Canvas Badges/Credentials Release Notes (2023-10-30)

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In this Canvas Badges/Credentials release (30 October), a custom date range filter is available when filtering analytics. Additionally, a date restriction update is available when managing badges.

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• Updated Features
• Analytics
• Date Range Filter
• Badges
• Date Restriction Update

Updated Features

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Analytics

Date Range Filter

Beta Environment Availability	Not available in the beta environment
Production Environment Availability	2023-10-30
Location to Enable Feature	None
Name of LTI Tool	None
Permissions	Issuer
Related APIs	None
Affects User Interface	Yes
Affected User Roles and Areas	Admin, Instructors, Analytics
Related Ideas	[Badges] Canvas Credentials Analytics Should Include Specific Date Ranges

Summary

A custom date range filter is available on the Organizational Analytics, Issuer Analytics and Badge Analytics pages. 

Change Benefit

This update allows users to tailor their analysis to specific time periods, enhancing the accuracy and relevance of their insights and actions. 

Feature Workflow

Organization Analytics Date Drop Down Menu

To filter data using custom date ranges, click the Date drop-down menu [1], then click the Custom button [2].

Date Picker

Use the date picker to select a date range.

Selected Dates Display in Date Drop Down Menu

Once selected, the date range displays.

Additional Details

This update is available to Canvas Credential users only.

Badges

Date Restriction Update

Beta Environment Availability	Not available in the beta environment
Production Environment Availability	2023-10-30
Location to Enable Feature	None
Name of LTI Tool	Canvas Credentials
Permissions	None
Related APIs	None
Affects User Interface	Yes
Affected User Roles and Areas	Admin, Instructors, Course Badges
Related Ideas	None

Summary

In the Canvas course badges tab of the Group Setup page, the Date Restriction field displays for all requirement types when managing badges.

Change Benefit

This update provides instructors the flexibility to set date restrictions for additional badge requirement types.

Feature Workflow

Badges Add Date Button Displays

Once a badge requirement is selected, click the Add Date button [1]. Then, select the desired date using the date picker [2].

Additional Details

Previously, the Date Restriction field only displayed when Percentage was selected as the requirement type. Additionally, this update is available to Canvas Credential users only.

Release Notes Change Log

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Date
2023-10-30	Published Release Notes