Hello, I understand there are 2 API's lets say the regular API:Accounts - Canvas LMS REST API Documentation (instructure.com)and Data Access Platform Libraryinstructure-dap-client · PyPIIs it ok to use both, or is one going away?Thanks!Karl

What is the latest progress on incorporating the Rich Text Editor in messages or course emails?Our institution primarily communicates via Canvas messages and email. We need more formatting options when sending messages to students. 

Can someone provide instructions on how to upload Rubrics created in Microsoft Excel? Thank you. 

Hello, everyone! I'm having trouble finding a feature that prevents teachers from changing their Front Page selection on their Blueprint courses. We'd like to maintain a consistent student/parent user experience for each course's Home Page when they...

Hi all,I’ve been trying to create an import by converting a CSV file to a QTI file so that it creates a classic quiz and so far I’ve managed to have a quiz created with these types of questions:-Multiple choice (MC)-Multiple answers (MR)-True/False (...

Just started back up with Canvas for my organization.  I've noticed that Unsplash isn't there, so what do you use for stock images in Canvas now? 

Assume I create an individual assignment--Let's call it "Homework One."  I assign it for 4 students to do individually, due on April 1. (This is NOT a group assignment!)  In the Canvas calendar on April 1, each student will see this exact wording, in...

Is there a way to create group assignments so that everyone can see the grades and the feedback provided on an assignment?

The teachers in my department collaborated to create a centralized repository of resources for our students as a standalone course.  We would like to create a link from each of our courses to this repository of resources.  I would like to know what i...

I have some rubrics made in the Canvas course I am working on. When I want to attach one of those rubrics to an assignment I have created, Canvas makes me search through all of the courses I have taught. Is there a way to filter this to just see the ...

I teach high school science--usually chemistry but occasionally I'll be handed a couple sections of something else. Also, I'm in Texas, and we're adopting new-to-us standards in the fall (about a decade behind NGSS). When my district first switched t...

Hello, I'm an admin and wondering if there is a solution for archiving old courses. In our district we have courses from 2017 so our list is very long. I’m aware of the new K16 archiving solution but was wondering if it is possible to do it outside o...

Hi all, I am interested in acquiring expertise in the technical aspects of what is possible in canvas, but I'm not sure where to get started learning. Is there a set of videos or technical reference document on how to do all of the possible things wi...

Hi everyone, I am wondering, after setting up a requirement, for example, 'mark as done' on specific pages, if I need to report on how many students have completed which pages, is there any data or a download available that shows how many students ha...

When working with multiple sections of the same course, we created "course shells" within Canvas for each course and only gave access to the subject matter expert (who was not the same as the faculty/instructor). We only created one weekly Rise modul...

The update completed in the last 24 hours, reduced the size of the vertical and horizontal scroll bars in the gradebook.  They are VERY hard to grab with a mouse and are increasing the time it takes to grade my student's work.  All the teachers in my...

Hi Everyone!We are in the process of starting a new school, and we will be using Edmentum Courseware for our curriculum and building it into Canvas.  I’ve already set up the LTI link between the two, and I’m able to populate content into Canvas using...

I am building a course and the Admin. want my photo and name remove. It has no students at this stage but I cannot seem to remove the photo or name. I understand it will not likely remain at after the course copy stage but this is causing stress from...

Hi, I have been checking the settings if there is a way to enable or disable the Student Interaction Report option when accessed through 'People' in a course as it is not showing on my end. Please see attached screenshot below.    I am able to access...

Is there any possibility of enrolling multiple users to a course through Canvas live APIs.If yes , How to do that ?

Is anyone using Canvas for rank, tenure, promotion?   We have been using a commercial product which is a considerable financial outlay as well as a substantial cost in human capital.  We think Canvas could be a solution to the issue.  We could ideall...

Like a PDF or Excel doc?

Hello! While participating in an open-access course, I came upon a submission panel (widget?) that enables drag and drop file uploads. I've attached a screenshot. Can anyone point me towards the source? I sent the screenshot to my college's Canvas ad...

I'm having trouble with Ally. The gas gauge icon that normally appears on an image after adding to a page or as an icon in Files is not appearing. I've refreshed multiple times, logged out and back in, and that does not fix the issue. I can see the A...

Hello!I work in accessibility of online courses.  I recommend instructors write alternative text to be as extensive as needed to relay the essential detail or data of an image or graphic to students. While Canvas has an excellent platform that allows...