Faculty Toolkit

Faculty Resources and Support

Consultation & Support

Classroom Faculty

If you would like a consultation about teaching and learning contact the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) at CITL@usf.

Online Faculty

If you have a question or would like to schedule a consultation please email facultysupport@usf.edu. You can also connect with one of our an experts through the Digital Learning Live Support.

Faculty can also visit our Digital Learning Resources for video /PDF tutorials on Canvas, Teams, and other USF instructional technology platforms.  

(On Campus) Open Labs 

It's that time of year!! Digital Learning is pleased to offer in-person, "open lab" hours. Swing by and work with a Digital Learning expert to ensure your Canvas course is ready for the semester.

Tampa Open Lab - Faculty Training Room in LIB 618 (Tampa Library, room 618)
- Aug 17th - 19th | 10am to 2:00pm
- Aug 22nd - 23rd | 10am to 2:00pm 

St. Petersburg Open Lab - POY 219 (USFSP Library 2nd floor)
- Aug 17th | 12:30pm to 4pm
- Aug 18th | 9am to 12:30pm
- Aug 23rd | 9am to 12:30pm
- Aug 25th | 11am to 3pm

Sarasota Open Lab - B342
- Aug 17th - 19th | 9am to 12:30pm
- Aug 22nd - 23rd | 9am to 12:30pm

Comprehensive Training of Canvas Basics

This course developed by USF Innovative Education provides comprehensive training that will introduce you to the basic functions of Canvas and additional tools to create digital content.

Enroll in: Canvas Basics.

Topics include:

  • Canvas course navigation
  • Syllabus and course files
  • Canvas modules
  • Canvas content pages, assignments, discussions, and quizzes
  • Multimedia content (e.g. Canvas recorder and Kaltura)
  • Gradebook, Speedgrader, and Canvas Rubrics
  • Tools available to promote academic integrity (e.g. Turnitin and Proctorio)
  • Synchronous communication (Teams)

Innovative Education Digital Learning Faculty Resources:

For more quick reference guides, videos, and just-in-time training and workshops, visit the
Faculty Resource section on the Innovative Education, Digital Learning team's website.

Resources include:

  • Teaching with Microsoft Teams
  • Using Canvas
  • Online pedagogy
  • Academic Integrity
  • Content development tools
  • Interaction and engagement tools
  • Accessibility tools
  • and more!

USF IT Resources:

Microsoft Teams is available for all active Faculty, Staff, and Students. The below page contains critical resources and training suggestions for our Faculty and Staff to facilitate remote instruction and general productivity.