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Is there a way to turn off the blue dots/test a different grade feature? Our students are running into some confusion over why some grades have blue dots and why others do not. They also feel like the...

I am an LTI Tool Developer, and wish to test/assert my tool works correctly under canvas.I am using the FFT system - testing LTI 1.1 was fine - it's the default connection.To use LTI 1.3, https://comm...

Hi, I was trying to embed an external tool content inside RCE editor but I am getting a message as shown in attachment. Also I am unable to embed the content into the editor.

I am having one heck of a time getting into my assignments and quizzes...nothing is listed for me. I have tried reaching out to my instructor and Canvas...has anyone else had this issue and have any s...

I see that you can send all students an email by clicking "all in students" however my canvas does not have that option. I have over 100 students in my class and its a struggle to click everyone's nam...

I manage a large class (hundreds of students) and it is divided into sections based on days of the week. Some students change days from the "Monday" section to the "Tuesday" section, for example.I can...

Hello and thanks for helping.  I will be using CANVAS for the first time next year at a high school and am learning about setting up my class; I don't know much at this point about CANVAS.  I have man...

We currently have the following captures available for the 2022 PA Science standards: Pennsylvania > Academic Standards > Science, Environment, Ecology, Technology and Engineering (2022...

Per feedback from the state, we are updating our capture of the Civics and Government (Starting in 2023-2024) and Holocaust Education (Starting in 2023-2024) strands. The benchmarks tha...

I want to use the new quizzes in CANVAS but I would like to import my old questions. Is there a way to do that because i have tried three times today to import the question banks and they are not show...

Problem statement: Instructors cannot set up module requirements in a course in a way that allows students to choose which topics they wish to complete if they do not need to complete them all. This c...

Hi folks! I am working with an instructor at my college who wants to do some clean-up of their Canvas account. They've been using Canvas for seven years, teaching multiple classes nearly every quarter...

Problem statement: Rubric ranges are only available if faculty at a per-rubric level select the small check box per criteria that says "Range." This is a lot of manual clicks for faculty. Proposed so...

I am new in Mastery Connect, and I am not sure if this can be done...I want to build my item bank with rubric items so when I give a writing assignment, I can pull from these items to create a rubric ...

Problem statement: When using Canvas for Elementary on the Canvas App on iPads there is a color overlay on the banner of the course home page. This overlay cannot be removed except by turning off Home...

Problem statement: When you login to IOS Mobile App. After you select on a course card - white text overlays with the name of the course and term over the course image. This spoils the view and on an ...

Problem statement: Mobile phone app does not default to the course home page but shows a repeat of the course card instead. When you login to Mobile App as teacher or student - you see all your course...

Problem statement: 'Submit for student' is a new feature, since March 2023, that does not exist in the Mobile App. We would like say for a student who hands in homework (for example a drawn poster) in...

I am trying to download all submissions, so that I can share the files.  I am not seeing the option to "Download Submissions." I only see "Speedgrader" and how many need to be graded.  My students sub...

You can access Canvas through an institution-specific Canvas URL, your school's website, or a Canvas Mobile app. Learn more about computer and browser requirements for Canvas, accessib...

For best performance, Instructure products should be used on the current or previous major releases of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Because Instructure products are built using web...

If you cannot log in to Canvas, try using the steps below to log in to your account. If your account is associated with a Free-for-Teacher account, view more information about Logging i...

This document answers some of the most common questions about using pairing codes in Canvas. This document includes some of the most frequently asked questions about pairing codes, organized by user ...

Canvas includes a set of default notification settings you can receive for your courses. However, you can change the default settings by setting your own notification settings. These se...

In this video, you will learn about your Canvas Dashboard and Global Navigation links. You’ll also learn about navigating a course and accessing assignments. Last updated 2021-06-06   View this video ...

You can easily reply to any discussion. However, the reply option may vary depending upon how your instructor set up the discussion. Discussion replies can be edited or deleted, as long...

You can submit online assignments in Canvas using several submission types. Instructors can choose what kind of online submissions they want you to use. You may also have the option to ...

Your instructor may require you to submit a peer review of another student's assignment. To complete the assignment, you must review the student's assignment and add a comment in the co...

If your instructor allows file uploads as a submission type, you can upload a file from your computer as an assignment submission. Canvas converts specific file types as previews and su...

In this video, you will learn about the different ways you can submit assignments in Canvas.Last updated 2021-04-14   View this video in Vimeo     View the script for this video To view subtitles for...

If your institution has enabled profile pictures, you can add and change profile pictures in your account. If you do not see a placeholder picture in your user settings, your institutio...

