Canvas @ UNO History

Canvas Timeline

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

Canvas Exploration Kick-off (1 hour 12 minutes)
Canvas Demonstration (58 minutes)

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.