Your ReggieNet special project or ongoing sites - transition to Canvas

The following message was emailed to identified owners of special sites in ReggieNet on 04/19/23

Dear Colleague,

You have been identified as a possible owner or an instructor associated with one or more non-credit course sites in ReggieNet. As you are probably aware, Canvas will replace ReggieNet starting in the fall of 2023, which means, decisions need to be made concerning these sites.

Which ReggieNet sites, exactly?

ReggieNet Ongoing Course or Special Project sites were created for many purposes, ranging from program coordination to committee work to training users outside of Illinois State University. Many of these sites have fallen out of use, but we know others are still important.

What do I need to do?

To find the sites you may have access to, you can log into ReggieNet and select the “Sites” icon (3x3 grid pattern) in the upper right corner of the screen. You’ll see these types of courses listed under either “Ongoing” or “Project.” Then consider:

If you are no longer using any of these ReggieNet sites, or if you have since retired or otherwise left the University, there is nothing you need to do.
If you have access to one of these sites as a student or participant, but you are not an owner or instructor, there’s nothing you need to do.
If there are sites of this type you are currently using and are responsible for, then you should consider the alternatives and take action this summer.

Options

Visit the Center for Integrated Professional Development’s Canvas Special Use Sites page for a complete list of alternatives. Briefly, options include:

Manually back up of data from old sites.
Request a fresh Canvas Special Use site, which you can configure yourself.

Optionally, also request to have an old ReggieNet special site migrated into Canvas.

Explore the use of other options, like Microsoft Teams, which are now available and may better suit your needs.

Get Help

Again, you can find all of the alternatives and how to take action on the Center’s Canvas Special Use Sites page. If you're unsure about the best fit for your specific needs, please contact the Center for Integrated Professional Development to set up a consultation at ProDev@ilstu.edu or (309) 438-2542.