As a student, you can generate a pairing code to link an observer to your Canvas account. You must create a separate pairing code for each observer who wants to link to your account. Fo...

If you do not already have a Canvas account, you need to create an account before you can log in to Canvas. If you are using Canvas through your institution, you will most likely alread...

You can embed an image file directly into discussion replies using the image icon. Images can be embedded from the web, or your Canvas user files. If a change is made to the source of y...

August 29, 2022   The item you were looking for has been archived.The question or URL was archived as it was authored before July 31, 2019.   Use the search bar (above) for the most accurate search r...

Some institutions may enable a feature in Canvas called Profiles. Profiles allows you to update your name, preferred contact methods, and any personal links for your account. Your profi...

In this video you will learn about viewing and accessing assignments in Canvas. Last updated: 2021-06-06   View this video in Vimeo   View the script for this video To view subtitles for this video, ...

Your instructor may choose to include comments directly in an assignment submission using inline comments, or annotations. If an assignment's submission details page includes a View Fee...

You can sign up for a group in your course if your instructor has enabled the self sign-up option. Note: If your instructor has disabled the People link in Course Navigation, you cannot...

To improve the overall Community experience, the Community Team is rolling out three rather significant updates during the week of June 5, 2023: Simplified top-level navigation - New navigation cues ...

We’ve shared this before, and we’re proud of the Community’s mission – Empowering people with information and opportunities for connection to use Instructure software successfully. And while each ste...

To improve the overall Community experience, the Community Team is rolling out two rather significant updates during the week of June 5, 2023: Simplified top-level navigation - New navigation cues in...

To improve the overall Community experience, the Community Team is rolling out two rather significant updates during the week of June 5, 2023: Simplified top-level navigation - New navigation cues in...

The Community is a never-ending haven of collaborative threads that capture learning, discovery, and growth. The Community Team organizes and upkeeps over 2,600 guides for the users of Canvas, Master...

  Introducing: Canvas Certified Technical Admin CCTA Now Available for Purchase! What’s Included in This Post?• CCTA is ready to launch!• All about what's included in the CCTA program• How to find out...

5 Golden Rings Giveaway: Instructure Learning Services What’s Included in This Post?• The one-stop-shop for our holiday giveaway! 'Tis the most wonderful time of the year! We are so excited to offer y...

Conferences, 'Cons, Virtuals, PDs, Instructional Days, Bootcamps, Fireside Chats. Whatever you call them, they fill us with ideas, knowledge and a burning desire to get back into action and put what ...

  Hi New Quizzes Users! We moved! It’s an exciting day as we unveil the New Quizzes Hub. You’ll still be able to use the top-level navigation to find this group. Canvas > Feature User Groups > New Qu...

Welcome to the Canvas Free-for-Teacher User Group! We're glad you're here and that you want to try Canvas using a Free-for-Teacher (FFT) account. What features are available in FFT accounts? Free-for-...

  What You Wish You Knew As a New Canvas Admin Gathering Ideas for Canvas Certified Admin What’s Included in This Post?• We're building Canvas Certified Admin (yay!)• We want to hear what your advice ...

The Dos and Don’ts of Icon Maker What’s Included in This Post?• ID Best Practices for the New Icon Maker• Do and Don’t Examples for the new Icon Maker   @Laurie_Norris and I are so excited to share th...

  Are you switching authentication methods and are worried about making a smooth transition? Don’t worry it is easier than you think. Below I have listed some of the tips and tricks I have picked up ...

Agenda This month we will be talking all things content management within Canvas. We all know that package changes, course updates and versioning control can equate to a stressful time for any provide...

  Dear Site-Based Leader, When educational friends think of Instructure, they often think of Canvas. The Canvas Learning Management System supports teaching and learning in both online and blended en...

Resources from Instructure’s Instructional Design Team There are so many resources out there for Canvas best practices and it can be so overwhelming to sift through it all! We thought we would simpli...

Resources from Instructure’s Instructional Design Team There are so many resources out there for Canvas best practices and it can be so overwhelming to sift through it all! We thought we would simpli...

New Quizzes Transition Toolkit If you’re ready to move, we’re ready to help. New Quizzes can elevate quizzing throughout your institution or school district, providing unparalleled features and fle...

Canvas Course Design with Accessibility in Mind: Making All Learners Feel At Home What’s Included in This Post?• Why We Built This Course• Purchase Options   Today my heart is overflowing with gratit...

Hola Comunidad! Si eres nuevo en Canvas o estás buscando orientación para realizar los primeros ajustes de tu curso en Canvas y página de inicio, ¡esta publicación es para ti! Cuando comenzamos con la...