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ljensen1 · 2018-09-28

Hello! I am working a Canvas implementation for an Executive Education program and looking for recommendations around LTI's or APIs that would allow for more comprehensive group creation functionality, (beyond the discussion group creation). Our prog...

naomi2 · 2018-09-28

Hi BrainsTrust,I know it's possible to migrate from Blackboard to Canvas, is it possible to do the reverse? Don't fret Canvas-folk, we're not leaving the platform but I'd rather have my teaching material exported into BB rather than have to set it up...

parmana · 2018-09-25

When I Reply to an Inbox message, does the Reply appear in the Sent items?It seems that it doesn't. I just replied to a student's message through InBox, but I do not see any record of that reply in the Sent items.Is this intended behavior?If so, is ...

kathryn_phillip · 2018-09-25

My school is still shifting students around, and so some are getting transferred to different class periods, which are different sections this year for me for my Canvas. Unfortunately, none of their assignments are transferring with them. Do my kids ...

Jul_Cro · 2018-09-24

Today, an instructor is grading his assignment submissions in Speedgrader. When he submits a comment this error occurs: "An error occurred updating this assignment"So, you'll notice that you cannot see the comment anymore. In order for the instructor...

jamie_nelson · 2018-09-23

I am trying to create quizzes for my math students to take. I love that I am able to insert equations into the question box, but I have not been able to use this same feature when it comes to answers. Any suggestions or is this not a possibility?

w210477964 · 2018-09-22

Hello, i am having problems using the lockdown browser for my exam on canvas. I have downloaded it and set it up, But every time i try to start my exam it says i need a lockdown browser. I watched many videos and it says i should enter the exam throu...

evan2 · 2018-09-21

Hello everyone! I am brand new to Canvas, and loving it! I have a problem, however:In the school I work at, we have rolling admissions. Every ~1 month we will have 6 new students start a new classes. Each student will go through the exact same materi...

cslove · 2018-09-21

How do I reset or clear an assignment a student has submitted? For example, the student uploaded the wrong file. How do clear it so she can submit again?

joannal_lau · 2018-09-21

Hello!I know you can upload grades via the CSV and import option, but is there a way to import comments from a CSV file for an assignment?Thanks!

rsardenberg · 2018-09-20

Hi, I have a student that requires different quiz allotted time than the rest of the class due to disability. How do I create a duplicate of the quiz? That way I can assign the quiz with more allotted time only to that student... Thanks!

tabitha_hornyak · 2018-09-20

Wondering if there is a way to connect ExamN / eMedley to Canvas?

jacobtowne7 · 2018-09-19

Hi stefaniesanders‌Thank you for your reply on the previous discussion Creating an inviting course home page here is the information, i think some Canvas users may be interested in this type of homepage. Now please bear with me as I have been teachin...

jrider · 2018-09-17

Dear Colleagues,As part of the ID2ID peer mentoring program led by Penn State and Educause, my colleague and I are seeking input from other colleges & universities around distance education policies and growth. We both work in small institutions and...

tsmith14 · 2018-09-17

Does anyone know who to remove courses from the Calendar? Or hide them? We have a number of test courses that we would like to not see in the Calendar.

venitk · 2018-09-16

I found couple of old threads about this issue, but they seem to indicate that the problem has been fixed, but it doesn't seem like it has. I created a rubric through outcomes. This rubric would be used for all the discussions in the course. I saved ...

richvl17 · 2018-09-16

When you are posting a discussion question is there a spell check link? In the old portal we had there was. If so where do I find it?Thank yu

lora_penola · 2018-09-16

Hello! We need our Heads of Schools to have ACT AS USER access. However, we can only give them access to sub-accounts since we do not want them to have full access to our Board Room course. We created sub-accounts and placed them as admin in those. I...

mrivera3438 · 2018-09-16

Buen diaEl foro 3.1 no me permite someter tarea del foro.Traducido del Traductor de GoogleSubject: ForumBody: good dayForum 3.1 does not allow me to submit the forum's task.

colin_west · 2018-09-15

Hello, I want to know if it is possible to get Canvas to automatically mark an assignment as "missing" after the due date and/or last available date for the assignment has passed. This seems to happen for assignments where, for example, the student h...

heatherlbrown77 · 2018-09-14

I have seen so many great tutorials about how to create a responsive table using CSS. However, our institution has CSS disabled. So, I am left with HTML and creativity. I have tried everything that I know. Does anyone know of a way to make a table re...

josiah_r_rippet · 2018-09-14

To whom it may concern,I am trying to grade an assignment in Canvas but the SpeedGrade screen is stuck on the Loading Screen. How do I get SpeedgGrader to work?Sincerely,Josiah Rippetoe

venitk · 2018-09-13

Hi IDs,I'm trying to figure out when to use calendar events vs. when to do "to-dos" on the calendar. Specifically I'm wondering about the second date for discussions (you know, there's the due date and then there's the date for replies to other stude...

covel · 2018-09-12

How can I ensure the Modules can be viewed by students? In my course the Modules section is greyed out. In student view Modules is not visible. Modules are loaded into the student view in the Navigation section and all items in the Modules are publis...

matt6 · 2018-09-12

We are looking for means in situations where we have to process large batch enrollments by means of SIS while retaining the teachers ability to delete the users from their courses should they wish. The use case is very large courses that are either ...

schuelcc · 2018-09-12

Some of our teachers are getting this message when using Speed Grader and some students are receiving it when submitting assignments. "Your LTI tool has been misconfigured, please contact your institution's Canvas Admin." When I look at the app conf...

dkatugampola · 2018-09-12

Hi All,Canvas currently does not support restricted TA access such as only homework or quizzes. They give full access to assignment group for anyone who has a TA role in your course. Due to confidentially rule, I do not want my undergraduate TAs to a...

vpisula · 2018-09-11

Imported a course from Moodle. Basically there are a lot of files that I need to move to different modules. Is there a way to select multiple files for movement at once?

runtzj · 2018-09-11

I am having trouble syncing my grades from Canvas to Powerteacher Pro (first year using PTP, had no issues with regular PS). When I go to sync a grade, I'm getting this error: "Grading Category missing for assignment." However, the assignment has the...

jonesjudy · 2018-09-11

For example: How do I do "this"?

