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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 ahead of the University schedule.


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.

To update the Title of your Sandbox Site, please email helpdesk@boisestate.edu with this request. The ability for faculty to make this change themselves is being developed.


Understanding This Overview:


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

  • 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)

  • A success message will post across the top of the screen.

  • Return to the Export/Archive Course Screen in a few minutes. Select the Refresh Button.

  • The file will now show in Blackboard, click on the file and download it to your computer. It is a ZIP File, don’t open it.


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

Decide if you would like to use the Boise State Canvas Course Template in your course

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

  • Choose Blackboard 6/7/8/9 export .zip file

  • Choose the ZIP package you just downloaded (do not unzip it first)

  • Select All Content


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:

Check the boxes next to content you wish to import, use the arrows to open, and dive into specific folders of content:


  • The import tool will process the file.  When it shows “Completed”, click on the “ # issues” to see what needs to be fixed.

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:

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.

Additional Resource Documents:

Leverage your Boise State Instructional Designer to Build an Amazing Course Shell

Relevant Information

Have a suggestion?

Email us! lts@boisestate.edu

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