Faculty and staff can log in to Canvas at canvas.ohio.edu. All instructors have one test course automatically created in their Canvas account to explore features or build content for future courses.
As of the summer 2024 semester, all admitted OHIO students can access Canvas.
Migration to Canvas is being conducted in phases. Faculty and staff began developing courses in October 2023, and approximately 100 live courses were introduced during Spring 2024. Visit the Canvas implementation website for detailed timelines.
Phase 1 of the Canvas implementation took place in the Spring 2024 semester and included about 100 live courses, specifically chosen to represent a diverse cross-section of disciplines and teaching styles.
Each participating college collaborated with OIT to pinpoint faculty and courses that best fit the objectives of Phase 1, which include finalizing the platform setup, enhancing the student and faculty experience, and gauging training and support resources. There were approximately 100 courses in Canvas and 56 faculty participated in Phase 1. OIT is working with academic leaders to prepare for future terms to ensure students have a streamlined transition to Canvas so they are not operating in multiple LMSs for an extended period.
The decision to transition to Canvas has been made after careful consideration of its many advantages and potential for enhancing teaching and learning experiences at Ohio University. Further information about the selection process and its outcomes can be found in our Summary Report.