Canvas Initiative

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Canvas Initiative

AUM is excited to announce the transition of our Learning Management System from Blackboard Ultra to Canvas.  This website serves as a one-stop source for information and training.

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How we got here

Canvas Selection Process

In the Spring of 2023, following a survey of faculty and students about their experiences with Ultra, the Office of Distance Education and Faculty Development requested that AUM leadership explore learning management system options. In response, the Provost appointed a 15-member Task Force to research, review, and make recommendations. That process led to the recommendation to move to the Canvas LMS.

LMS Taskforce

Ed Walker
College of Business

Erin Klash
College of Education

Wendy Dubose
College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Amy Locklear
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Clarissa Arms-Chavez
College of Science

Timothy Lewis
Online Learning Advisory Team (OLAT)

Neal Kelley
Continuing Education

Daniel Moody
Library

Paul Fox
Academic Success

Sheila Washington
Registrar

Tobias Mense
ITS

Bill Broadway
ITS

Swati Dey
ODE

LaKayla Moore
ODE

David Walker
ODE (Chair – non-voting)

Blackboard Ultra ReviewLMS Taskforce Recommendations
Where we're going

Transition Timeline

Canvas live in all modalities – Fall 2024

Infrastructure (Jan.-Feb.)

  • Migration Planning
  • Admin training
  • Installation of 3rd party tools
  • Configuration

Course Migration (Feb. - May)

  • Course selection
  • Course cleanup
  • Migration
  • Post-migration cleanup
  • Multimedia integration

Training (Mar. - Aug.)

  • Options
  • Student Orientation | May & Aug.

User Access

  • Instructors/Staff – during training
  • Students – Fall

FAQ

What courses will be migrated?

  • The most recent version will be migrated (16-week version & 8-week versions)
  • If there are multiple sections, then one course per instructor (in collaboration with your instructional designer)

What if I want to use an older version of my course?

  • Older versions (back to 2017) will be archived from Blackboard, but not automatically migrated into Canvas
  • After initial migration is complete, Instructors can request migration of older course

When will I have access to Canvas?

  • Instructors will gain access to Canvas during training

What if I am already familiar with Canvas?

  • All instructors, adjuncts, and staff must receive FDI_Canvas training before receiving access to Canvas
  • Exceptions to the above must be requested by Department Chairs/Directors or Deans

What is the Online Certification Program?

  • All Instructors teaching online must receive and maintain Online Certification, which consists of:
    • Completion of the FDI Canvas course
    • 9 hours of FDI sponsored training in 3 years
      • Instructors will receive existing credit for all FDI sponsored training from 2020 forward.

Is there anything I need to do to get my courses ready in Canvas?

  • Your Instructional Designers are personally migrating and cleaning up your courses.  However, there may be some minor additional work you need to complete
    • You will be notified when your course is fully migrated.
    • The notification will include a list of items you should check and/or complete.
    • As soon as you are notified (and you have completed FDI Canvas training), open your course, review it and make whatever changes are needed.

What if I have questions or concerns?

Learning to use Canvas

Training Opportunities

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Who is my designer?

Instructional Designers

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