ExamSoft – Blackboard to Canvas Integration
As of June 1, 2021 the ExamSoft integration will be switched over from Blackboard to Canvas upon the completion of the Blackboard decommission. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
Top Hat – Blackboard to Canvas Integration
As of May 27, 2021 the Top Hat integration will be switched over from Blackboard to Canvas. This means Top Hat will no longer be available in Blackboard once the switch has been made. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
Respondus June 2021 Training Webinars
Instructor Training: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor This comprehensive 45-minute training is a perfect introduction for instructors new to the applications and who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor to protect academic integrity during online exams. June 2, 8 – Register Instructor Training: Respondus 4.0 & the Test Bank Network Learn how Respondus […]
Reminder: Collaborate Ultra is Going Away with Blackboard
Currently, Collaborate Ultra is integrated with Canvas but it is part of the Blackboard suite of tools and will no longer be available once Blackboard has been decommissioned. As an alternative, Zoom has been established as VCU’s official desktop conferencing solution to support remote instruction and collaboration. Zoom accounts are available to anyone with a valid […]
SoftChalk is Going Away
This is the final year VCU will be supporting SoftChalk Cloud & Create. On May 22, 2022, SoftChalk will no longer be available for use. As an alternative, Technology Services has established an Articulate 360 Team Agreement to provide VCU departments/schools quick access to Team licenses and benefits. Articulate 360 provides a suite of e-Learning […]
End of the 2021 Spring Semester Reminders
Greetings VCU Faculty, We hope your Spring 2021 semester has gone smoothly. Learning Systems would like to thank you for your continued support as we move forward through the final stage of our Blackboard to Canvas LMS transition. Here are some reminders of events and procedures that we’d like you to be aware of as […]
Canvas Tip: Creating an Accessibility Compliant Course
The Accessibility Checker is a powerful tool within Canvas’ Rich Content Editor. It allows you to run a quick accessibility test on content you have created within the Editor, including tables, text, images, and hyperlinks. Anywhere the Rich Content Editor is found, whether you are creating a Canvas content page, an Assignment prompt, a Discussion […]
Faculty Technology Advisory Committee
With the help of the Faculty Senate and the Office of the Provost, we recently established the Faculty Technology Advisory Committee (FTAC) in order to ensure faculty involvement in major technology decisions and to allow for faculty feedback and advice to be better integrated into central information technology services and operations. Chaired by Valerie Robnolt, […]
Free Canvas Conference – May 6, 2021
Get up close and educational with Canvas. Hear from educators and administrators who use Canvas to support learning wherever it happens—whether that’s fully remote, blended, or in person. Learn how our solutions support high-quality content and instruction, allowing teachers to better meet individual students’ needs and engage in meaningful professional development. Canvas Caravan Virginia – […]