Category Archive: About

Dec 15

What is actually different?

It would easier to answer “What isn’t different”.  Instead of describing every single difference, we have listed our top 5 favorite features.  Be sure to check out each how-to article by our favorite features. The calendar.  This is absolutely fantastic.  The calendar combines all due dates from all courses into one neat calendar (shown below) …

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Dec 10

Why are we switching?

A common question asked with any large change is “Why?”.  We have decided to answer it.  Simply put, we felt the time was right.  Our license with Blackboard was nearing a stage where renewal was necessary, and there were other options on the market, such as Canvas, that were slowly becoming competitive. Through a 3 …

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Dec 05

What is Canvas?

USF is switching from Blackboard to Canvas as its Learning Management System.  So the real question is “What does that mean for you as a student?”. Obviously, you will need to learn Canvas.  Just login, play around, and use this website!  See this article HERE for help logging in Until the transition is over on …

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