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.
NTC Archival Policy
Non-Traditional Canvas sites are typically open for a one year term, from June 1st to May 31st of the following year. At the end of the academic year, the course transitions to a read-only state and moves to the Past Enrollments area in Canvas. If you would like to request a new site for another academic year, you will submit a new request form for your renewal site.
In most cases, consultations will be necessary for the renewal of sites.
- Current, active Non-Traditional courses under the AY 23-24 term will become ready-only sites.
- Non-traditional course sites in the academic term of AY 22-23 will remain read-only sites for an additional year.
- Sites created for the AY 21-22 year and prior, will undergo archival and be removed from our servers.
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]