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. To start a renewal request, please fill out the request form located on the How Do I Request a Non-Traditional Courses (NTC) Canvas Site? article.
What are Canvas Site for Non-Traditional Courses (NTC)?
Non-traditional course sites refer to courses not offered through the registrar's office that require an official Brown Canvas course site. The course requirements must meet the eligibility and technical criteria outlined below. If after reviewing this article, you are still unsure of your eligibility or want to have a discussion, please sign up for a consultation to discuss your use case.
What programs are the eligibility for NTC sites?
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What are the requirements for a NTC Canvas Site?
Request Requirements
- 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. Learn about the request process on the How to Request a NTC Site? article.
- 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].
User Audience and Enrollment Requirements
- Course audience must have a valid Brown ID.
- Course audience must be undergraduate or graduate students.
- Course enrollment must not exceed 250 users.
Course Content Requirements
- Course content cannot be made publicly available.
- Course content must not contain high risk data.
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Support for NTC Canvas Sites
General questions and support for NTC Canvas sites will be provided by Canvas support which is available to Brown with 24/7 support via chat or phone hot-line (both options are available from the Help menu in Canvas).
Alternative Solutions
Brown Faculty and staff have a variety of tools at their disposal that would achieve their program goals better than Canvas. Review the list in this article to get details on those services.
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]