Canvas Updates: April 28 Kickoff, new migration requests, course combination, and more

The following message was emailed to instructors and staff on 04/20/2023

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Dear Colleague,

We have a few updates on the transition from ReggieNet to Canvas, which will serve as Illinois State’s learning management system starting in the fall:

Canvas Kickoff – April 28

Our first event in March was well attended, and it allowed faculty and staff to connect in-person with those participating in this spring’s pilot program. If you missed that event, or you have more questions, we hope you’ll be able to drop by on Friday, April 28. It will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. in the State Farm Hall of Business, room 147. No registration is necessary. You can read more about it in this recent article.

Canvas Q&A Webinar – May 2

Save the date for Tuesday, May 2, from noon to 1 p.m. We’ll be hosting a Zoom webinar to showcase the differences between ReggieNet and Canvas, provide answers from a panel of experienced Canvas users, and highlight important resources to help you transition. The session will be recorded for later viewing by those who cannot attend live.

Details will be coming in an update next week. 

Migration Update

Requests for the final round of ReggieNet to Canvas course migrations are now being accepted until mid-July.

Please note that it takes several weeks for migration requests to be completed. Some of the more than 1,000 requests submitted by April 7 are still being processed. Those courses should appear in Canvas as they are completed.

Updated Resources

We’ve recently updated resources ProDev.IllinoisState.edu/Canvas, including:

• Information about how to request to have old ReggieNet courses migrated into Canvas.
• Available alternatives for ReggieNet Special Project/Ongoing course sites (called “Special Use Sites” in Canvas)
• Links to information on how instructors can combine Canvas courses without making a special request.
• Links to the Fundamental for Faculty self-paced training and online, synchronous workshops.
• Links for open office hours with the Canvas support team for the week of April 24.

More to Come

We’re finalizing Canvas-related workshops for May and beyond, including an updated slate of topics like Groups and the new Canvas Studio video solution. Stay tuned!

Access Canvas

All current instructors can now log into Canvas through Canvas.IllinoisState.edu. Summer and fall course “shells” are now available.

Get Help

Extensive support documentation is also available on the Center for Integrated Professional Development’s Canvas Instructional Support pages.

The Center’s support team is available to assist instructors and staff Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at ProDev@ilstu.edu or (309) 438-2542.