Fall and Winter course requests are currently available in SPIRE for Canvas. If you haven’t already done so, you can request your Fall Canvas course in SPIRE.
Note: Requesting course content migration from Moodle or Blackboard to Canvas is a separate process; you still need to request your course in SPIRE to be able to teach in Canvas in Fall 2023
For step by step instructions on requesting a Canvas course see: Request a Canvas Course in SPIRE
Planned downtimes
There are no planned downtimes for Blackboard this month.
You can check the status of Blackboard, Zoom, and other supported teaching technologies on the IT Services Status for Remote Teaching and Learning page.
Concierge Migration Continues
UMass Amherst has partnered with a third-party vendor to migrate courses from Moodle and Blackboard to Canvas. Fall 2023 course migrations are on schedule. There will be several more opportunities for migrating content. If you are teaching in Canvas in the Winter or Spring 24 semesters, you can request concierge migration for your courses.
- Teaching in Winter and Spring 2024
Submit requests by Friday, September 8, 2023 - Teaching in Spring 2024
Submit requests by Friday, November 3, 2023
Requesting concierge migration of course content does not mean you must teach in Canvas for that semester. However, if you plan on teaching using Canvas in those semesters, make your request early to ensure your course is migrated and you have time to get familiar with it.
Canvas Tip of the Month: Rearrange your Navigation Menu
Did you know you can rearrange your Canvas course navigation? You can change what is available or hidden to your students, and even set the order that tabs appear in by going to Settings > Navigation and dragging items between the ‘visible’ and ‘not visible’ buckets. Remember to click ‘Save’ to see your changes.
Canvas Help and Resources for Instructors
24/7 Direct Canvas Support
Live Chat: Canvas Support for Instructors
Phone: +1 (855) 219-3080
Canvas Training: Live and On-Demand
Register for IDEAS Workshops: Join us for an IDEAS workshop
Explore: Canvas Example Course with Training Videos
Search: Canvas Instructor Guide with Example Screenshots
Enroll: In the Canvas left navigation menu, select Help > Training Services Portal to access live and on-demand training from Canvas
IDEAS Support
Zoom Drop in Help: Meet with a Consultant (available 10am-3pm ET Monday-Friday)Request Help: Email instruct@umass.edu