Starting this week and running through Nov. 30, anyone with a unmc.edu email address can sign up for Canvas webinar training.
In the past, Canvas webinar training at UNMC has been offered in different locations across campus. After working with Instructure, the new trainings are available from any location — Omaha, Scottsbluff, Lincoln, Norfolk, Kearney or somewhere else.
How do I sign up for a webinar training session?
- Navigate to https://www.cysalesteam.com/instructure/
- Click the “Click here to create an account” button. IMPORTANT: sign up using your institutional email (@unmc.edu) address or you won’t be recognized as an authorized user!
- Once you have created an account, be sure to sign in.
- Click “Calendar” or “Browse by Category” to find events and sign up.
How long will my account stay active?
- Your account will be active through November. You will still be able to log into the portal after the expiration date; however, no trainings will populate.
How many webinars can I take?
- Unlimited during the specified time frame.
What types of webinars are offered?
- Course basics
- Accessibility
- Quizzes
- New gradebook and Speedgrader
- The student experience
- Course design considerations
- Home pages
- Content pages
Do I have more options for training?
- Yes. UNMC Academic Technologies is offering a session on getting ready for spring. You can learn more and register here.
- If you or your department/staff would like a specialized training session or just a basic Canvas overview, please email canvas@unmc.edu.