Class At-a-Glance:
Number of Modules: 6
Hours Per Module: 2 hours
All Assignments Due By: December 31, 2025
CPD Hours: 12
Audience: Instructors in AMS-affiliated teacher education programs and adult learners working toward becoming TEP instructors.
Cost: Members $120 | Non-Members $220
Online Onboard: Introduction to Designing Online Classes in Canvas
Ready to design your first online course? This self-paced course covers how to create and improve online classes in Canvas, a popular learning management system.
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Class Description
This class is designed specifically for current and future AMS teacher education program (TEP) instructors and anyone interested in developing the skills needed to build classes in Canvas.
Registration for the November 3 session is now open!
Class Details
Enrollment
- Registration: July 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027
- All assignments due by: May 31, 2027
- Class Access Ends: June 30, 2027
Cost
AMS MEMBER
$120
NON-MEMBER
$220
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For information about Canvas, to request a Canvas sub-account for your TEP, or for questions about our learning opportunities contact our professional development team at PD@amshq.org.
How It Works
- The course content and assignments are provided completely online with no scheduled meetings, so you can work according to your schedule.
- You will receive instructor feedback on key assignments, and if you want extra support, you can schedule optional one-on-one meetings with the instructor.
- Important Deadline: While you can submit assignments anytime, all work must be completed by December 31, 2025 to earn a 12-hour CPD certificate.
What you will learn:
- The fundamentals of online course design.
- The essential Canvas tools for course development: Creating modules, pages, discussions, assignments, surveys, and more.
What you will do:
- Gain hands-on Canvas experience through practical assignments.
- Build the foundational elements of your own Canvas class.
- Work through the class content and submit assignments independently by December 31.
Once you have registered and paid for this course, you will receive an emailed receipt with a link to begin the class in Canvas.
Please be on the lookout for this email so you can get started right away. If you have any questions, please reach out to pd@amshq.org.
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