boost student success. | All Faculty | Recommended | TECO / ZOOM |
| Aug 11 | 2:45–4:00 | Microsoft Education | Learn to seamlessly connect Office 365 and Canvas to enhance resources, collaboration, and assignments. | All Faculty | Optional | TECO / ZOOM |
| Aug 11 | 1:15–4:00 | Open Support | Open office hours available both on campus and via ZOOM. | All Faculty | Optional | CASB 130 / ZOOM |
| Wednesday, August 12 | ||||||
| Aug 12 | 9:00–10:15 | Modules and Course Flow | Teaches you how to create flow within a course by organizing and delivering content with the Modules tool. | Faculty building or revising courses | Recommended | TECO / ZOOM |
| Aug 12 | 10:30–11:45 | Grading and Feedback | Training will explore the interface of the Canvas gradebook from the instructor and student perspectives. | All Faculty | Highly Recommended | TECO / ZOOM |
| Aug 12 | 11:45 – 1:15 | Lunch | Break | |||
| Aug 12 | 1:00–2:15 | Canvas Studio, Part 1: Creating and Managing Video Content | Learn to create, manage, and organize your media library effectively using Canvas Studio. | All Faculty | Highly Recommended | TECO / ZOOM |
| Aug 12 | 2:30–3:45 | Canvas Studio, Part 2: Engaging Learners with Interactive Video | Boost engagement by transforming your videos into interactive learning experiences with Canvas Studio. | All Faculty | Recommended | TECO / ZOOM |
| Thursday, August 13 | ||||||
| Aug 13 | 9:00–11:45 | Canvas Kick-Off | Campus launch event with faculty challenges, next steps, Canvas swag/prizes, and CTLE Canvas favorites. | All Faculty | Highly Recommended | Boardrooms / ZOOM |
| Aug 13 | 11:45-1:15 | Lunch | Break | |||
| Aug 13 | 1:15–2:30 | Communication in Canvas | Master Canvas communication tools to boost engagement and provide timely student feedback. | All Faculty | Recommended | Boardrooms / ZOOM |
| Aug 13 | 2:45–4:00 | Student Analytics | Leverage Canvas analytics to monitor student progress and gain actionable insights into learning. | All Faculty | Recommended | Boardrooms / ZOOM |
| Thursday, August 19 | ||||||
| Aug 19 | 1:30 – 4:00 PM | Open Support | CTLE Offices / ZOOM | |||
| Thursday, August 20 | ||||||
| Aug 20 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Open Support | CTLE Offices / ZOOM | |||
Recorded Canvas Sessions
Course Setup & Essentials
Establish your digital classroom by mastering navigation, user profiles, and modules.
Adding Course Materials
Develop engaging, media-rich content using the Editor and versatile Studio features.
Assessments & Engagement
Design effective quiz structures and implement interactive tools to boost attendance.
Grading & Feedback
Streamline your assessment workflow by configuring assignments, rubrics, and grades.
Migrating D2L to Canvas
This recorded webinar provides faculty and adjuncts with essential guidance and troubleshooting support to successfully migrate course content from D2L to Canvas.
Canvas Student Quick Start Guide
This recorded webinar provides faculty and adjuncts with essential guidance and troubleshooting support to successfully migrate course content from D2L to Canvas.
Canvas' Instructor Resources
Canvas' Instructor Resources
Access the full suite of official documentation and video training directly from the Canva community website.