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Canvas Instructor FAQs 3 - student support

Supporting Students

My course is listed in both Blackboard and Canvas. Which will students see?

The Spring 2024 semester is the last term that courses will automatically load to both Canvas and Blackboard. For students to access any course material in either Canvas or Blackboard, instructors need to publish their course so it is visible to students. Instructors are encouraged to communicate with students at the very beginning of their course about how to access course material and which platform it will be available in.

Beginning in the summer 2024 semester, all courses will automatically load to Canvas. Only courses with special permission from their college will be available in Blackboard.

How do I ensure I share accessible content as I build courses in Canvas?

Delivering an accessible course is essential to providing a learning experience that meets the needs of all students. OIT's Digital Accessibility Network (OHIO-DAN) developed an excellent Faculty Checklist for Accessible Content resource that is a great starting point. This document outlines document types that are most accessible, as well as recommendations for delivering accessible multimedia content. Consider joining the OHIO-DAN to learn more about accessible teaching and learning practices through regular conversations and resource sharing.

How can I support my students as they learn to navigate Canvas?

A very critical component to student success is that students know where their courses are being taught. If you're teaching in Canvas, instructors can leverage these student-facing resources (opens in a new window) to help communicate with their students. These resources require your OHIO ID to view. They are view-only, so you will need to either download the documents to your device or copy/paste the content into your own materials.  

Additionally, you can let students know that a student orientation course, Passport to Canvas (opens in a new window), is available to them. This training is self-guided and allows students to stop when they need a break and pick back up where they left off. It is a great way to get comfortable using Canvas.