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Canvas sites for academic courses are created by request of faculty, TAs, or support staff. We recommend that Canvas sites be requested two months before the start of the semester, but sites can be requested at any time.
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Penn faculty and staff can use Open Canvas to create professional development courses, learning communities, and conferences for external audiences to access without a PennKey.
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Having trouble using Canvas? Get in touch! Through online resources, workshops, and one-on-one training, learn how to use Canvas in your teaching.
Upcoming Events
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- Workshop
September 8, 2026
Canvas Assignment & Quiz Basics
This workshop will focus on using Assignments and Quizzes in Canvas. Topics covered include creating assignments with various submission types, creating quizzes with multiple question types, configuring quiz and assignment settings, and using Assignment Groups.
- 12:00pm - 12:45pm
- Online
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Workshop
September 10, 2026
Setting Up Your Gradebook in Canvas
This workshop will provide step-by-step guidance on how to set up the Canvas Gradebook. Faculty and staff will learn how to configure a grade posting policy, select late policies, apply a grading scheme, and weigh their gradebook by points or by percentages using Assignment Groups.
- 12:00pm - 12:45pm
- Online
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Workshop
September 21, 2026
What's New in Canvas for Fall 2026
A new semester means new tools, features, and updates in Canvas. This workshop will introduce and explore the notable changes in Canvas for Fall 2026.
- 12:00pm - 12:45pm
- Online
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff