VCU Frequently Asked Questions

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New and updated FAQs coming in January 2021!
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SUPPORT, RESOURCES and TRAINING

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 Training for Spring 2021 is here! (click here or scroll down)

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VCU 24/7 SUPPORT FOR CANVAS
Canvas Support Hotline: 1 (877) 636-1744          
Canvas Support Portal - VCU access instructions
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Third Party TOOL INTEGRATION REQUEST FORM - Canvas supports LTI which allows third party tools to be easily integrated and used within Canvas. Complete all fields in the form and submit your request to begin the review and approval process. More information about integrated tools can be found at the top of the request form. [View Image]

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TRAINING

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Training Level: BASIC

The Basics: Creating Your First Course in Canvas
Sponsored by Learning Systems and VCU Online, this training session will take you through the steps of creating a course in Canvas. Learn the basic features, settings and content options. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty. Register at http://go.vcu.edu/_fba. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Jan 19, 1:00-2:00pm
 * Jan 21, 10:00-11:00am
 * Mar 25, 1:00-2:00pm

Canvas Gradebook for Beginners
In this training session, sponsored by Learning Systems and VCU Online, you will learn how to set up and manage your Canvas gradebook. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty. Register at http://go.vcu.edu/_fba. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Feb 4, 10:00-11:00am 

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Training Level: INTERMEDIATE

Plagiarism Prevention - Using Turnitin with Canvas
Sponsored by Turnitin and VCU Learning Systems, this workshop is for faculty who want to learn how to incorporate Turnitin in their Canvas assignments. No registration required. Attend the session via Zoom at https://turnitin.zoom.us/j/92826280561?pwd=bGJWWkdwRHhmblAyU1FzNkNSc24wdz09.
 * Jan 20. 10:00-11:00am 

Blackboard-to-Canvas Course Imports
Sponsored by Learning Systems and VCU Online, this training session will explain how to import your course content from Blackboard into your Canvas course(s). Don't forget that Blackboard will no longer be available after May 31st, 2021, so join this session to get your courses ready in Canvas before the deadline. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty. Register at http://go.vcu.edu/_fba. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Jan 27, 1:00-2:00pm
 * Mar 4, 10:00-11:00am

Canvas BE AWARES! Common mistakes in Canvas
Sponsored by VCU Online and Learning Systems, this training session will dive into common mistakes made in Canvas and how to avoid them. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty. Register at http://go.vcu.edu/_fba. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Feb 3, 1:00-2:00pm
 * May 19, 10:00-11:00am

Informal Course Videos in Canvas
Want to learn how to enhance your Canvas courses with videos? We'll show you how to accomplish this using Canvas’ video integration with Kaltura, YouTube and more. (Sponsored by Learning Systems and VCU Online.) This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty. Register at http://go.vcu.edu/_fba. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Feb 9, 1:00-2:00pm

Blackboard-to-Canvas Organization Imports
In this training session, sponsored by Learning Systems and VCU Online, you will learn how to import your organization content from Blackboard into Canvas. Don't forget that Blackboard will no longer be available after May 31st, 2021, so join this session to get your content ready in Canvas before the deadline. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty. Register at http://go.vcu.edu/_fba. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Feb 10, 10:00-11:00am

Accessibility/ADA in Canvas
Sponsored by VCU Online and Learning Systems, this session will provide an overview of accessibility in online courses and steps you can take to ensure your courses are compliant. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty. Register at http://go.vcu.edu/_fba. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Apr 7, 1:00-2:00pm

Assignments, Quizzes & Grading in Canvas
Sponsored by Learning Systems and VCU Online, this training will include an overview of assignment and quiz types and how to create, manage and grade them in Canvas. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty. Register at http://go.vcu.edu/_fba. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Apr 21, 1:00-2:00pm

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Training Level: ADVANCED

Advanced Gradebook, Assignments, and Quizzes 
In order to provide the most thorough and beneficial information for this gradebook session, a Canvas Learning Specialist from Instructure will lead this training. The gradebook is a critical part of your course and this 3-hour session will provide a deep dive into advanced features, and how to utilize these with assignments, quizzes and other graded items. The presenter will also answer and discuss questions from attendees. It is recommended that you attend the entire 3-hour session, but additional details will be posted soon about the topics for each of the 3 hours. If you are only able to attend a portion of the training, still register for the entire three hours. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty. This training is sponsored by VCU Learning Systems and VCU Online. Register at http://go.vcu.edu/_fba. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Feb 25, 9:00am-12:00pm

Canvas Enrollments, Sections & Cross-Listing
Sponsored by Learning Systems and VCU Online, this training will provide an overview of how students are enrolled in Canvas courses and how course sections can be merged into one Canvas course. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty. Register at http://go.vcu.edu/_fba. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * May 21, 10:00-11:00am

Installing & Using Third-party Tool Integrations in Canvas
Sponsored by Learning Systems and VCU Online, this training will demonstrate how to install and use third-party tool integrations in Canvas. (Content from publishers, curricula-specific materials, interactive content, quiz builders and more.) This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty. Register at http://go.vcu.edu/_fba. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Apr 29, 1:00-2:00pm

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Training Type: PEDAGOGY

Best Practices in Online Teaching plus Canvas Tool Highlights
Sponsored by Learning Systems and VCU Online, this training session will cover best practices for teaching online with Canvas, and will highlight some of the most effective tools in Canvas. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty. Register at http://go.vcu.edu/_fba. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Jan 28, 1:00-2:00 pm
 * Mar 24, 1:00-2:00pm

Large courses in Canvas
Sponsored by VCU Online and Learning Systems, this session will provide an overview of tools and techniques for deployment of materials and learning activities that foster engagement and improve retention, while keeping the demands of a larger class size in mind. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty. Register at http://go.vcu.edu/_fba. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Apr 15, 10:00-11:00am

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Training Type: DEPARTMENTAL

Request faculty training for your department and we will customize the session to meet your needs. Submit a support request ticket at https://go.vcu.edu/itsupport and someone from the VCU Learning Systems team will contact you.

Critical Dates To Remember

• When should you transfer your content out of Blackboard?  Before May 31, 2021
• How long can you access content in Blackboard? Until 11:59pm May 31, 2021
• When will Blackboard be removed from serviced? June 30, 2021
  
  

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Canvas status updates will be posted regularly and can be found in the Learning System's blog at: https://blogs.vcu.edu/learning-systems

Information about VCU's decision to move from Blackboard to Canvas can be found here: History: Blackboard to Canvas at VCU

Visual timeline with details, can be found on the "Timeline" tab above.

Blackboard to Canvas Transition Timeline

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