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Canvas by Instructure is the default platform for FAS course websites this fall, and the Academic Technology Group is ready to help you get your sites ready.

Upcoming Workshops, Events, and Office Hours

Online Office Hours for FAS Faculty, Students, and Staff
July 29, 2026
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11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
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Zoom (Remote Delivery)
Virtual
Visit our drop-in office hours to have representatives of Academic Technology, the Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, and Harvard Library answer any of your questions about pedaegogical approaches and technology in teaching. Join via Zoom.

Online Office Hours for FAS Faculty, Students, and Staff
August 5, 2026
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11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
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Zoom (Remote Delivery)
Virtual
Visit our drop-in office hours to have representatives of Academic Technology, the Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, and Harvard Library answer any of your questions about pedaegogical approaches and technology in teaching. Join via Zoom.

AI at Harvard: The Essentials (FAS)
August 5, 2026
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11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
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Zoom (Remote Delivery)
Virtual
Start here if you're new to using generative AI for work tasks, if you're a new Harvard employee, or if you want a review and refresher on best practices and guidelines. What's covered in this session: Generative AI (GAI) tools available to Harvard...

Introduction to Canvas
August 7, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT
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Zoom (Remote Delivery)
Virtual
In this session, we'll cover the basics of Canvas. After this workshop, you will be able to: add other people to your site post a syllabus post announcements post files (Word, PDF) create events in the calendar create an assignment for students to submit...

[Digital Accessibility Workshop] Digital Accessibility Foundations
Aug. 11 - Aug 12, 2026
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9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT
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Zoom (Remote Delivery)
Virtual
This training will be held virtually via Zoom on August 11th and 12th from 9 am - 11 am, and 1 pm - 3 pm each day. This course is part of the IT Academy, but is open to all and recommended for anyone and everyone at Harvard. This course provides an...

Online Office Hours for FAS Faculty, Students, and Staff
August 12, 2026
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11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
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Zoom (Remote Delivery)
Virtual
Visit our drop-in office hours to have representatives of Academic Technology, the Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, and Harvard Library answer any of your questions about pedaegogical approaches and technology in teaching. Join via Zoom.

Introduction to Canvas
August 17, 2026
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2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
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Zoom (Remote Delivery)
Virtual
In this session, we'll cover the basics of Canvas. After this workshop, you will be able to: add other people to your site post a syllabus post announcements post files (Word, PDF) create events in the calendar create an assignment for students to submit...

Introduction to AI Tools for the FAS
August 17, 2026
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2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
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Zoom (Remote Delivery)
Virtual
This workshop will provide an overview of Generative AI and introduce you to the AI tools that are available for the FAS, including: HUIT's AI Sandbox ChatGPT Claude Gemini
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Find course websites

Faculty and students: Your current course websites can be found at the my.harvard course portal.

Course websites from previous semesters are also available on the my.harvard portal. Canvas sites can also be accessed at canvas.harvard.edu, by clicking on the Courses link on the blue bar on the left (book icon) and then clicking All Courses.

Others: Please find course websites linked from search results using http://my.harvard.edu/.

More information on Canvas

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What's New in Canvas?

Learn about new features and functionality available for the 2016–17 academic year.

Get Started

Interested in using technology in your teaching? Contact atg@fas.harvard.edu with questions or to arrange a consultation.

About Canvas and the Migration

Why did Harvard move to Canvas?

Canvas provides a rich set of tools to support teaching and learning, a modern look and feel, and many options to extend the platform with additional tools. Learn more about the platform and the plans to migrate on the Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) Program website.

See what faculty and students said about Canvas from our 2013-14 pilots.

How do I access my Spring Canvas site?

Canvas course sites have been created for all Spring FAS courses. The sooner you prepare and publish your site, the sooner it'll be ready for students shopping for their Spring courses. ATG is ready to help you migrate course materials and prepare your site.

What help is available for my FAS course?

The Academic Technology Group (ATG) is ready to help faculty and teaching staff take advantage of new Canvas features and to move complex Course iSites materials into Canvas. ATG's staff of experienced instructional technologists works with faculty, teaching staff, and others to migrate course materials and learn how to make best use of the new platform. Student consultants are also on hand to assist—contact ATG to find out more.

What about other iSites?

Standard (non-course) iSites are also being moved off the iSites platform. Visit the Standard iSites Migration project to learn more about migrating non-course iSites to other platforms.

Tell us about a tool you use

How do you use technology to enhance your courses? Tell us, and we will add it to the website.