Introducing Canvas: Important student information for the fall semester
91探花 has begun the transition to Canvas, the new learning management system that is replacing Blackboard.
OHIO's colleges are migrating to Canvas in phases, with your positive experience as a student being the top priority. We understand that transitioning to a new technology can be challenging, but we鈥檙e here to support you every step of the way.
You might have classes being taught in various systems this fall. To find where your courses will be taught:
- Review your syllabus and look for communications from your instructor with instructions about which system to leverage for your class.
- You can also log in to Canvas at . (You may want to bookmark this link so it鈥檚 easy for you to find in the future.) If your courses appear on the Dashboard page or in the 鈥淐ourses鈥 tab in the left navigation menu, they鈥檒l be taught in Canvas.
- If you can鈥檛 see your course in Canvas, visit . Your instructor will open your course in Blackboard if this is the system of choice for your class.
- If you can鈥檛 locate your course, please contact your instructor for further information.
Helpful tips for the fall semester
Canvas help
Canvas offers 24/7 support to OHIO students. Navigate to 鈥淕et Help鈥 in the left navigation menu within to access live chat, call the hotline, or explore other instructional resources.
Download the App
Canvas offers a great mobile app. Search 鈥淐anvas Student鈥 in the Apple App or Google Play store. Additionally, you can access your Canvas course content through the Go OHIO app.
Adjust Your Notifications
Canvas notifications function a bit differently than Blackboard notifications. By default, you won't receive email notifications for course announcements. to suit your preferences.
Prepare for Canvas
If you want to learn more about Canvas, enroll in the . This self-guided training will help you become familiar with Canvas before the semester begins. Or, join Canvas experts for a 1-hour workshop where we鈥檒l explore Canvas as a student. You can attend in Alden Library room 319 or participate remotely. Workshops will be held , and .
A subset of OHIO students previewed Canvas during the spring 2024 semester and . In the survey, 90% of students reported feeling comfortable using Canvas and most preferred it over Blackboard.
OHIO is committed to providing technology that enhances the student experience. Throughout the fall semester, we鈥檒l be holding student focus groups to gather feedback on how we can improve Canvas. Additionally, students can submit to provide their suggestions at any point this semester.
If you have additional questions about Canvas, visit the Canvas Student Resources webpage or get help directly in Canvas.