Canvas: Promoting Student Engagement in Canvas (QILT Training)

Date

April 13, 2026

Type

Knowledge Base (KB)

Owner

Joel Vanner

About

This session will provide faculty with simple, practical strategies to increase student engagement using tools already in Canvas. We’ll explore effective discussion boards, quick exit tickets, live interactive response activities, and ways to strengthen instructor presence through announcements and targeted messaging. Attendees will leave with easy-to-implement techniques to apply right away.

Would you prefer to attend a live version of this training? Check out our calendar to see when it’s being held next, and register to attend!

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Resources

Building Community in an Online Course

Engaging Online Learners

Accessibility and Low- or No-Tech Classrooms

Canvas: Promoting Student Engagement in Canvas (QILT Training)

Canvas: Student Engagement in Canvas Laying the Groundwork (Video)

Canvas: Student Engagement in Canvas with Canvas Tools and Instructor Presence (Video)

YuJa Video: Building an Interactive Branching Video in YuJa Video

How to Have a Great First Day of Class

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