Shasta College Quiz Migration: From Classic to New Quizzes

How to Convert Classic Quizzes to New Quizzes?

Depending on when you would like to begin the migration, you have two options:

Batch convert quizzes when you are copying an existing course to a new shell at the beginning of the semester (Recommended, it takes only 1 min to migrate quizzes)
Convert quizzes one by one manually during the mid-semester

For Instructors Who Are Using Question Banks

Converting Classic Quiz Question Banks to New Quiz Item Banks is a lengthy process. We're happy to handle the conversion for you. Please submit a ticket to us whenever you are ready to transition to New Quizzes.

At the Beginning of the Semester (Recommended)

Step 1

When you are copying an existing course to a new shell, select the Convert content to New Quizzes option.

Step 2

After the content is successfully imported, review all quiz content to ensure accuracy. If you find any issues, please submit a ticket to us.

Video Guide

During the Mid-Semester

Step 1

Click the three dots next to the quiz title

Step 2

Select Migrate, wait a few minutes, and the system will generate a New Quiz version

Step 3

Review the New Quiz carefully. If everything looks correct, you can delete the Classic Quiz version. If you find any issues, please submit a ticket to us.

Why Do We Need to Migrate to New Quizzes?

Canvas has nearly reached feature parity between Classic and New Quizzes. To avoid being impacted if Canvas sunsets Classic Quizzes without adequate notice, it’s important for us to be proactive and begin our official transition process.

As a nationally recognized model community college, we are proactively launching a three-semester quiz migration project from Fall 2026 to Fall 2027 to ensure all assessments are effectively converted and optimized for the new engine.

The Benefits of Using New Quizzes
Benefits	Explanations
More question types	e.g., categorization, ordering, stimulus, hotspot
More features	including shuffling both questions and answers and duplicating quizzes from the Quizzes page
Respondus LockDown Browser integration	Students can take quizzes in a regular web browser without switching to LockDown Browser (first-time setup still requires installing LockDown Browser)
Canvas tech support	Canvas has stopped updating Classic Quizzes and only provides support for New Quizzes

Project Timeline

For each phase, we will provide support and training along the way, including Canvas announcements, Welcome Back Day presentations, mid-semester training sessions, and both virtual and in-person office hours. We are also happy to offer customized sessions for your department meetings! All activities are flex eligible. Please keep an eye on our monthly Canvas announcements to learn more.

Quiz Migration Project Timeline: Fall 2026 - Fall 2027
Phase	Goal (Adoption %)	Project Highlights	What Should Instructors Do?
Phase 0: Now	20-22% of quizzes are New Quizzes.	Share the project timeline sitewide Invite pilot participants	Prepare for the upcoming transition as Canvas begins to phase out Classic Quizzes.
Phase 1: Fall 2026	22-40%	Faculty can manually select "Convert content to New Quizzes" when copying courses. Classic quiz creation disabled (Pilot Participants ONLY).	Attend training sessions and begin converting Classic Quizzes to New Quizzes. Contact us anytime for support.
Phase 2: Spring 2027	40-70%	The "Convert content to New Quizzes" option will be selected by default when faculty copy courses. Classic quiz creation will be disabled for all faculty; however, faculty can still edit their existing Classic Quizzes.	Continue converting Classic Quizzes to New Quizzes. Participate in training sessions and office hours; contact us anytime for support.
Phase 3: Fall 2027	70-100%	The "Convert content to New Quizzes" option will be mandatory when faculty copy courses.	Complete the fully transition to New Quizzes.

Other Resources and Supports

Have Questions?

If you encounter any course design or technology challenges while using Canvas, don't hesitate to submit a ticket to the Center for Online Learning and Teaching (COLT). We are always here to support you!

Submit A Ticket