In June 2017, Canvas was selected as the online course platform that will replace Connect (Blackboard Learn) at UBC. Since then, faculties have made significant progress in transitioning to the new system. As of Winter Term 2, over 2,500 UBC course sections have been added to Canvas.
Each faculty has developed its own timeline for how and when courses will be transitioned to Canvas, but it’s important to note that Connect will not be accessible for teaching courses after August 2018. If you have questions about Canvas or about when and how you can transition from Connect, please contact your faculty’s Instructional Support Unit or the Learning Technology Hub.
Instructors who have yet to try Canvas—and experienced Canvas users—have access to training and support through the Learning Technology Hub (UBC Vancouver) or the Centre for Teaching and Learning (UBC Okanagan). Please see the full list of Canvas training and support for more information about all of the Canvas resources that are available to UBC instructors.
If you’re teaching students who are using Canvas for the first time this semester, they can learn more about the new platform at UBC’s Canvas website for students. This site includes links to helpful resources for students and a blog with Canvas tips written by UBC students.