As we get closer to the launch, a significant effort has been put into the development of preparing documentation, curating self-paced training resources for students and instructors, and technical work on the Canvas LMS to ensure we are ready for the official launch in August. Additional updates on what the team has completed, what they are working on, and your next steps are listed below. More information on the phases of the project and the most frequently asked questions can be found on the project website.
What we have done
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Created Canvas resource sites specific to how we are using Canvas at Ithaca College and support users with the transition, one for faculty (Canvas Resources @ IC) and one for students (Canvas Student Resources @ IC). Login to Canvas and click on the Help menu to access these resources.
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Prepared documentation and materials (available in the Canvas Resources @ IC course) to help faculty use migrated course(s)/ content to design Fall 2021 courses and use the pre-made blueprint in their Fall courses.
What we are doing
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Working with our vendor to prepare for Wave 2 of a bulk migration of Sakai course content and creating a copy in Canvas; including Summer 2021 academic course sites and a limited number of special requests - to be completed in August.
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Continuing to modify IC’s Canvas platform and prepare for official launch in August 2021. The technical team is adding the 3rd party tools (Kaltura, Voicethread, Zoom, 0365, Top Hat, iRubric, Leganto, and others) into Canvas.
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Scheduling additional Canvas training and special topic sessions for faculty to be offered in August and September. Dates and times will be announced in the next few weeks.
Next steps for faculty
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Review the new Fall 2021 Canvas course sites automatically created based on what is listed in Homer/Banner. If there are any errors, please email the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@ithaca.edu)
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Visit the Canvas Resources @ IC course in Canvas. A resource for faculty to get started with Canvas and support during the transition, with links to the Summer Institute 2021 and additional helpful Canvas resources (Ithaca login required).
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Review your migrated course content in Canvas and submit the Additional Course Migration form by Monday, July 19. Information on reviewing your migrated course content and next steps were included in the email message sent from the CFE on Thursday, July 15.
Next steps for students
- Visit the Canvas Student Resources @ IC course in Canvas. A resource for students to get started with Canvas and support during the transition and additional helpful Canvas resources (Ithaca login required).