Canvas Migration

In fall 2017, the Learning Technologies Advisory Committee (LTAC) oversaw a review of the University’s learning management system (LMS), Blackboard Learn, which SLU has used since 2009. The review process focused on Blackboard, Canvas, and Brightspace (D2L). Result: SLU faculty, students, and deans overwhelmingly supported a transition to Canvas as SLU’s next LMS.

Blackboard closes for all students, faculty, and staff on May 20, 2022. Information can be found here.

Updates on Canvas Implementation

Canvas Update: Blackboard Closes on May 20 - What You Need To Do To Prepare

Canvas Updates: Course Rosters, Blackboard Access, and Future Courses in Canvas

Canvas Update: Fall Semester Start, Third-Party Integrations, Faculty Training and Support

Canvas Update: Canvas Course Visibility for Students

Canvas Update: Supported Course Migration, Faculty Training, and Non-Banner Canvas Sites

Canvas Update: New Training Options for Faculty/Instructors

Canvas Update: Canvas Now Available for Faculty/Instructors

Canvas Update: Launch Date for Faculty; Updates on Training and Migration 

Canvas Update: Broad Timeline and General Information (Students)

Canvas Update: Broad Timeline and General Information (Faculty/Staff)

Update on Canvas Implementation and Appointment of Faculty/Student Focused Project Manager

Why Canvas?

Faculty and students engaged in the review process were excited about Canvas for numerous reasons, most of which centered on the faculty/student experience. Key factors included Canvas’s: focus on accessibility, robust student performance analytics, options to automate performance notifications to students, user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality, video feedback tool, enhanced assessment features, strong mobile app, and extensive array of third-party integration options. Although current projections show Canvas likely will result in lower costs over time, cost-saving was not a driving factor behind this decision.