Using Migrated Content in Canvas

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Course Migration Overview

The University of Miami worked with Canvas and K-16 to migrate eligible Blackboard course content into Canvas. Migrated courses are content-only copies and are not connected to CaneLink or intended to be used directly for instruction.

Faculty can review migrated courses and import materials they want to reuse into their official Canvas course shells.

  • 2024–2026: Eligible Blackboard course materials were migrated into Canvas.
  • 2021–2027: Blackboard course resources, enrollment information, and grade records are being retained according to the University’s archival and record-retention procedures.

Using Migrated Content:

Migrated content may require updates or corrections before it is reused. Faculty who want to use migrated Blackboard materials should review the content, import the selected materials into their official Canvas course shell, and verify that everything functions correctly.

Cards

1. Review

  • Log in to Canvas (canvas.miami.edu).
  • Go to Courses → All Courses to locate courses labeled "migrated."
  • Review content, structure, assignments, and links.

2. Import

3. Publish

How To Use Migrated Content and Templates:

Explore available Canvas training and support resources.

Which Migrated Course Content Is Available?

Eligible Blackboard course content from the following semesters has been migrated and is now available in Canvas:

  • Spring 2024–Fall 2024
  • Spring 2025
  • Summer 2025
  • Fall 2025
  • Spring 2026
  • Summer 2026

VIEW MIGRATED CONTENT IN CANVAS

Important IMPORTANT: As of Fall 2026, Canvas is the University of Miami’s only LMS for instruction. Blackboard is now in archive mode and is no longer used for teaching.

How Can I See Migrated Courses?

Access your migrated course content in Canvas!

  • Sign in at canvas.miami.edu with your University of Miami credentials.
  • Once signed in to Canvas, select Courses and then All Courses.
    • Migrated courses are clearly marked as "migrated" in both the course ID and name.
    • For 2025 courses: Review a Migration Exception Log for anything that will require fixing manually. Access Pages, and All Pages, then click Migration Exception Log. 

Please note:

  • You can modify course material or copy it into your active course shell and make changes as needed.
  • Review guidance on items that migrate automatically and those that require manual transfer.

Reviewing Migrated Content

K-16 was used to migrate eligible 2025–2026 Blackboard courses while preserving supported content such as course structures, quizzes, and question pools.

Canvas’ standard migration service was used to transfer eligible 2024 courses. Although most course content migrated successfully, differences between Blackboard and Canvas may require some materials, settings, or tools to be manually adjusted.

Possible Manual Adjustments:

Use the guide below to understand how common Blackboard items may appear in Canvas and identify content that requires additional review. Migrated items generally fall into one of three categories:

✓ Expected to work, ⚠ May need adjustment, or ✖ Requires manual correction or rebuilding.

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  • Details of Migrated Content Items

    Blackboard Item New Equivalent Details
    Announcements Canvas Announcements ✓ Migrates well
    ⚠ Formatting cleanup
    ✖ Scheduled dates must be re-set
    Assignments Canvas Assignments ✓ Content migrates
    ⚠ Settings may not transfer (submission type, attempts, groups)
    ✖ Some transfer as quizzes and must be rebuilt
    Blogs / Journals Canvas Discussions ✓ Content migrates as discussions
    ⚠ Format and structure may change
    ✖ No 1:1 tool; must redesign
    Content Items (text, images, files) Canvas Pages ✓ Most content transfers
    ⚠ Images/videos may need reauthorization
    ✖ Some embeds must be fixed
    Discussion Boards Canvas Discussions ✓ Prompts migrate
    ⚠ Some import as pages
    ✖ Student replies may appear and must be deleted
    External Links / Course Links External Links ✓ Most transfer
    ✖ Some links break; use Link Validator
    External Tool Links (Publisher) External Tools ✓ Many transfer
    ⚠ Tools must be reauthorized
    ✖ Some links must be rebuilt
    Files (PDF, PPT, DOC) Canvas Files ✓ Most files migrate
    ⚠ Embedded images/file may not show
    ✖ Missing/large videos may require reupload
    Folders / Learning Modules Canvas Modules ✓ Structure migrates
    ⚠ Deep nesting becomes long modules. Sub-folders are text headers.
    ✖ May require reorganization
    Grade Center Weighted Categories Assignment Groups & Weights ✓ Graded items migrate
    ⚠ Gradebook layout differs
    ✖ Weighted columns must be rebuilt
    Tests / Quizzes Classic & New Quizzes ✓ Questions migrate. Check question formatting and functionality.
    ⚠ Some question elements (images, tables, formulas) may need to be reviewed for accuracy
    ✖ Some must be converted to New Quizzes. Some Exams/Tests may migrate into Canvas Assignments
    Question Pools Question Banks / Item Banks ✓ Most transfer
    ⚠ Some edits needed (images/tables/format)
    ✖ Must convert Classic Banks to Item Banks
    Adaptive Release Rules Module Requirements ✓ Content moves, restrictions may not
    ✖ Release conditions must be rebuilt
    Rubrics Canvas Rubrics ✓ Rubrics transfer
    ⚠ Minor formatting issues
    ✖ Must reattach to assessments
    Syllabus Canvas Page ✓ Migrates as a page
    ⚠ Formatting differences
    ✖ Must rebuild in Syllabus tool if desired
    Surveys Classic Quizzes
    Or New Quizzes (ungraded)    		 ✓ Content transfers
    ⚠ Text may vary
    ✖ Some settings must be rebuilt
    Kaltura / Bb Videos Kaltura Media ✓ Many links work
    ⚠ Some need reauthorization
    ✖ Broken embeds must be repaired
    Non-Kaltura Videos Embedded / Linked Media ✓ Some play
    ⚠ Some import as links
    ✖ Some must be re-embedded
    Wikis Pages / Assignments / Discussions ✓ Content appears usually as a Page
    ⚠ Formatting may be lost
    ✖ No 1:1 tool—must rebuild

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