Flexible Online Teaching Recertification: Using Canvas Effectively (NOV 2025)
Self-paced
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Flexible Online Teaching Recertification: Using Canvas Effectively
Ready to refresh your online teaching skills? This self-paced course guides you through best practices for designing a clear, engaging, and accessible Canvas course that supports student learning and reduces cognitive load. This sprint is the first, required, course to earn your Online Teaching Recertification through the flexible route.
Whether you're new to Canvas or looking to refine your approach, you'll explore how to:
- Organize content for clarity and ease of navigation
- Design effective modules and pages
- Use tools like rubrics and SpeedGrader to streamline feedback
You’ll apply what you’ve learned in your own Canvas sandbox or development site. By the end of the sprint, you’ll walk away with a fully developed module and a repeatable design process you can use across your courses.

