As you prepare for the coming Winter term, take note of our support resources, tips for setting up your Canvas course, and some steps for success in your courses.
Key Dates for Upcoming Term(s)
- First Day of Winter Session: December 22, 2025
- Last Day of Winter Session: January 14, 2026
- Review the Academic Calendar for all session dates.
- Winter courses are now available in Canvas and will be automatically published 3 business days before the start date.
Please note that online programs may follow different dates!
Preparing for Winter Special Event
The Summer/Winter Session Office, in partnership with the Instructional Technology & Design Services (ITDS) team, will be hosting a special online event on Thursday, December 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This event will feature sessions on:
- Strategies and Best Practices for Winter Session Faculty
- Keeping Up With What’s New in Canvas
- Designing Courses in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
- Promoting Student Engagement with Padlet, Lucid, and Hypothesis
These sessions will be relevant for anyone teaching in-person, online, or hybrid courses. Registration is now open!
A Checklist for Setting Up Your Canvas Course
Whether you are teaching a course for the first time or are continuing to teach an existing course, our checklist will provide you with tips for success!
Canvas Updates
- The Montclair Syllabus, powered by Simple Syllabus, is a centralized, template-driven platform designed to help instructors efficiently create, customize, and publish interactive class syllabi. This tool ensures consistency across courses while allowing you to add personalized content to meet your teaching style and students’ needs. Visit our Simple Syllabus webpage to learn more and get started!
- Canvas Integrations: For a comprehensive list of pre-installed Canvas integrations visit our Integrations page.
- For more recommendations, please visit our Designing Your Canvas Course page.
Training Opportunities
ITDS offers a variety of workshops designed to help you prepare for a successful term. Whether you’re setting up your Canvas course, refining your syllabus, or exploring new instructional tools, these sessions provide practical guidance and hands-on support.
Visit our training calendar to view the upcoming schedule and register for a session.
One-on-One Consultations with ITDS
- ITDS Consultations: ITDS staff are made available year round to meet with you to discuss your course(s) and provide guidance on designing your course(s) across modalities, instructional strategies, syllabus design, teaching/learning activities, instructional technologies and more. You can set up an appointment with one of our ITDS staff via the ITDS Consultation Scheduler.
Technical Support
Make sure your devices are registered on the campus network (see the Connect to Wireless page). If you need technical support, please contact the IT Service Desk or your academic technology team. You may also review information on classroom technology on the Audio-Visual Services website, check NEST for modality, room, and other details.