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This article demonstrates a “Do It Yourself” version of the Blackboard to Canvas Course Conversion for faculty who wish to get started working on their Canvas Courses |
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Pro-Tip: Faculty and Staff can Request a Canvas Sandbox Site to create a “Master” course site that can then be copied into a “live-enrollment” course site.
Understanding This Overview:
Create a Canvas Sandbox Shell to pull your Blackboard course content over to the new LMS.
Clean up and perfect your course in the Canvas Sandbox.
Request a Canvas Course Site from Middleware 2.0
In Canvas, copy the Sandbox Course into your Live Course, the live course will auto-populate with students and you will be ready to go!
Instructions
Export Course from Blackboard
Go to My.Boisestate.edu
Navigate to Blackboard
Once in Blackboard enter the course site you wish to Export from Blackboard
In the Course Management Menu
Select Packages and Utilities
Select Export/Archive Course
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Select Export Package.
A new page will pop up, click on the “Select All” button for content (or select the specific content you wish to export)
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A success message will post across the top of the screen.
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Return to the Export/Archive Course Screen in a few minutes. Select the Refresh Button.
Step 1 (optional): Create Canvas Sandbox Shell
This Shell will be where we upload your Blackboard Course Content.
Step 2: Fill out the Blackboard Archive Request Form
Path 1: Blackboard Course Content imported into Canvas Sandbox Shell
Fill out this Form: Request Access to the Blackboard Archives.
If you already have a Canvas Sandbox Shell ready to receive the Blackboard Course Content, list the Canvas SIS ID in the request form.
How to find the Canvas SIS ID (screenshot below)
You will receive a notification email from LTS@boisestate.edu when this course is posted in Canvas.
You are good to take it from here!
Path 2: Access the Blackboard Archive
Fill out this Form: Request Access to the Blackboard Archives.
Another option is to request access to the Blackboard Course Site within the Blackboard Archive for a short time.
If you would prefer this method, in the *Brief description of the purpose of this request box type.
You will receive a notification email from LTS@boisestate.edu when you have access to the Blackboard Archive environment.
Step 3 (optional): Export Course Content from the Blackboard Archive Environment:
Change the drop-down menu below the sign-in box to note you are signing in from Boise State SSO.
This will take you to a Boise State Sign-In Page. Now put in your Boise State Username and Password.
In the Blackboard Archive Environment navigate to the course site you wish to export.
In the Course Management Menu select Packages and Utilities.
Select Export/Archive Course.
Select Export Package Button
Click the Select All button
in the Discussion Board selection, change the radial selection to the second option.
Select Submit at the bottom of the page.
Wait at least 15 minutes. Select the Refresh button.
When the Export File is ready, it will appear. Click on the file and download it to your computer.
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Import Course into Canvas
Step 1: Request a Sandbox Course Site in Canvas
Step 2: Load the Blackboard Zip File into the Canvas Course Site
Log in to Canvas at https://boisestatecanvas.instructure.com/
In the Global Navigation Menu, select Courses
Select the new sandbox course site you have created. (example screenshot below)
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Decide if you would like to use the Boise State Canvas Course Template in your course
Here’s how to add the Boise State Canvas Course Template to your sandbox course. This template has some helpful tips on creating content and provides a basic structure for course design.
Load Blackboard Zip File into Canvas
Click on the Course Name to go into the course site.
On the right-hand menu, select Import Existing Content
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Do not open the file.
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Some versions of Safari may extract the Blackboard Course Zip file automatically after downloading. To prevent this, click Safari > Preferences > General > Uncheck Open “safe” file after downloading. |
Import Content into your new Canvas Sandbox Shell
Log into Canvas.
From the Dashboard, navigate to the course site you wish to upload the Blackboard Course Content into. This can be your Sandbox or the Live Course. Click on the Course.
You will land on the Home page for the course. On the right hand side of the screen, select Import Existing Content. You will be taken to a new screen.
For Content Type, select “Blackboard 6/7/8/9 export.zip
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file” from the drop-down menu.
Select the Browse button. A new window will open up - locate the Blackboard Export file that you just downloaded. Select the file. Select Open.
The attached file will now be listed next to the Browse button.
Select All Content
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Pro-Tip: If you chose to select specific content in your course, you will need to select Import before you can choose what content. Here’s what that looks like:
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Check the boxes next to content you wish to import, use the arrows to open, and dive into specific folders of content:
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The import tool will process the file. When it shows “Completed”, click on the “ # issues” to see what needs to be fixed.
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Select Import.
Wait 20 minutes for the course content to fully upload.
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Need Help Getting Started? Add Boise State Canvas Template to your Canvas Course Site. The Boise State Canvas Template will provide a framework for a course in Canvas. This includes links to resources and examples of Assignments, Quizzes, Modules, ect. The template is a great resource for users who are new to Canvas or teaching with an LMS. |
Clean up and Organize the Canvas Course
Top 4 Gotcha’s in converting a course from Blackboard to Canvas
Rubrics - Canvas Rubrics use points to calculate grades, not percentages. If your Blackboard rubrics contained percentage points, reformat them in Canvas.
Journals - Canvas does not have a Journal tool, manually save Journal Prompts off of Blackboard so that the content is not lost.
Groups - Groups from BB should be deselected at the Canvas import stage.
This is because group names from BB will be imported into Canvas simply as 'Pages' with the same name yet without the functionality of a group.
Manual Columns - are now created through the Assignments area (Select “No Submission” as the submission type).
Learn More about Canvas Using Canvas Resources
Log in to Canvas at https://boisestatecanvas.instructure.com/
Select HELP from the Global Navigation Menu
Utilize the just-in-time assistance (24/7 Chat and Phone Number)
Use the searchable Knowledgebase to get to know Canvas:
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Learn More about Canvas Using Boise State Resources
“Growing With Canvas” Self-Paced Online Tutorials
Learn about Canvas by taking this self-paced tutorial course that’s presented in Canvas. This course provides a high-level yet comprehensive overview of the most used features of Canvas. There are multiple modules, lots of short videos, links to detailed information about each feature and even several exercise assignments.
We recommend starting with the introduction section and working sequentially through the modules. Most new Canvas users get through all the tutorials in 6 to 8 hours.
Be sure to check out the “Your Canvas Sandbox” section below to learn how to set up a “playground” course where you can complete the tutorials and try out features.
Access the “Growing With Canvas” online tutorials here.
Workshops Presented by LTS
The Boise State Learning Technology Solutions (LTS) team presents synchronous webinars including a “Canvas Overview” webinar as well as webinars on various features such as quizzes, question banks, assignments and more.
Visit the LTS Training website for schedule and details for each of these webinars.
Jump In With Your Canvas Sandbox
You can request a Canvas sandbox course that will allow you to become familiar with the features without worrying about breaking anything.
The sandbox course is a great way to explore what’s possible with Canvas. It’s also a great place to practice concepts in the “Growing With Canvas” tutorials described above.
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