Canvas for School Leadership

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As a school leader, you have limited time and unique responsibilities when it comes to Canvas implementation, adoption, and rollout. Explore the resources below to help learn how you can best support the diverse members of your school community as you lead and inspire change.

For more hands-on support with Canvas, please see the Canvas in the Classroom training page. For additional support on Canvas design and trouble-shooting, check out the Canvas Community and UNH Canvas Knowledge Base.

 Canvas Implementation

When it comes to change, slow and steady wins the race. Check out the resources below to help understand the people, timeline, and resources required to support Canvas implementation.

Canvas adoption - step-by-step Overview (PDF)
Canvas 6-week self-implementation checklist (PDF)

Recommended self-guided Canvas trainings (PDF)
CANVAS AND YOU FOR ADMINISTRATORS (10 minute self-paced overview)

 Canvas Adoption - Leadership Webinar Series

It takes time to learn how Canvas can support the diverse needs of your teachers, students, parents and guardians, and support staff. Watch this five-part webinar series to gain the information most relevant to you as a school administrator. 

leading the learning IN CANVAS (13 minutes)
BUILDING A PRINCIPAL'S CORNER IN CANVAS (7.5 minutes)
LEADERSHIP LOOK-FOR'S IN CANVAS (14 minutes)
PROVIDING FEEDBACK ON ASSESSMENTS IN CANVAS (12 minutes)
INCREASING COLLABORATION IN CANVAS (5 minutes)

 Canvas Support

Sometimes the best step is knowing where to turn for help. Bookmark the resources below to access technical support and teacher training throughout Canvas implementation and rollout.

where and how to access canvas support (PDF)
sy21-22 ilearnnh training opportunities (PDF)
Canvas community forum (PDF)