Canvas is Coming! Preparing Faculty for an LMS Transition

Effective professional development programs can reduce learner anxiety and increase learner self-efficacy. In anticipation of an LMS transition, the Instructional Design team at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) developed the Canvas Institute (Institute). The Institute is a comprehensive, immersive experience designed to introduce novice Canvas users to some of the basics of using Canvas. Our presentation examines the Institute’s design process, its effectiveness, and lessons learned from its development. Those involved in designing and administering professional development will especially benefit from this session.

Mandy Taylor
California State University, San Bernardino
Fontana, CA, USA

Mandy Taylor (M.S.) is currently an Instructional Designer at CSU San Bernardino where, prior to becoming an Instructional Designer, she had a successful career teaching English Composition and Literature courses. She enjoys the design process and is an advocate for high-quality asynchronous instruction. She has designed and taught courses in a variety of formats and learning management systems. She has a variety of research interests, such as popular culture, science studies, postsecondary online writing instruction, and higher education. She is currently pursuing her Ed.D in Educational Technology at Boise State University.

Dr. Mauricio Cadavid
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA, USA

Dr. Mauricio Cadavid is the Senior Instructional Designer with Academic Technologies and Innovation at CSUSB. Originally from Medellin, Colombia, he has lived in the US since ’92. Dr. Cadavid has a BA in Psychology (2004), MA in Education, in Reading/Language Arts (2008), and an EdD in Educational Leadership and Curriculum (2017).
This year he completed 16 years as an Instructional Designer with Academic Technologies, and Innovation, during which time he has been the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award (2007) and the President’s Service Award (2017), as well as being recognized as an expert in the field of online learning. During this time, he has also written and presented at multiple conferences both nationally, and internationally. Some of his interest topics include Adult Learning, Project-Based Learning, Educational Technology, Information Technology, and Reading Education, among others.
Aside from being an instructional designer, he has taught courses for Undergraduate Studies, College of Extended and Global Education, The College of Education Masters Program, and currently for the Information and Decision Sciences department.

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