Online Onboard Offerings

Instruction for designing, teaching and taking online courses

We understand how important it is to offer high-quality online education for adult learners. That’s why AMS is proud to provide teacher education programs with access to Canvas, a learning management system for online classes.

In addition, we offer two Online Onboard classes that introduce best practices in online learning. Each class focuses on a different aspect of online learning and can be taken independently—there is no required sequence.

• Art of Online Delivery Using Canvas
• Introduction to Designing Online Classes in Canvas

For information about Canvas, to request a Canvas sub-account for your TEP, or for questions about our learning opportunities contact our professional development team at PD@amshq.org.

Art of Online Delivery Using Canvas

Looking for research-based strategies to support the delivery of online components of your teacher education program? This self-paced course covers how to leverage AMS’s online learning management system, Canvas, to create a strong instructor presence, efficiently manage assignment feedback, and incorporate tools like Zoom and Padlet to enhance engagement and community. By the end of this experience, you'll be equipped with strategies and resources for providing quality feedback through Canvas, engaging learners in virtual learning environments, and effectively managing your time as an online facilitator. Come practice your online teaching skills as you develop your own art of online delivery!

What to Expect

Who It Is For:

This class is designed for current and future AMS teacher education program (TEP) instructors as well as anyone interested in developing the skills needed to deliver online courses to adult learners in Canvas. If you are new to Canvas, please complete the free/self-paced Introduction to Online Learning course before you begin the Art of Online Delivery class.

What you will learn:

• Theory and research highlighting the importance of online delivery.
• Essential Canvas tools that support online delivery: creating announcements, setting up appointment groups, using Speedgrader to provide feedback, maximizing the gradebook, and integrating third-party tools.

What you will do: 

• Create real-world implementation plans for incorporating high-quality online delivery strategies. 
• Practice using technology tools to build community and presence in an online course.
• Gain hands-on Canvas experience through practical assignments.
• Work through the class content and submit assignments independently by May 31.

How It Works

• The course content and assignments are provided completely online with no scheduled meetings, so you can work according to your schedule. 
• You will receive instructor feedback from AMS instructional designer, Dr. Katie Sharpe, on key assignments. If you want extra support, you can schedule optional one-on-one meetings with the instructor. 
• Important Deadline: While you can submit assignments anytime, all work must be completed by May 31, 2026 to earn a 12-hour CPD certificate.

Once you have registered and paid for this course, you will receive an emailed receipt with a link to begin the class in Canvas. 

Please be on the lookout for this email so you can get started right away. If you have any questions, please reach out to pd@amshq.org.

Registration & Pricing

Enrollment

• Registration: January 5, 2026 through April 30, 2026
• All assignments due by: May 31, 2026
• Class Access Ends: June 30, 2026

Cost:

Members: $120 Nonmembers: $220

Not a member? Join AMS today and get $100 instant savings on this course and others like it. See all benefits.

Registration opens January 5, 2026

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Introduction to Designing Online Classes in Canvas

Ready to design your first online course? This self-paced course covers how to create and improve online classes in Canvas, a popular learning management system. 

What to Expect

Who It Is For:

This class is designed specifically for current and future AMS teacher education program (TEP) instructors and anyone interested in developing the skills needed to build classes in Canvas. If you are new to Canvas, please complete the free/self-paced Introduction to Online Learning Course before you begin the Introduction to Designing Online Classes class.

What you will learn:

• The fundamentals of online course design. 
• The essential Canvas tools for course development: Creating modules, pages, discussions, assignments, surveys, and more.

What you will do: 

• Gain hands-on Canvas experience through practical assignments.
• Build the foundational elements of your own Canvas class.
• Work through the class content and submit assignments independently by May 31.

How It Works

• The course content and assignments are provided completely online with no scheduled meetings, so you can work according to your schedule. 
• You will receive instructor feedback on key assignments from AMS instructional designer, Dr. Katie Sharpe. If you want extra support, you can schedule optional one-on-one meetings with the instructor. 
• Important Deadline: While you can submit assignments anytime, all work must be completed by May 31, 2026 to earn a 12-hour CPD certificate.

Once you have registered and paid for this course, you will receive an emailed receipt with a link to begin the class in Canvas. 

Please be on the lookout for this email so you can get started right away. If you have any questions, please reach out to pd@amshq.org.

Registration & Pricing

Enrollment

• Registration: January 5, 2026 through April 12, 2026
• All assignments due by: May 31, 2026
• Class Access Ends: June 30, 2026

Cost:

Members: $120
Nonmembers: $220

Not a member? Join AMS today and get $100 instant savings on this course and others like it. See all benefits.

Registration Opens January 5, 2026

COMING SOON

Canvas Conversations

Are you an AMS-affiliated TEP instructor or director who is interested in learning more about Canvas? Join us for our virtual monthly meeting where we talk about Canvas and online learning in teacher education programs. Each month, online instructors and TEP directors get together to discuss what is on our minds, ask questions, and share ideas. We currently meet the second Wednesday of each month from 11 AM — 12 PM (EST). If you are interested in attending, please email katie@amshq.org for registration information.