What is a Sandbox Course?
A Sandbox course is a space created for an individual instructor to experiment with Quercus. Initially, Sandbox courses have no content added to them and…
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How does the functionality of the Quercus (Canvas) LME compare to the U of T Portal?
Almost anything that could be done in the Blackboard portal can currently be done in Quercus. Third-party tools will be integrated into Quercus soon. A…
I would like to have my own copy of my Portal courses today that I might want to use in the new LME later. What can I do now?
If you would like to retain a copy of your courses please follow the standard Portal export or archive procedures to create a copy of…
I have course materials and teaching resources stored on Portal (Blackboard). Can I transfer them to Canvas?
Yes. Not all components of a Blackboard 9.1 course can be imported into Canvas, but most can. Though it is possible to import entire sites,…
I would like to learn more about Canvas. Are there online guides or resources to help me get started?
Instructor guides are available on the Canvas Community website. Please also review the other Online Resources listed on this web site.