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Here are some frequently asked questions about Canvas.

Transferring Content from Blackboard to Canvas

Question: Will all types of teaching materials be transferred?
Answer: Teaching materials from the most recent course completion will be transferred. Most content types are supported, but some test question formats may not be fully compatible.

Question: Will my content from Blackboard be available in Canvas?
Answer: Content from Spring 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 will be available in Canvas. Materials from earlier courses must be manually transferred by instructors.

For more detailed information, see the page Content from Blackboard to Canvas.

Access and Administration of Users and Course Rooms

Question: Can teachers add or remove students and teachers themselves?
Answer: Students must be registered for the course in FS. Teachers can be (1) added via FS or (2) added by a teacher or local administrator directly in Canvas - see the instructions.

Question: What about guest access for users without an NTNU account?
Answer: Guests must still access via Greg (NTNU's guest service).

See more information on the page Roles and permissions in Canvas.

Question: Is it possible to create separate rooms for classes or study programs? Will this happen automatically?
Answer: Yes, you can. More information on the page Programme and cohort rooms.

Integrations with Other Systems

Question: Which integrations are available in Canvas?
Answer: Information about integrations is avaliable on the page Integrations and Extensions in Canvas.

Functionality and User Experience

Question: What will the structure of course rooms look like?
Answer: Templates and modules will provide a consistent structure, but instructors can customize as needed. All course rooms are created with the same template, which provides an equal structure for students. Instructors can customize their course spaces by choosing which tools are visible to students and by using modules and learning tools to build learning paths.

Read more on the page Course Template and Course Navigation in Canvas and in Canvas for learning module 1.

Question: How do groups work in Canvas?
Answer: Read more about groups in the Canvas Community Guide.

Question: Can attendance and mandatory activities be registered?
Answer: Canvas does not have built-in attendance tracking. There are several solutions for this at NTNU, i.e. Attendance registration in Fagpersonweb.

Question: Can teaching assistants approve activities?
Answer: More information can be found on the page Learning assistants in Canvas.

Training, Support, and Community

Question: When will training be provided? Answer: Read about the training offer here: Canvas training for employees.

Question: Is there a forum for sharing best practices in Canvas?
Answer: Yes. The global Canvas Community is available, and we encourage active use of the discussion forums in the implementation course.

The forum can be found here: Canvas LMS forum

Other Questions

Question: How is copyright handled when sharing content?
Answer: Sharing can be restricted via Creative Commons licenses. Read about how to license courses here: How do I set a creative commons license for a course?

Question: Can we influence Canvas features or provide feedback?
Answer: Yes. NTNU collaborates with Sikt and other Norwegian universities to influence Canvas development. While not all requests can be implemented, frequently requested features may be prioritized. Send feedback through NTNU Hjelp.