Self-Guided Professional Development Courses
Free, self-paced courses in Canvas allow faculty to grow their skills on their own schedule. Courses include:
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– Create inclusive digital materials that meet accessibility guidelines and support diverse learners.
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– Build and develop a foundational online or hybrid course.
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– Explore advanced features such as gradebook settings, mastery paths, analytics and collaborative tools.
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– Design flexible courses that adapt across modalities and maintain continuity during disruption.
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– Explore AI tools, classroom applications, detection strategies and policy development.
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– Become certified to teach online at ºÚÁÏÉçapp. This course covers Canvas foundations, course design, digital learning standards, accessibility and meaningful online interaction. It also meets the CSU CourseMatch training requirement.
In addition, CSU Online Course Services through the Chancellor’s Office offers free professional development each semester. Faculty interested in quality-focused training such as QM or QLT are encouraged to explore available grant opportunities.