BIG NEWS! RSS is "moving" from Schoology to Canvas!
Why a new Learning Management System? | I know lots of us really like Schoology - me included. However, there are some Power Teacher integration issues with Schoology. We (RSS) are one of a very few Districts in NC that are not currently using Canvas, so when we experience syncing issues, neither platform is very willing to help us work out solutions. THIS will give us more assurance with grade syncing accuracy! Canvas also has quite a few advanced features that we haven't had access to with Schoology. Think of it as moving from MS Word to Pages. They both accomplish the same thing but both are a bit different. I REALLY believe that after we make the transition you will appreciate the enhanced options that you will have in Canvas - especially the grading assurance! |
Here are the Details...
This image is actually a LINK to a RSS District webpage with all the Canvas details.
"Can I transition all my saved resources from Canvas?" YES! |
How do you get started?
Option # 1 - Growing With Canvas
- Maybe you just need a "jump start" to help you get started.
- This is a RSS Online Self Paced Workshop
- You click the "Growing With Canvas" button and the course will be added to your RSS Canvas Account.
- You will work though 6 modules at your own pace.
- Each Module will take about 45 - 60 minutes.
- You will earn a badge for completing each module - 6 badges total.
- After you have completed the course you can register for the RSS Workshop through FrontLine and upload proof of your badges earned. Details will be posted in the Frontline Course.
- Completion of this course will earn you 1.0 Digital Learning Credits (DLC's).
Option # 2 - NCCAT Courses
- NCCAT is offering 3 different levels of FREE Online, Self Paced Canvas Challenge Courses.
- Do you need renewal credits? Each course is worth 10 hours or 1.0 DLC. This means that you should spend no more than 10 hours total on each course. I know that sounds like a lot but you get out of something whatever you put into it! As teachers we all know that ; )
- You can also JUMP right IN at whatever level you want! If you already know the basics maybe you want to dig a little deeper? Jump in at Intermediate or Advanced!
- This is a REAL course with a REAL teacher. There are REAL assignments with REAL accountability!
- IMPORTANT INFO
- This Canvas Course is NOT linked to your RSS Canvas. I learned this the hard way ; ) When you register for this course you will create a DIFFERENT / SEPARATE Canvas log-in that is tied to NCCAT.
- In order to get RSS Digital Literacy Credit you simply complete a Out of District Request for training in FrontLine and upload a copy of your Certificate of Completion that you will get at the end of your Course. Of course I can assist with this if you need help. It's really easy!
Option #3 - Additional Support!
Tech Tips Tuesdays Canvas Lunch & Learns Gobble IT Up! Bring Your Lunch to Room 205 and we will learn something new about Canvas each week! We will START at 12 Noon
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*These will be quick mini-lessons to re-enforce what you are learning in the online classes or introduce a few cool Canvas features. This is intended to be "an extra" helping hand to those who prefer to learn this way. It's not required - just an additional option! Canvas Open Lab |
Migration Extra Assistance!
- Open Lab - Migration Assistance - All Day - Room 205
- May 15 - Planning Period Assist
- May 22 - Planning Period Assist
- Questions?
- You can always make an apt with me for help!
WHEN can I start using Canvas?
- You should see your current classes NOW.
- You CANNOT sync grades YET. It would cause confusion if we attempted to sync 2 different LMS's with Power Teacher. Next year Canvas WILL sync.
- Lockdown Browser? YES! It will work with Canvas NEXT year. Our subscription will only work on 1 LMS at a time. Now it works in Schoology. Next year it will work in Canvas.