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QUB Canvas Roadmap

The QUB Roadmap process has been established to provide colleagues with an avenue to raise requirements (for Canvas) to support with Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

The requirements should align to the Education Strategy and have a far-reaching impact where possible.  They are prioritised on a Value – Exposure based matrix scored by the requestors based on an agreed set of criteria. The Digital Learning Solution Support Team (DLSSS) then analyse these requirements in priority order. Requirements raised by colleagues will be addressed alongside University priorities and updates by suppliers.

Note: Requirements may not be fulfilled by a solution within Canvas, the DLSSS team will explore a number of avenues to provide users with the most appropriate outcome.

To view upcoming developments from Instructure please visit the Instructure Roadmap page here:

Contact Details

For further information on the process at Faculty Level please e-mail your local representatives with “Canvas Roadmap” in the subject at:

AHSS: Richard Summerville, Laura Farling & Kirsty Gillen AHSSS.eLearning@qub.ac.uk

EPS: Shelby Hanna, David Cutting & Tom Dore epsconnectedlearning@qub.ac.uk

MHLS: Marian Traynor, Maurice Hall & Dan Corbett (e-mail TBC)

Information Services: Peter Dobbin (TBC)

Previous iterations of the Canvas Roadmap have resulted in a number of enhancements to the Universities instance of Canvas. These enhancements included improvements to the platform which required development and integrations of 3rd party tools and applications which support teaching, learning and assessment.

Previous enhancements that have been requested are listed below including those which were not executable:

Available Integrations

Tool/SoftwareDescriptionStakeholderStatus
ADInstruments LTOnline Physiology Software and Life Science LessonsMHLSImplemented for use
Blackboard AllyAccessibility checker for content within Canvas - required to meet legislationUniversityImplemented for use throughout the University
Canvas Plagiarism FrameworkUpdates to the Turnitin integration and its functionality within Canvas.UniversityAvailable for use
EvaSysElectric Paper (EvaSys) provides QUB with the software for delivery of Module and Teaching Evaluations.UniversityAvailable for use University wide
Learning ScienceProvides access to lab simulations, quizzes and content for specific subjectsMHLS/ChemistryImplemented for use – content covers areas which require practical ‘lab’ experience
MatLab GraderBrowser-based authoring environment for creating and sharing MATLAB coding and problems and assessmentsEPSAvailable for use University wide
McGraw-HillProvides educational content and quizzes for Biological SciencesBiological SciencesImplemented for use in School with limited licenses
MobiusLearning platform for creating and deploying online STEM coursesMaths & Physics, NBEAvailable for use within the Schools
New QuizzesUpdates to the current Quiz functionality provided in Canvas.UniversityAvailable for use University wide - further developments ongoing
NumbasA web-based e-assessment system developed by Newcastle UniversityEPSImplemented for use
Office 365Access to suite of Microsoft tools including Word and ExcelUniversityImplemented for use throughout the University
PanoptoTool for editing and storage of videos / media contentUniversityImplemented for use throughout the University

Not Available

Tool/SoftwareDescriptionStakeholderStatus
BadgrPlatform for collecting, organizing, sharing and issuing Open Digital BadgesAHSSNot implemented – Failed on data security and supplier unwilling to complete DSA.
DropboxTool for file storageAHSSNot secure, data held in US. OneDrive available
GeogebraMath tool for graphing, geometry etc.NBENo longer required
Linkedin LearningOnline learning platformAHSSNot implemented due to changing priorities of requestor
MashmeConferencing toolEPSNot Implemented - Tool no longer in use by School
MediasiteFor editing and storage of videos / media contentUniversityDecomissioned - no longer in use
NotableA note-taking application with Markdown editorLawDecomissioned - no longer in use
PerusallAn interactive social learning platform EPSNot implemented - Not secure, data held in US
QuestionmarkTool for conducting and grading quizzesUniversityNot Implemented - Failed on testing
Redirect ToolAllows for redirecting of URL'sNBENo longer required
RespondusLockdown browser for undertaking online quizzes in a controlled setting (ON CAMPUS ONLY)UniversityNo longer required

