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New! Canvas Office Hours Now Available through OTAN
Posted on 09/24/2026
Are you using Canvas as an instructor, administrator, or support staff member? Do you have questions about course design, assignments, grading, or user management? OTAN is now offering Canvas Office Hours, a new opportunity for California adult education agencies to receive personalized support and guidance.
Join OTAN Project Specialist Miranda Currie for informal drop-in Zoom sessions where you can ask questions, explore Canvas features, troubleshoot challenges, and learn best practices from a Canvas expert. Whether you're new to Canvas or looking to improve your current courses, these office hours are designed to meet you where you are.
What Can You Bring to Office Hours?
Canvas Office Hours are flexible and participant-driven. Topics may include:
- Getting started with Canvas as an instructor or administrator
- Organizing modules, pages, and course navigation
- Creating assignments, quizzes, and discussions
- Using SpeedGrader and managing grades
- Tracking student participation and progress
- Managing enrollments and user roles
- Importing, copying, or sharing course content
- Accessibility tips and best practices
- Integrating third-party tools and resources
- Troubleshooting common Canvas issues
Who can join the Canvas Office Hours?
If you are an adult education educator in California, you are welcome to join! If you don’t yet have a Canvas account, have an account provided by OTAN or another source, or if you are an expert who’d like to connect, we invite you to meet us online.
What kinds of questions can I ask?
✅ "I'm brand new to Canvas and don't know where to start."
✅ "My students can't find an assignment. What am I doing wrong?"
✅ "How can I organize my course so it's easier for students to navigate?"
✅ "What's the best way to track student participation?"
✅ "I need help setting up quizzes and discussions."
✅ "Can I copy content from a previous course?"
✅ "How do I manage teacher, student, and observer roles?"
✅ "I'd like someone to review my course and suggest improvements."
✅ "I have a Canvas question that would be easier to show than explain over email."
📅 Upcoming Office Hours
- Monday, September 28, 1:00-2:00 PM
- Monday, October 5, 1:00-2:00 PM
- Tuesday, October 13, 3:30-4:30 PM
How to Join
Zoom Link:
https://scoe.zoom.us/j/84512202705?pwd=2PJbgyutVyLa6oCKOiscDNTDY8J8cV.1
Meeting ID: 845 1220 2705
Passcode: Canvas
No registration is required. Simply drop in during any scheduled session and bring your Canvas questions. We look forward to supporting your Canvas journey!
