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Hi, just wondering what approach ex Blackboard users have taken when transitioning to Canvas? The options for and implications of decommissioning Blackboard Where the data should remain accessible for legislative reasons and for Teaching and Learning or related enquiry reasons The level of granularity of data required to be retained for above purposes and how it should be accessed (Blackboard Application/report etc.) The timing of this activity in relation to your Canvas deployment/migration Licencing and support implications – are there any timing opportunities to minimise cost? Interested in your experiences and thoughts ... View more

Hi fellow Canvas users!   Recently found a great migration tool that made my life easier when moving to Canvas and had to share because the efficiency and ease of use was way better (and way cheaper!) than what my organization almost went with.  It's Scaffold Migration from a company called K16 Solutions. Great integration and speed of course content transfer. They now also offer archiving as well, which was a huge deal for what we were trying to do. Again, way better (and way cheaper!) than having previous system (ie. for us it was Blackboard) archive for you and something I did not want to do internally. Something to think about. I'm just not sure if anyone knows too much about this, but you should take a look if you're in this spot like my org was. Awesome new tech! ... View more

Hello everyone! I've been reading world trends and there has been a huge growth in the use of Mobile as apps. We conduct research at our university and note that it is totally the reverse of the trend. Our students prefer to use a laptop, and at home to study, than their smartphone and the Canvas Student app. This was very interesting and changed the focus of the university moment. ... View more

The Canvas FastTrack Video series is a collection of quick videos aligning Canvas with Dr. Puentedura’s SAMR Model of Technology Integration.  This model has been used by many institutions as a framework for infusing technology into teaching and learning activities.  In the video collection we will dive into the various tools in Canvas and how they align with the SAMR Model of Technology.  Watch this four-minute video introduction to SAMR if you aren’t already familiar with the model. Episode 16 is a 2 1/2 minute video about adding bellwork, warm-ups, starters to your Canvas Course; at the Augmentation level of Technology integration students submitting assessments online aligns well.  Teachers can utilize many of the assessment tools in Canvas to deliver and gather responses from students for their bell ringers, warm-ups, fast fives or any other fast start to class!  Thanks for watching and please feel free to leave feedback, requests, and suggestions in the comments below! ... View more

The Canvas FastTrack Video series is a collection of quick videos aligning Canvas with Dr. Puentedura’s SAMR Model of Technology Integration.  This model has been used by many institutions as a framework for infusing technology into teaching and learning activities.  In the video collection we will dive into the various tools in Canvas and how they align with the SAMR Model of Technology.  Watch this four-minute video introduction  to SAMR if you aren’t already familiar with the model. Episode 12 is a 2 1/2 minute video about Student Submissions via the Mobile App; at the Augmentation level of Technology integration Students will submit assignments online to Canvas.  This video will share some outside the box options for students to submit mobile items and some quick tips and tricks to leveraging mobile discussion posts.  Thanks for watching and please feel free to leave feedback, requests, and suggestions in the comments below! ... View more