Available Enhancements

Additional reporting / analytics request
EnhancementDescriptionStakeholderStatus
Turn on Analytics 2EPSAnalytics 2 switched on and additional reporting created
Assignments tick boxTick box to agree to terms and conditionsAHSSStatement provided for users to agree to instead of waiting on supplier development
Bcc emails / Email addressesRequest to include Bcc function / provide Email addressesUniversityUsers informed this is not an e-mail function, but an internal messaging function in Canvas. Instructed on how to obtain e-mail address list
Module duplicate title differentiationDifferentiate modules with the same title including A/YAHSS / EPSModule titles pulled in from Qsis edited to show academic year and term
Personal pronouns functionality to be enabled in CanvasEnabling this functionality provides staff and students with the option to select personal pronouns to add to their user account. The Personal pronouns will then display after their name in various areas in Canvas.UniversityFunctionality enabled for use
PGR in CanvasCanvas to include PGR modulesAHSSUsers presented with number of options to facilitate PGR students opting for the one that suits their situation the best
Request for personal tutor scheme in CanvasRequest to use Canvas for additional servicesOtherRequest approved and implemented
SCORM enabledEnable SCORM so content developed using this can be put into CanvasEPSSCORM has been enabled
Sign up for meetingsAllow students to self sign up to meeting slotsAHSSFunctionality available
Single link to respoitoryProvide a single link to library resources held on QoLEPS / AHSSUsers directed to processes in place with Library Services
Student Photos (Report)Report showing student photos along with namesEPSReport provided via Qsis Self Service
Tailoring notifications per course (QUB module)Allow notifications to be personalised per course and not per userEPSThis has veen developed and is availabel to users
Warning re: deleting assignments form calendarProvide a warning that deleting assignments from the calendar deletes the actual assignmentEPSWarning pop up added

Not Available

EnhancementDescriptionStakeholderStatus
Access to modules & creation of departmental course pagesRequest access to create modules as and when desiredAHSSRejected as this information is pulled from Qsis and would become unwieldly to support
Canvas Calendar automationEPSUnable to implement in Canvas, LTI could not be hosted and supported at a local level. IS are developing a full calendar view
Message system signaturesRequest to allow signatures to be added to messaging system (as with outlook etc.)AHSSInstructure informed they will not be making developments to this area in the foreseeable
Staff Training CoursesEstatesRejected, the request to use Canvas for staff safety training is not within the current scope of Canvas. Canvas was procured and set up to support and enhance the student’s experience of Teaching and Learning at Queen’s
Student Test Accounts / Student ViewCreate 'real' test studentsEPSTest students are created by information services, having these additional students would create issues such as licensing / maintenance in other systems etc.
Sub AccountsRequest for Admin level access for sub accountEPSAdmin access for sub account cannot be fulfilled

In Progress

RequirementDescriptionStakeholderStatus
Canvas Archiving SolutionArchiving solution for content within CanvasUniversityIn Progress
Canvas Discussion RedesignSupplier update to the discussions feature within CanvasUniversityIn Progress
Digital Learning AnalyticsAn in depth exploration of digital learning analytics in CanvasUniversityIn progress – requests for colleagues across the University to participate Course and workshops will be issued soon.
INTO access to CanvasINTO to use the Universities instance of CanvasINTOIn Progress
Joint Enterprise VLEInvestigate how Staff and Students can best utilise Canvas for joint, collaborative, online and distance learning practices.AHSSOn-Hold - joined other groups within the University hoping to address this request
MS TeamsMicrosoft Teams is a collaboration app that helps your team stay organised and have conversations—all in one place.UniversityOn Hold - Not suitable for enabling at this point in time.
Social reading integration with CanvasMechanism for social annotation on reading materials to be available within CanvasEPSIn Progress - Potential solutions being investigated
VevoxPolling and Q&A Platform.UniversityIn Progress
X2o OneRoomProvides visual communication solutions.AHSSIn Progress - awaiting documentation from supplier