The Academic Technology team is here to partner with you, supporting your teaching goals through a variety of trainings and workshops designed to help you make the most of Canvas. While the offerings below are hosted by individual campuses, all faculty across the NU System are welcome to participate, giving you the flexibility to join the learning opportunities that best fit your interests and schedule.
Academic Technology trainings focus on Canvas and a wide variety of integrated tools used in teaching. Additional in-person and virtual trainings will be added here for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026, so be sure to check back often.
University of Nebraska Kearney
While UNK does not currently have Canvas trainings planned for Spring 2026, support is always available. Our Canvas support team is here to assist with course setup, troubleshooting, and other technical needs.
Contact the team at its-lmsteam@nebraska.edu.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
UNL offers their Learning Series each semester featuring one-hour long Zoom session each week covering different topics, including Canvas tips and integrations such as Ally, YuJa, Akindi, and more.
Click on the button below to learn more about the UNL Learning Series.
UNL Learning Series
University of Nebraska Medical Center
UNMC offers flexible, self-paced learning opportunities to help faculty build confidence and skill in using Canvas.
Faculty can self‑enroll in UNMC Canvas 101, a self-directed course designed to help both new and experienced users become familiar with key Canvas tools and features through short, easy-to-follow tutorials.
UNMC Canvas 101
For those looking to further enhance their teaching with educational technology, the Faculty Tech Bootcamp provides a blended learning experience that includes synchronous sessions and extended asynchronous activities. Participants can also earn a digital badge—an example of how UNMC is using Parchment digital badging to inspire innovative ways for faculty to recognize learning in their own courses.
Faculty Tech Bootcamp
University of Nebraska at Omaha
UNO offers a dynamic series of weekly one‑hour Zoom sessions designed to help faculty strengthen their confidence and creativity in Canvas. These live workshops cover everything from getting started with core Canvas features to exploring new tips and tricks with integrated tools like YuJa, Lucid Whiteboard, and more.
Faculty can also take advantage of expanded sessions that highlight practical ways to integrate AI into teaching and enhance audio and video accessibility for their courses. Whether you’re new to Canvas or looking to elevate your course design, these sessions provide supportive, hands‑on guidance to help you make the most of your digital teaching tools.
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