Events, Workshops & Drop-in Sessions for LPS Instructors

These workshop and drop-in sessions are intended for Penn instructors and their TAs, primarily within the College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) in Arts & Sciences, preparing to teach courses in an online or remote format or wishing to incorporate online teaching methods and technologies into their campus courses. All Penn instructors and staff are welcome. 

If you need assistance, please email: online-learning-help@sas.upenn.edu  

Events for LPS Instructors and Staff for 2025 

Events will be posted as soon as possible!

Older Workshop Recordings

Watch a Workshop Recording! (click for link, PennKey required)

The Online Learning team holds workshops on various topics and technologies. If you did not attend a workshop, or if you want a refresher, we recommend viewing a workshop recording. If you have questions about a specific tool and don't see a workshop, please reach out to online-learning-help@sas.upenn.edu and we can schedule a meeting.

Workshop recordings include:

• Remote Teaching with Canvas: How to use Canvas for remote teaching; Why Modules are recommended; How to set up Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes/Exams; How to upload readings and other course materials. 
• ADA Accessibility in Canvas: How to make your canvas site more user-friendly!
  
• How to record lectures and presentations in Panopto from your computer: How to use the Panopto recorder; How to edit Panopto content; How to add Panopto content to Canvas sites.
• How to use Zoom for live synchronous class meetings: How to use Zoom as a host; How to use Zoom's key features (screen-sharing, whiteboard, video, etc.); How to use breakout rooms.
  
• Discussion tools in Canvas: This workshop focuses on the wide variety of discussion options available to instructors and students via Canvas Discussions, and Perusall, as well as how to choose the tool that is best for your teaching goals.
• Assessment & Grading in Canvas: This workshop is on using Canvas assignments, quizzes, and gradebook for assessment and grading
• Discussion Tools Showcase: This workshop covers Canvas Discussions Redesign, Harmonize, and Ed Discussion (including Lessons and Workspaces).