We are pleased to announce that as of July 1, Canvas is officially live for the MIIS community! Faculty can now create Canvas resources for the fall 2016 term using the Course Hub. Course Hub is the Institute’s gateway to integrated digital resources and support for students and faculty. Canvas sites created via the Course Hub will sync student enrollment just like it does for Moodle.
If you would like to request a Canvas site for non-teaching purposes (working group, committee, or other administrative purpose), complete this non Course Hub Canvas Site Request form which will be directed to DLC staff and the MIIS Help Desk. Expect 2-3 business days for requests to be completed.
Recommended Training Resources & Migration Process
Creating Canvas Resources, Course Pages & Requesting Content Rollovers
- Create a Canvas Resource in Course Hub
- Adjust Canvas time zone settings (Please note that Institute Canvas resources will not automatically reflect Pacific Time).
- Migrate course content from Moodle to Canvas
- Request assistance with migration of an existing Moodle course to Canvas
Self-paced Training Resources
A course in Canvas with a focus on teaching in the Canvas environment. Created by the Office for Digital Learning in partnership with the Digital Learning Commons and Academic Technology. Working through this Canvas course is highly recommended for all faculty planning to transition from Moodle. Facilitated training opportunities hosted by the DLC will be based on this resource. Also, check out this blogpost for tips on using Canvas as a critical, pedagogical tool.
- Self-Paced Canvas Instructor Orientation Course
- Canvas Online Tour for Instructors
- Live Canvas Fundamentals Webinars (offered by Instructure)
- Canvas Guides (FAQ format) for instructors and students, a good post training reference
- Lynda.com Video-based Training “Up and Running with Canvas” (login with your MIIS network ID)
Facilitated Training Opportunities To Begin in August
The DLC will offer facilitated workshops and virtual training opportunities in August based on the Canvas Canvas curriculum. Stay tuned, and be sure to check the weekly Institute e-newsletter for scheduling announcements.
Canvas Transition Process & Background
The blogpost is part of a series of updates the DLC Team has shared with the MIIS community on the status of the Canvas adoption. Please refer to our June blogpost for more context and timeline considerations.
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