  Virtual learning environments are actual solutions that facilitate
collaborative learning, both in classroom and distance education. However, such
environments are not yet fully disseminated in Brazilian universities. This
work reports a learning experience designed as a workshop that aims to
popularize the use of the Canvas virtual learning environment in an university.
The workshop emphasizes the support to collaborative learning through resources
of the environment. Learned lessons include: the value of adequate planning of
workshop activities; the potential of the environment regarding various uses by
instructors; and the relevance of collaborative learning for instructors.
