Our Carmen (Canvas) Mantras

Learn before you build. Start in Carmen (Canvas).
Learn before you build. Start in Carmen (Canvas).
Learn before you build. Start in Carmen (Canvas).

Here are two simple mantras to keep you happy on your journey to adopt Carmen (Canvas).

Learn before you build.

Carmen (Canvas) offers a lot of great features that just don't exist in Carmen (D2L). You can support student success by understanding and utilizing these elements in your courses.

Did you know you can create or organize your content in multiple ways with modules, pages and files? Or that you have more options for creating assignments? Canvas includes a powerful mobile app for anytime, anywhere access to courses. Students love the calendar, customizable notifications and an auto-saving quiz feature.

Learn before you build by attending a roadshow / office hours or exploring the Canvas community.

Start in Carmen (Canvas).

Carmen (Canvas) and Carmen (D2L) are two different systems. If you import your course straight into the new system, not only will you will miss out some of the really cool features Carmen (Canvas) has to offer, but some things just aren't going to work the way you expect them to. Take this opportunity to evaluate your content, start thinking about pedagogy, and utilize the new tools at your disposal. 

Begin exploring and building in Carmen (Canvas) now by requesting a sandbox. The production environment of Carmen (Canvas) will be available by late April.

Learn before you build. Start in Carmen (Canvas).
Learn before you build. Start in Carmen (Canvas).
Learn before you build. Start in Carmen (Canvas).

Breathe. Repeat often. And if you get frustrated or stressed, ODEE staff are here to support and give you the tools you need to make the adoption year a success.