Student Information for Canvas

Whenever you interact with Flinders Learning Online (FLO), you’re using the Flinders Learning Management System (LMS). FLO is the teaching and communication tool for topics at Flinders University; each topic you’re enrolled has its own page in FLO. You’re probably used to using it to find topic information, watch lecture recordings, participate in online discussions, submit your assignments, and view your grades.

Flinders University has made the decision to transition the platform we use as our Learning Management System from Moodle to Canvas from January 2023.

So why the change?

Throughout 2022 we reviewed our LMS and have gathered great feedback from many of our students and staff. Taking this feedback into account we believe we will get a better overall learning and teaching experience from Canvas.

Canvas is very user-centred and can be accessed via an app, so you can learn anywhere, on any device. Canvas integrates with Microsoft products so online classes will take place on Teams; you can engage with teaching staff and other students in a range of ways on the Canvas platform.

We are managing a staged roll-out of Canvas throughout 2023, so we can best support our teaching staff to make the transition. As a result, not all topics will be available in Canvas straight away, and you many need to learn across the two LMS platforms (Moodle and Canvas).

How does this impact me?

• If your topic is listed below, you’ll be learning that topic in Canvas.
• If your topic is not listed below, you will be learning in Moodle and make the move across later.

Once you’ve enrolled in a topic, you’ll have access to the relevant platform. Keep an eye out for the banner at the top of your learning homepage which can help direct you to where you’ll need to go. The first time you enrol in a topic taught in Canvas you’ll get access to the introductory course ‘Passport to Canvas’ to help you navigate the new platform.

Where do I go for help?

We are here to help you with all your enquiries.

• Canvas has 24/7 support via email, telephone, and chat-bot options.
• All students, regardless of which platform you’re learning in, can contact the Flinders FLO helpdesk (9am-5pm ACDT Monday to Friday) on 1300 354 633, select option 3 and speak with one of our staff.

For more information, visit the Canvas website.

Canvas topics available from 3/1/23 to 24/2/23

Canvas topics available from 27/2/23 to 21/7/23