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51ĀŅĀ× 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 weā€™re 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: 

1. Review your syllabus and look for communications from your instructor with instructions about which system to leverage for your class. 
2. You can also log in to Canvas at . (You may want to bookmark this link so itā€™s easy for you to find in the future.) If your courses appear on the Dashboard page or in the ā€œCoursesā€ tab in the left navigation menu, theyā€™ll be taught in Canvas. 
3. If you canā€™t see your course in Canvas, visit . Your instructor will open your course in Blackboard if this is the system of choice for your class.  
4. If you canā€™t 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 ā€œGet Helpā€ 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 ā€œCanvas Studentā€ 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 weā€™ll 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, weā€™ll 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.