The Briefing Session for Canvas LMS Transition, co-organised by IHERD and ITS, was held successfully online on 15 April 2026, with nearly 400 staff members in attendance. This strong turnout reflects the University’s commitment to a smooth and well-supported transition to Canvas LMS.
The session commenced with opening remarks by Professor CAO Jiannong, Vice President (Education) and Director of IHERD, who underscored the importance of the Canvas transition in enhancing teaching and learning experiences, and encouraged colleagues to take advantage of the training and support available in the coming months.
To help staff prepare for adopting Canvas—especially colleagues transitioning in the upcoming Summer Term—ITS will offer hands-on training courses designed to build confidence and practical skills in Canvas LMS. Staff are strongly encouraged to participate in one or more of the following course types:
- Canvas Basic for Instructors
- Prepare Course Content for Canvas
- Canvas Assessment for Instructors
Additional workshops will be organised before the start of the coming semesters to ensure all staff receive the necessary support.
Our transition to Canvas is driven by the University’s Strategic Plan to foster a dynamic and engaging teaching and learning environment under the PolyU Education 4.0 initiative. The selection of Canvas LMS is grounded in rigorous analysis, benchmarking against pedagogic and technical criteria, and comprehensive teacher and student feedback, which validated Canvas’s capacity to provide the agility required for dynamic and interactive student learning experiences.
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