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.
- 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:
- *NEW* - Download or view the faculty 1-page Infographic: Canvas 101 - What You Need to Do Now
- Pack Your Blackboard Bags; VCU is Moving to Canvas
- Subscribe to the Learning Systems Announcements blog for updates and current information.
- Faculty training - Click the "Support & Training" tab above
- *NEW* - Faculty Canvas Boot Camp - May 25-28, 2021
- Faculty resources - Instructional resources
- For questions about Canvas at VCU and training schedules, email canvaslearn@vcu.edu or submit a request form.
- For support, canvas@vcu.edu and a support request ticket will be routed to the Learning Systems team.
- Join VCU Online during their "Open Office Hours" for faculty.
Support and Resources for Students
30-second Promo
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
(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
Summer sessions will be posted soon! 
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.
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
Training Level: BASIC
Summer sessions will be posted soon!
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
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
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
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
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Deadline for having all content out of Blackboard is May 31, 2021
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Summer 2021 - All courses will use Canvas ONLY
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BLACKBOARD to CANVAS TRANSITION TIMELINE
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SUMMER - FALL 2019
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FALL 2020
SPRING 2021
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