Canvas @ UNO History

UNO is currently investigating Canvas to determine its feasibility as a learning management system for the campus.
Senior Vice Chancellor, BJ Reed announced that UNO is investigating Canvas to determine its feasibility as a learning management system for the campus. Faculty and students are currently testing and providing feedback. Exploration began with a group of faculty and students working with a Canvas testing space (a “sandbox”) starting in late September / early October.
Several workshops were offered to help faculty get familiar with using Canvas.
In the spring 2017 semester, a group of faculty will teach using Canvas.
At the conclusion of this investigation, faculty and student input will be included in a recommendation that will be forwarded to the Senior Vice Chancellor, BJ Reed.
Additional Background
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) campus moved forward with pilot testing and implementation of the Canvas system for their colleges and departments last year. UNL received BOR approval for purchasing a 2-year contract with Canvas, and they will be transitioning over the next year. The other campuses in the NU system are being asked to review Canvas to get a better understanding of that system to have more informed discussions of future possibilities.
Spring 2017 Pilot Timeline
Spring 2017 Course List
Session Recordings
2016
For More Information
If you have any questions about our 2016-2017 Canvas exploration, please contact UNO’s Director of Digital Learning, Dr. Jaci Lindburg, at jlindburg@unomaha.edu or 402.554.2020.