Rutgers.eduThis chart is intended to help instructors locate tools from BlackBoard in Canvas. It will tell you the equivalent of those tools and options in Canvas, where to find them, and offers links to both text and video guides on how to use them.
| Blackboard | Equivalent in Canvas | How To |
|---|---|---|
| Announcements | Announcements | What are Announcements? |
| Course Task
Turnitin Assignment |
Assignments | What are Assignments? |
| Course Calendar | Calendar | What is the Calendar? |
| Collaborate Ultra
BlackBoard IM |
Chats
Conferences |
What is Chat? |
| Customizations | Import Content | What is the Course Import too? |
| Module Page
Content Page |
Modules | What are Modules? |
| Discussion Board | Discussions | What are Discussions? |
| Grade Center | Grades | What are Grades and the Gradebook? |
| Groups | Groups | What are Student Groups? |
| Send Mail | Conversations
Inbox |
How do I use Conversations? |
| Content – Files
Content Collection |
Files | What are Files? |
| Rich Content Editor | Rich Content Editor | What is the Rich Content Editor? |
| Properties | Settings | How do I use course settings? |
| Contacts | People | How do I use the People page? |
| Evaluation | Course Analytics | What are Analytics? |
| Content Area | Syllabus | How do I use the Syllabus? |
| Tests, Surveys, and Pools | Quizzes | What are Quizzes? |
| Wiki | Pages | How do I create a new page in my course? |
| Blackboard App | Mobile App | IOS Guide |
| Outcomes | What are Outcomes? |