Welcome to Canvas
Saint Leo University is excited to launch Canvas as our learning management system (LMS) for all courses beginning Fall 2026. Canvas provides a modern, intuitive learning environment designed to support teaching excellence, student engagement, and academic success.
Whether you teach on campus, at a center, online, or in multiple modalities, CTLE is here to support your transition. We encourage all faculty to explore the resources below, participate in training opportunities, and follow the learning path that best aligns with your teaching responsibilities.
Initial Resources
View Training Recordings
Review the training recordings aligned with your teaching role
CTLE Open Office Hours
Zoom Events for Remote Faculty
Canvas Training Series and Canvas/ BibliU Kickoff Schedule
Event Dates: August 10–13, August 19, and August 21
| Date | Time | Title | Description | Who Should Attend | 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 | 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. | All Campus and Center Full-time and Adj. Faculty | 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. | All Campus and Center Full-time and Adj. Faculty | 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 | TECO / 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 | 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. | All Campus and Center Full-time and Adj. Faculty | TECO / ZOOM |
| Aug 11 | 10:30–11:45 | Quizzes Part 1 | Build the foundations of effective quizzes and assessments in Canvas | All Campus and Center Full-time and Adj. Faculty | TECO / ZOOM |
| Aug 11 | 11:45–1:15 | Lunch | Break | ||
| Aug 11 | 1:15–2:30 | Quizzes Part 2 | Explore advanced quiz settings, question management, and assessment strategies. | All Campus and Center Full-time and Adj. Faculty | 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 | TECO / 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. | All Faculty | 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 | 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. Create, organize, and manage engaging instructional videos. | All Faculty | TECO / ZOOM |
| Aug 12 | 2:30–3:45 | Canvas Studio, Part 2 | Engaging Learners with Interactive Video. Add interactivity that turns video viewing into active learning. | All Faculty | TECO / ZOOM |
| Thursday, August 13 - Canvas & BibliU Kickoff | |||||
| Aug 13 | 9:00–12:00 | Canvas & BibliU Kickoff Event | Join us for a fun and engaging morning filled with food, prize giveaways, freebies, and opportunities to connect with Canvas, BibliU, publishers, and Saint Leo departments while discovering resources and support to help you and your students thrive. | All Faculty | Boardrooms / ZOOM |
| Wednesday, August 19 | |||||
| Aug 19 | 1:30- 4:00 PM | Open Support | Drop-in technical support and hands-on assistance for your course setup and troubleshooting needs. | All Faculty | CTLE Offices / ZOOM |
| Aug 19 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Getting Started with Canvas | Get your semester off to a strong start by learning the essential Canvas skills needed to set up your course, navigate key tools, and manage your class smoothly. | All Faculty | CTLE Offices / ZOOM |
| Friday, August 21 | |||||
| Aug 21 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open Support | Drop-in technical support and hands-on assistance for your course setup and troubleshooting needs. | All Faculty | CTLE Offices / ZOOM |
| Aug 21 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Getting Started with Canvas | Get your semester off to a strong start by learning the essential Canvas skills needed to set up your course, navigate key tools, and manage your class smoothly. | All Faculty | CTLE Offices / ZOOM |
--- Remote Faculty Attending Fall Canvas Training via Zoom Events ---
View the full itinerary and plan your sessions by logging into Zoom Events.
If you encounter technical difficulties during a Zoom Events session, please contact the DoIT department at 352-588-8888 or submit a help request ticket at DoIT Help Ticket.
On Demand Canvas Training Resources
Full-Time Faculty
Recommended for all full-time faculty who are responsible for course design and development within their course shells.
Campus and Center Adjunct Faculty
Recommended for adjunct faculty teaching primarily on-ground courses.
Online Adjunct Faculty
Recommended for faculty teaching fully online or blended courses.
Course Migration Information
Saint Leo University is working to make the transition to Canvas as seamless as possible. All Delivery Master courses are being migrated from D2L to Canvas and will be copied to all live Fall courses.
If you have additional course materials, content, or resources stored in D2L that are not part of a Delivery Master course and would like them available in Canvas, CTLE can assist. Simply submit a help request ticket, and someone will work with you to transfer the content into a Canvas Sandbox course where you can review, organize, and prepare materials for future use.
A Canvas Sandbox provides a dedicated space to build, test, and develop course content before incorporating it into your live courses.
CTLE Canvas Support
The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence is available to support you throughout your Canvas journey.
How We Can Help
- Canvas course setup
- D2L-to-Canvas migration assistance
- One-on-one consultations
- Accessibility guidance
- Canvas Studio support
- Gradebook support
- Course design consultations
- Pedagogical best practices
- AI in Your Teaching and Canvas Workflow
Contact CTLE
Need assistance? Contact the CTLE team to schedule a consultation or receive individualized support. Request Help – Saint Leo University Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence