Attention eClass and Canvas Users,

As we begin the last 2 terms (Spring and Summer 2025) using eClass, a number of changes are being rolled out across the Digital Learning Environment. Many new tools and features are coming into Canvas prior to our full transition to the new LMS in Fall 2025, and some of our other centrally supported teaching and learning services are also receiving some updates. We are also especially excited to introduce Wooclap, the new polling solution and student

Attention eClass users,

There will be a scheduled maintenance outage for eClass on Saturday, May 3rd 2025 from 12:00AM - 11:59PM (24 hours). This outage is required to perform infrastructure changes for eClass. 

Please note that while we have booked a 24-hour maintenance window, eClass will be available as soon as the required changes are complete. We will be sending an additional announcement once access to eClass has been restored.

eClass will be unavailable for the duration of

Attention eClass users,

We are pleased to announce an opportunity for U of A staff and faculty to request additional eClass course migrations to Canvas using the enhanced content conversion provided by K16. 

After the completion of our bulk migration of credit courses from Winter 2023 through to Winter 2025, our purchased contract with K16 still has 1000 unused migration slots left. To ensure we fulfill the maximum value of our contract and provide UofA faculty and staff with the opportunity to

UPDATE: This issue has been repaired. Users can complete eClass and Canvas course requests normally again.

Attention eClass and Canvas Users,

The course request system for creating courses on eClass and Canvas is currently experiencing an issue. Users trying to access the site will see the following error:

eClass developers are investigating. Thank you for your patience as we work towards resolving this issue.

Regards,
IST eClass Support

UPDATE: This issue has now been resolved and access to eClass has been restored.

Attention eClass users,

eClass users are currently encountering an error when they try to login to eClass:

This issue is preventing all access to eClass. IST analysts are investigating this issue and will provide an update as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience as we work towards a resolution to this issue.

Regards,

IST eClass