Canvas Tutors for Hire?

[jelarv]

I'm new to Canvas (having come over from D2L) and have multiple questions that the help team at my institution has been unable to answer. Does Canvas have affiliated professionals for hire to help learn the app? If not, I can use a third-party freelancer site like Upwork to find a qualified professional, but I figured I would start with the Community. It's also worth mentioning that, while I don't mind posting one or two of my questions here, I have too many, which is why I'm looking to hire a live person to conduct one-on-one help via Zoom/Teams.

[Naomi · Accepted solution]

Hi, @jelarv ! Instructure has a team of strategic consultants that can help folks who have moved from other LMSs to Canvas. Check out the Strategic Consulting Services page for more information.

I'd also recommend checking out @KimberlyDuhe's recent blogs around strategies when adopting Canvas: 

• The Adoption Corner: Consultant-Backed Strategies for Long-Term Success with Instructure Tools 
• The Technical Success Is Just the Start — The “People Work” Is Where It Gets Real
• Beyond the Launch: Why Your Instructure Platform Needs a Strategic Training Plan for Every User

Naomi

[JocelynFrohwein]

I think creating posts in the community and really getting to know different users on here is incredibly helpful. I would also look at obtaining the badges and continuing to ask questions. 

[Colin65]

Hi,
I know the D2L to Canvas transition can be overwhelming. I have helped several faculty members navigate that switch over the past few years.

The platform has quite a few quirks that are not immediately obvious, especially around gradebook setup and module dependencies.

I do consulting work with educators making this transition and would be happy to jump on a call to walk through your specific questions.

Feel free to reach out if you want to set something up, I typically do screen-share sessions where we can work through your actual course setup together.

You can reach out to me on my email here

Colin