Canvas Transition | Academic Technology Center

Canvas Transition Milestones

Check back to this page often to see where we are in the process of reaching each milestone that impacts the college, faculty and students.

Upcoming: Access Canvas and request shells.

Sessions on campus during Spring Conference.

Self-paced training modules for flexible learning.

Review transitioned Moodle courses in Canvas.

Live webinars with Canvas trainers.

Official launch for students and faculty.

Training Opportunities

In-Person: Spring Conference 2026

Date: May 1, 2026 | Location(s): To be announced

Sessions will be open to all faculty and staff. They are designed to introduce Canvas and help participants build comfort with the college’s new LMS, whether they are new to Canvas or already have some experience with it. Topics may include basic navigation, editing content, adding course elements, and understanding how Canvas will be used and deployed at Lane.

Online, Self-Paced Resources (Asynchronous)

Available after the spring conference, instructors will have access to substantial online training resources through Canvas’s Training Services Portal — including self-paced learning pathways, written guides, videos, and live webinars. The same portal will be available to students once they gain access to Canvas. More information about additional virtual training opportunities will be shared as details are confirmed.

How to Access Training

Video

Online Synchronous: Faculty Fall In-Service Week

Available beginning: July 1, 2026

Users will have access to Tier 1 Canvas support for one-to-one help with common Canvas questions and basic troubleshooting. Support will be available 24/7 through chat and phone options in the Canvas Help menu. These support links and phone access will appear once the full Canvas subscription begins.

Online Synchronous: Faculty Fall In-Service Week

Date: TBA | Meeting Link

This training carries over from spring training during Spring Conference 2026.

Additional Resources

Instructor Getting Started Guide - A practical starting point for instructors who are new to Canvas. It brings together introductory guidance and links to additional support resources.
Canvas Overview Video for Instructors - A short overview video that may be useful if you want a quick visual introduction before formal training begins.
Canvas Basics Guides: Canvas Features - A good reference if you want to understand what a specific Canvas feature does. Many of these guides also include videos.

Canvas Transition FAQ

Last updated: 03/27/26

When will Canvas become Lane’s official LMS?

Canvas will become Lane’s official LMS for classes beginning in Fall 2026.

Will Summer 2026 courses and student enrollments be in Moodle or Canvas?

Summer 2026 courses and student enrollments will remain in Moodle. Instructors are expected to receive limited access to Canvas by May 1, 2026 for training, review, and preparation.

Will instructors have access to both Moodle and Canvas during the transition?

Yes. Instructors are expected to have access to both systems during the Summer 2026 transition period.

Can instructors begin preparing in Canvas before Fall 2026?

That is the goal. Instructors are expected to receive limited access to Canvas by May 1, 2026 so they can begin training, reviewing migrated content, and preparing for the transition.

When will Fall 2026 sections be available in Canvas?

That timeline is still being finalized. The current planning assumption is that Fall 2026 sections will be available no later than about four weeks before the start of term, with the goal of making them available earlier if possible.

Will my course content be moved to Canvas?

Lane is planning to migrate course content from Moodle to Canvas using K16 Solutions to help reduce the amount of manual rebuilding instructors need to do after the transition.

Will everything in my Moodle courses transfer exactly as-is?

Not necessarily. Some content types, tools, and course elements may require review or adjustment after migration. More information will be shared as testing and quality review continue.

How is Lane checking that course content transfers correctly?

The college has contracted with K16 Solutions to migrate course content from Moodle into Canvas. K16 utilizes a “Scaffold Migration” approach along with an extensive team-based iterative review process to ensure that all course materials are imported correctly. The process includes test migrations, faculty review, technical adjustments, and final validation before broader sitewide migration moves forward.

Who will be involved in reviewing migrated courses?

The review process includes 12 instructors who were jointly appointed by the LCCEA (Union) and the College. Instructors involved in the quality review process were selected from courses that reflect a range of course types and complexity.

What training will be available?

Canvas training will begin during Spring Conference sessions on May 1, 2026, with additional training opportunities expected through online resources, virtual sessions, and fall term professional development activities.

Can I explore Canvas before Lane’s Canvas environment is available?

Yes. Instructure offers a free version of Canvas for individual exploration. Instructors may use it to become familiar with Canvas, but should not build or store content there that they intend to use later at Lane.

Will tools and integrations in my Moodle courses also be available in Canvas?

Many tools and integrations are expected to transition to Canvas, but availability and timing may vary. Additional setup and testing will continue during the Summer 2026 transition period.

Official Transition: Lane courses will officially be on Canvas in Fall 2026.

Days Until Canvas Launch in Fall

What Can I Do Now?

Instructors: Start getting familiar with Canvas now. Review introductory Canvas guides, watch overview videos, and explore Canvas using Instructure’s free version while Lane’s Canvas environment is still being configured. Lane instructors are expected to receive access to Canvas by May 1, 2026, with additional training to follow. Note: if you build course content in the free version you’ll have to go through an export & import process to use it at Lane.
Students: No action is needed right now. Courses and student enrollments will remain in Moodle through Summer 2026, and Canvas will become the official LMS beginning in Fall 2026.
Staff: If you use Moodle for non-instructional or special-use purposes, contact the Academic Technology Center at atc@lanecc.edu. We can help you review your current use case and plan next steps.
Deans and Directors: Encourage instructors to make a plan now for the Canvas transition. That may include setting aside time to learn the platform, identifying areas where they need to build proficiency, and preparing to review and update course content after migration.