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This review is totally non-evaluative and feedback goes only to you, to use as you see fit. One faculty member who had an espresso review said, “For such a quick review, the feedback included things I can change quickly and things I can consider for future. The review itself was very welcoming and supportive. I appreciate you highlighting both the strengths of the course and areas of concern.”

Summer sessions are now open: May 26 – Jun 15, Jun 23 – Jul 20, and Jul 28 – Aug 17.

Choose from Introduction to Teaching Online Using QLT, Advanced QLT Course in Teaching Online, Reviewing Courses with the QLT Rubric, and AI Tools for Teaching and Learning.

Getting classes ready

If lecturers want to begin preparing courses in Canvas before they have access to ÁùÉ«Íø’s Canvas, they can do so: Go to and sign up for a free teacher account. Build courses there, then when ready download the course package and upload it to ÁùÉ«Íø Canvas (CAFE Canvas team can help with this).

Using Canvas

• CAFE’s self-enrollable : A basic introduction for faculty who are new to using Canvas. Learn to maintain a current syllabus, maintain an up-to-date gradebook, communicate with students, and provide instructional materials that are accessible to students with disabilities. Requires ÁùÉ«Íø login.
• LinkedIn Learning : A basic introduction for faculty who are new to using Canvas. Learn how to set up a class, add assignments, grade in Canvas, communicate with students, add multimedia, and leverage Canvas for student success. Requires ÁùÉ«Íø login or a LinkedIn Learning account.
• CAFE’s Canvas support page: Video playlists, tutorials, and CAFE contact information. Does not require ÁùÉ«Íø login.
• canvas@cpp.edu: Send a request for Canvas help or consultation; a member of CAFE will respond

Effective Teaching Strategies

• : Focuses on course design for first-gen students. Supports faculty to create courses that are informed by knowledge of the Cal Poly Pomona student body and our institutional mission and values. Does not require ÁùÉ«Íø login.​
• : Explanation of ÁùÉ«Íø's syllabus policy, checklist for meeting the policy requirements while using inclusive practices, and three annotated sample syllabi with similar content but varying styles, including statements about AI; faculty may freely use any of the content. Does not require ÁùÉ«Íø login.

Getting Help in General

• "Everybody's Mentor": Starting in August, Lisa Kessler, CAFE faculty associate, provides individual, confidential consultation and coaching. Email Lisa to set up an appointment.
• Talk to Victoria Bhavsar confidentially any time: Email Victoria to set up an appointment.
• Get help from CAFE M-F 8am-5pm: canvas@cpp.edu | CAFE’s Studio 6 at 909-869-3099

• : Many webinars and online resources to support scholarship & career development. Especially see Every Summer (or Semester) Needs a Plan and How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities. Here’s .
• podcast: Excellent research-based episodes with outstanding educators - hosted by a CSU faculty member.
• , 2nd Ed.: Meaningfully updated with new material.

All students should have the joy of learning, the freedom to grow, and the benefits of education! Accessibility of course materials and Universal Design for Learning helps make that vision a reality. In this self-paced, self-enrollable, certificate course get background and practical strategies, and also develop empathy for the needs of all students.

If you're new to Canvas or you want a refresher on basics, the self-enroll Intro to Teaching with Canvas Course will allow you to walk through basic steps for using Canvas to offer a good experience for your students (and therefore an easier experience for you). Go to the course to self-enroll with your Cal Poly Pomona Bronco credentials.