Digital Learning & Design’s mission is to partner with instructors to create engaging learning experiences and foster innovative teaching at Brown University. Since our work processes and systems are developed to support this mission, hosting other activities in Canvas can shift our focus and resources, at the expense of our core mission.
For this reason, all requests for (or renewals of) a non-traditional Canvas site must be evaluated and reviewed for eligibility within the system. Please read through this article to learn if your site qualifies and the responsibilities of owning and maintaining a Non-Traditional Course Canvas Site. Even if your request/renewal for a Canvas site is denied, DLD staff will help requestors identify an alternative solution.
During the pandemic, several sites were created in Canvas to help facilitate the emergency transition to remote for a variety of learning experiences from across campus. Sites created during this time will be evaluated as part of the renewal process to determine whether the site should remain in Canvas or be transferred to another solution.
How to Request a NTC
If your course is not eligible for a Canvas site, please review the list of alternative solutions our office compiled for you. If you are still unsure of your eligibility or want to have a discussion, please sign up for a consultation to discuss your use case.
- Canvas site requests for Non-Traditional Courses must come from a Brown faculty member or Brown support staff member.
- All Non-Traditional Course Canvas sites expire at the end of the academic year it was created.
- After expiration, you must request a new Canvas site for your Non-Traditional Course via the Canvas Site Request Form for Non-Traditional Courses.
- Renewed courses will receive a brand new Canvas site.
- Canvas Site requesters/primary instructors will create/manage the content for the site.
- Canvas Site requesters/primary instructors will update, manage, and submit enrollment lists to [email protected].
Resources
For more information and an in-depth breakdown of requirements, the request process, and alternative solutions, please visit our Faculty Guides.
Need Additional Help?
For help with Canvas, please contact [email protected]
To discuss strategies for implementing Canvas and DLD approved integrated learning tools into your course, please contact [email protected]