1. Moving forward into a new generation of teaching and learning
Presented to you by the Office of Information Technology and the Center of eLearning

2. Agenda Where do I go to log in? Why is FAU switching to Canvas?
What will this transition look like?
How do I get my Blackboard course into Canvas?
How do I get help?

3. CANVAS.FAU.EDU

4. State of FL decided on one LMS for the SUS
Why are we switching to Canvas?
State of FL decided on one LMS for the SUS
Faculty Committee recommendation
Blackboard contract expires in June 2017
Positive student feedback
Easy to use, mobile, and responsive
Hosted in the cloud with 99% uptime
Uses latest HTML5, Rest API, and LTI Standards

5. Canvas Implementation Timeline
Summer 2016
Canvas Implementation begins
Webpage live
Faculty Governance Committee formed
Pilot participants selected
Fall 2016
Limited pilot begins (2500 FTE)
Canvas available for course development
Course migrations begin for Spring 2017 semester
Roadshows, Tech-Talks, and online training and documentation available
Spring 2017
Majority of courses live in Canvas
Course migrations begin for Summer and Fall 2017 semesters
Tech-Talks and online training continue
Summer 2017
All courses live in Canvas
Blackboard contract expires

6. Moving your content from Blackboard to Canvas
Course content can be moved to Blackboard in 3 ways.
Bulk Migration
Self-Migration
Start from Scratch

7. Personalized Appointments Online Tutorials Canvas Guides
How can I get the help I need?
Tier 1 Support
Center for eLearning
Canvas Workshops
Open Labs
Personalized Appointments
Online Tutorials
Canvas Guides

8. Tech-Talks & More techevents.fau.edu
Visit the calendar to register for trainings, workshops, and Tech-Talks.
Workshops and Tech-Talks will be available on all campuses, after hours and virtually.
The new calendar allows you to filter by event and location.
Canvas Primer Parts 1 & 2
1 hour Hands-on course that provides an overview of interface, tools for content creation, communication, collaboration, and assessment. Topics will also include mobile apps, student tracking, and grade management.
Canvas Q&A Labs and Migration Help
4 hours of open-lab time Instructors are encouraged to register for the open lab, but are free to come in at any time. The open lab will focus on assisting instructors with moving their content from Blackboard to Canvas and answering any questions the instructors may have about the learning management system.
Tech-Talks
45 minutes These hands-on targeted sessions will go more in depth on topics such as Gradebook, Discussion Boards, Pages, Mobile Apps, and more.
One-on-One Appointments
1 hour personal appointment with an expert This personalized appointment can be in person or virtual and is completely customizable.
Online Tutorials, Videos, and Courses
Canvas online guides are available at guides.canvaslms.com.
A self-paced tutorial is available in Canvas.
Virtual trainings will be available.
FAU.edu/canvas
Keep up to date with all things Canvas.
Tech-Talks & More

9. Center for eLearning Instructional Design Support Open Labs
Work with an instructional designer to get help upgrading or re-envisioning your courses.
Open Labs
Open Lab is every Monday and Friday from 8:00 to 5:00.
Professional Development sessions every Monday and Friday at noon.
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10. Canvas Highlights

11. Need help?
Submit a ticket at helpdesk.fau.edu. No question or concern is too small!
Visit frequently for updates and online guides.
for instructional design support.
Start learning!
Visit fau-oit.libcal.com.
Attend Tech-Talks and workshops.
Attend open labs at the CeL and OIT for questions and migration help.
Make a personal appointment.
Be ready. Canvas is coming! Share, spread the word, talk to your colleagues!