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BLACKBOARD to CANVAS TRANSITION

Important Dates and Details to Be Aware of:

  • March 31, 2021
    • The final day organization leaders could export organization content from Blackboard. Email canvas@vcu.edu for assistance.
  • May 31, 2021
    • The final day for faculty to export course content from Blackboard.
    • Note: You can import your content into Canvas at your own convenience; there is no deadline to do this.
  • Summer 2021
    • Starting with the academic summer 2021 semester online courses and active organizations will use Canvas only
    • As of May 31, 2021, Blackboard will not be available.

 

Instructions and Support to Guide Faculty Through the Preparations:

 

Support and Resources for Students

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Canvas is a Learning Management System that is robust, intuitive, and cloud-based. Canvas streamlines all the digital tools and content that instructors and students need, for a simpler and more connected learning experience.




VCU Frequently Asked Questions

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Canvas FAQs

(https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/canvas/faqs/)

 


Note: FAQs are posted on a separate page (which the above link directs to), which allows the FAQs to be presented in an organized, easy-to-read format.

SUPPORT, RESOURCES and TRAINING

 

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TRAINING

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 Training Type: DEPARTMENTAL


Request faculty training for your department and we will customize the session to meet your needs. Send an email to canvaslearn@vcu.edu and someone from the VCU Learning Systems team will contact you.

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 Training Level: ALL


VCU Canvas Boot Camp for Faculty  
Sponsored by Learning Systems and VCU Online, this event will be hosted online, using Canvas. A variety of topics and sessions will be offered. Information is being still being finalized and will be posted soon. To register or view more information, refer to the 2021 Faculty Canvas Boot Camp flyer.
Don't miss this event! Mark your calendars:
* May 25-28, 2021

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 Training Level: BASIC

Summer sessions will be posted soon!

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 Training Level: INTERMEDIATE

 

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 go.vcu.edu/canvas-training. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Apr 21, 1:00-2:00pm

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 go.vcu.edu/canvas-training. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * May 19, 10:00-11:00am

 

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Training Level: ADVANCED

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 go.vcu.edu/canvas-training. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Apr 29, 1:00-2:00pm


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 go.vcu.edu/canvas-training. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * May 21, 10:00-11:00am

 

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Training Type: PEDAGOGY

 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 go.vcu.edu/canvas-training. Attend the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
 * Apr 15, 10:00-11:00am

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RESOURCES

Instructional Support & Resources









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 service? After May 31, 2021

Important Resource - Pack Your Bags; VCU is Moving to Canvas

Deadline for having all content out of Blackboard is May 31, 2021

  • Blackboard content will NOT be available at all after May 31, 2021.

  • You will NOT be able to login to Blackboard after May 31, 2021.

  • Do not wait until you are ready to teach in Fall 2021 and beyond - you cannot view, copy or export any content from Blackboard.

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Summer 2021 - All courses will use Canvas ONLY

  • Starting Summer 2021, ALL courses will be taught in Canvas.

  • Prepare your Summer 2021 courses in Canvas, while you can still access Blackboard to export content.

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Blackboard Removed From Service

BLACKBOARD NOT AVAILABLE 
AFTER MAY 1, 2021

BLACKBOARD to CANVAS TRANSITION TIMELINE

 

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SUMMER - FALL 2019 

  • Evaluation of Learning Management System needs
  • Installation, configurations, testing, etc.
  • Pilot kickoff, teaching in Canvas limited to pilot participants


SPRING 2020

  • Teaching in Canvas: Courses taught during the pilot
  • Approval and procurement of Canvas
  • Created for all faculty: course shells, sandbox courses, "Growing with Canvas" course 


SUMMER 2020

  • Teaching in Canvas:
    • New courses (not previously in Blackboard) teach in Canvas
    • Courses previously taught in Canvas
    • Early adopters
  • Support Resources in place:
    • VCU Canvas website
    • Learning Systems blog
    • Faculty consultations
    • Faculty training
    • VCU IT and support personnel training
    • Getting started articles in TS askIT knowledge base
    • 24x7 Support from Instructure (Canvas)
  • VCU course template available
  • Enrollmenrts - integration with Banner

FALL 2020

  • Teaching in Canvas:
    • Courses previously taught in Canvas
    • New courses (not previously in Blackboard) 
    • Early adopters

SPRING 2021

  • Teaching in Canvas:
    • Open to all faculty
    • Courses previously taught in Canvas
    • New courses
    • Early adopters and others already using Canvas
    • Faculty who "opt-in" to teach in Canvas for Spring
    • Faculty who "opt-in" to transition courses before May 31, 2021 (highly recommended)

  • Critical Date: March 31, 2021 - Organization leaders MUST have all organization content exported from Blackboard.

  • Critical Date: May 31, 2021 - Faculty MUST have all content exported from Blackboard


JUNE 2021

  • Teaching in Canvas:  All courses
  • System administration export of remaining Blackboard content
  • Critical Dates:
    • May 31, 2021 - All classes will use Canvas starting Summer 2021 (no courses will be taught in Blackboard after May 31, 2021)

    • June 30, 2021 - Blackboard removed from service and  no longer available

 

 

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