Learn More About Canvas

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Last updated: Jul 31, 2024 by Aeoleon Bryant
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Summary

This article provides an overview of the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) used by Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ). It details the LMS features, the integrated tools, and the support resources available for faculty and students.

What is the LMS?

The Learning Management System (LMS) is an online software application that enables students to complete coursework from any location with an internet connection. It allows for the flexible delivery of course content in various formats, including text, visuals, audio, and interactive methods.

Tools Integrated with the LMS

  • Studio: For video creation and storage.

  • Respondus: For assessment development.

  • Canvas Conferences: For web conferencing and synchronous teaching.

  • Turnitin: For plagiarism detection and feedback.

The LMS also integrates with digital content from major publishers such as Pearson, McGraw-Hill, and SmarterProctoring.

Canvas Services and Resources

Florida State College at Jacksonville maintains a contract for LMS services with Canvas, which facilitates all hosting via their managed hosting platform. Canvas, a Software as a Service (SaaS), receives regular, uninterrupted rolling updates approximately once per month. Managed hosting means Canvas engineers maintain and service the software and servers to ensure stability and continuous, uninterrupted service.

Important Canvas Links

Resources Provided by FSCJ

The Educational Technology Team

The Educational Technology (EdTech) team manages the day-to-day operations and technical maintenance of the LMS. They assist with:

  • General LMS governance and usage questions.

  • Submitting assignments, viewing discussion boards, or creating assessments.

  • Setting up college-wide surveys and announcements.

  • Creating LMS-based organizations for collaboration.

  • Resolving LMS errors, including enrollment discrepancies, course copy issues, gradebook maintenance, testing errors, and assignment uploads.

  • Adding new LTI tools, Building Blocks, or Publisher content.

Contact the EdTech team by emailing EdTech@fscj.edu. They also share information about LMS changes on the Academic Technology Blog.

The Center for eLearning

The Center for eLearning (CeL) develops, manages, and maintains all master course content used by FSCJ Online. They assist with:

  • Canvas course content upload and copying.

  • Course master inventory, availability, distribution, and maintenance.

  • Online course preparations and modifications.

The Office for Training and Organizational Development

This office offers face-to-face and online training classes, as well as one-on-one help with Canvas issues.

  • For training class information, consult the training catalog at training.fscj.edu.

  • Campus-based assistance is available from Faculty Development Specialists housed in the on-campus Faculty Resource Centers. Find your closest Faculty Resource Center here.

Conclusion

Canvas LMS provides a flexible and integrated platform for FSCJ students and faculty to manage coursework and teaching activities. The LMS includes a variety of tools and resources to enhance the learning experience, supported by dedicated teams and comprehensive guides.

Contact Information

For further assistance, contact the Educational Technology team at EdTech@fscj.edu or visit the Academic Technology Blog. For Canvas support, log in to Canvas at Canvas FSCJ and select Help from the Global Navigation Bar. For training classes and additional support, visit training.fscj.edu.

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