About the Institution

Established in 1804, Ohio University is a distinguished public research university known for its rich academic legacy. The university is recognized nationally for its arts, journalism, business and medicine programs and for research and scholarship in avionics, biotechnology, communications, education, environmental studies, history, pipeline corrosion, physics and psychology.

To support its commitment to academic excellence, Ohio University began searching for a more modern, user-friendly learning management system. After a comprehensive evaluation that included input from students, faculty, and staff across its six campuses, Ohio University selected Canvas LMS and Impact by Instructure to modernize its learning experience and increase student success.

Key Insights

- In 2022, Ohio University’s faculty survey for the Spring semester showcased a notable increase in the use of its learning management system (LMS) and identified areas that required improvements to enhance the LMS experience.

- The Office of Information Technology (OIT) launched a thorough evaluation, gathering feedback from students, faculty, and staff across all campuses.

- Ohio University chose Canvas LMS as the preferred solution to bring more consistency to the student experience, improve faculty collaboration, and optimize campus resources.

- With Impact, a data & analytics tool within the Instructure Learning Platform, the university can use insights to make informed decisions, support LMS adoption, guide students and faculty through the upcoming migration, and evaluate technology usage over time.

- Ohio University wanted to offer its faculty tools that will help them to enhance the course design process and spend more time on instruction. Ohio University has a comprehensive transition plan to minimize potential disruption to students and faculty

Looking to learn more about Ohio University’s transition from Blackboard Learn to Canvas LMS? Download the case study below