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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UPCOMING TRAINING

Summer and fall workshop sessions have been posted!

Training Level: 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.

Training Level: ALL

VCU Canvas Boot Camp for Faculty
Hosted by VCU Online and Learning Systems, this event focuses on teaching with Canvas. Sessions will cover a variety of topics such as creating your course in canvas, exporting and importing content from Blackboard to Canvas, managing the gradebook, features, functionality and more. A detailed schedule of sessions and special open office hours are available on the 2021 Faculty Canvas Boot Camp page. You only need to register once and may attend any sessions you choose, on any of the 4 days. Details for the joining the sessions online will be emailed to you after you register, so watch for an email from VCU Online. This event and all the sessions are FREE.
Register at go.vcu.edu/canvas-training
  * May 25-28, 2021

Training Level: BASIC

Canvas - Ask About and Talk it Out
Sponsored by Learning Systems and VCU Online, this Canvas session is all about getting the answers you need. Bring your questions and join the attendee-driven discussions, led by an Instructure learning specialist. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty.
Register at go.vcu.edu/canvas-training.
Join the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/97654188604.
  * May 13, 1:00pm-2:00pm

Canvas Overview
Sponsored by Learning Systems, this workshop will explore the steps for creating a course in Canvas and will highlight the basic and most effective features, tools, settings, and content options. This workshhop is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty.  This workshop is being offered multiple times throughout the summer and fall.
Register at: http://go.vcu.edu/canvas-training
Join the session via Zoom, at: https://vcu.zoom.us/my/canvaslearn
  * May 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  * May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
  * June 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
  * July 6, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  * August 6, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  * September 3, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  * October 4, 1:00pm - 2:00pm 

Gradebook Basics
If you are new to using Canvas or haven't used all of the available features of Canvas’s Grade Center, this workshop is just for you! The way the Canvas gradebook is organized by default, is not always best for you. In this workshop, a VCU Learning Systems analyst will help you navigate and use the basic functions of the Canvas Gradebook so you can make your Gradebook work for you! This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty.
Register at: http://go.vcu.edu/canvas-training
Join the session via Zoom at: https://vcu.zoom.us/my/canvaslearn
  * August 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
  * December 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Training Level: INTERMEDIATE

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.
Join the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
  * May 19, 10:00-11:00am

Canvas Groups and Course Merging
VCU Learning Systems will lead this workshop and provide an overview of how students are enrolled in Canvas courses, and how multiple course sections can be merged into one course. You will also learn how use Canvas groups, and how to manage your merged course. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty.
Register at: http://go.vcu.edu/canvas-training
Join the workshop via Zoom, at: https://vcu.zoom.us/my/canvaslearn 
  * July 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
  * November 4, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  * December 1, 11:00am - 12:00pm 

Canvas Exports and Imports
Facilitated by VCU Learning Systems, this workshop is for faculty who want to learn how to prepare their courses in Canvas. Take a look at this new LMS environment, as we guide you through the steps for exporting and importing course material, including content exported from Blackboard. Afterward you`ll be ready to create and develop your Canvas courses. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty.
Register at: http://go.vcu.edu/canvas-training
Join the workshop via Zoom, at: https://vcu.zoom.us/my/canvaslearn 
  * June 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  * August 9, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  * November 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Videos and Canvas Media Storage
This workshop will review the options available storing for large files such as videos, images and other media content for online courses. Each Canvas course is allotted 2 GB of storage, and we will show you how to avoid using up your Canvas space. Learn valuable guidelines for storing files outside of Canvas using Kaltura, Google Drive, etc. and how you can easily access the files and link to them in your course. Sponsored by VCU Learning Systems, this training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty.
Register at: http://go.vcu.edu/canvas-training
Join the workshop via Zoom, at: https://vcu.zoom.us/my/canvaslearn
  * August 3, 10:00am - 11:00am
  * August 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Assignments and Quizzes
Sponsored by VCU Learning Systems, this workshop will include an overview of Canvas assignments and quiz types and how to create and manage them. This training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty.
Register at: http://go.vcu.edu/canvas-training 
Join the workshop via Zoom, at: https://vcu.zoom.us/my/canvaslearn 
  * September 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
  * October 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Training Level: ADVANCED

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. 
Join the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3556791109
  * May 21, 10:00-11:00am 

Going Mobile with Canvas
Are interested in using the Canvas mobile app? This workshop will demonstrate how faculty can install and use the Canvas mobile app to manage their courses. An overview of mobile features such as assignment review, grading, announcements, email and more will be presented. Sponsored by VCU Learning Systems, this training is FREE and has NO cancellation penalty.
Register at go.vcu.edu/canvas-training
  * May 20, 11:00am-12:00pm  (Join the sessionvia Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/97654188604)
  * August 11, 11:00am - 12:OOpm  (Join the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/canvaslearn)

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BLACKBOARD to CANVAS TRANSITION TIMELINE

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