SamGarza1 · 2024-07-05

I wanted to share a final update on the Discussions/Announcements Redesign before it becomes officially enforced on July 20th.

KevinMeredith · 2024-07-01

On June 15, 2024, the Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite (LucidChart and LucidSpark) was made generally available to all Canvas customers. This integration gives educators and students alike an elevated teaching and learning experience in Canvas throug...

GergelyTar · 2024-07-01

We are thrilled to announce that our Admin Analytics feature in Canvas is now being migrated to the Data Access Platform (DAP). This transition brings a host of benefits, ensuring a more efficient, consistent, and insightful experience for all users.

SamGarza1 · 2024-06-24

In our continuous effort to enhance the Canvas experience, we're excited to share the latest updates and improvements we've made based on your feedback. Over the past few months, our dedicated team has been hard at work addressing key user pain point...

AllisonHowell · 2024-06-17

Plus pages, ungraded discussions, an “assign to” makeover, and more!

SamGarza1 · 2024-06-14

At Canvas, we continuously listen to your feedback to ensure that our tools meet your needs effectively. Based on the valuable insights we've gathered, we're making a temporary adjustment to our discussion redesign.

emilyk23 · 2024-06-13

Designed to meet the needs of young learners, explore how Canvas for Elementary fosters successful digital learning experiences.

AkosFarago · 2024-06-13

Learn about how you can easily move from Flip Assignments to video discussion boards in Canvas!

GergelyTar · 2024-06-06

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Analytics Hub, a new core feature of Canvas LMS, available starting July 9th, 2024. Designed to be a central library, Analytics Hub serves as a one-stop-shop for all your data and analytics needs.

sgergely · 2024-06-03

We are announcing the end of the beta for the older versions (0.x) of the DAP CLI as we fully transition to the latest and most advanced version, v1.1.0. This move ensures that all users are leveraging the improved performance, stability, and expande...

KataKeri · 2024-06-03

We will be upgrading to the latest versions of jQuery and jQuery UI. If your institution uses custom JS/CSS, we recommend checking your beta instances.

SamGarza1 · 2024-05-31

We're excited to share an important update regarding the release of our eagerly awaited feature, Discussion Checkpoints.

Auburn · 2024-05-30

Major web browsers are beginning to phase out support for third-party cookies, a change that may have a significant impact on the functionality of LTI tools integrated with learning management systems such as Canvas. Although this change will not dir...

zachp · 2024-05-29

Together with our customers, we've identified several areas where AI can profoundly enhance our platform. One of these is using AI to build efficiencies and increase capacity for educators and administrators. Specifically, AI can streamline tedious t...

AlexisNast · 2024-05-24

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the Lucid integration in Canvas LMS, now available in beta. This integration promises to enhance your teaching and learning experiences.

SamGarza1 · 2024-05-22

In March, we formed a dedicated team to tackle some long-standing user pain points, focusing on those small yet persistent issues that have been sources of irritation. We also focused our time on enhancements that enrich the experience of our educato...

IsaacMoore · 2024-05-20

Starting June 19th, 2024, all HTTP responses from Canvas will transition to full lowercase response header names to align with industry best practices. This change impacts API users, browser users, and other clients.

jsailor · 2024-05-19

The Canvas Product Team is embarking on a series of live discovery sessions with users to gather feedback and co-create with some of our customers. Read on to learn about our first session.

SamGarza1 · 2024-05-17

For the past many weeks and months, my team and I have been seeking customer feedback for our ongoing redesign work for Discussion and Announcements.

AlexSlaughter · 2024-05-17

The most recent New Quizzes update sparked a lot of feedback, much of it expressing frustration about the known issue related to course files in item banks. Copying a course does not automatically change the links in an item bank, so when you use a q...

MPioRoda · 2024-05-17

Now available in Beta: New Quizzes exporting as a Common Cartridge. While there will not be any user interface changes or changes to the workflow of exporting a common cartridge package, this work makes exporting more reliable because of the changes...

MPioRoda · 2024-05-16

The new Item Banks Sub-Account feature allows users to view and share item banks relevant to their current sub-account. This functionality makes lookup more convenient, by limiting the item banks listed to the current subaccount. Customers who have s...

zachp · 2024-04-30

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education is no longer a distant prospect – it's our present reality. At Instructure, we believe that this technology offers immense potential to revolutionize teaching and learning when it is implemented wi...

MPioRoda · 2024-04-22

Latest updates in New Quizzes for Quarter 1 2024, January to March.

RaviKoll · 2024-04-04

We're thrilled to give you an update on our progress and share insights into our timeline adjustments. Here's an exclusive sneak peek at the ongoing progress of our rubric redesign initiative.

AllisonHowell · 2024-03-25

Yes, it’s coming!

BobODell · 2024-03-20

Data Access Platform (DAP) CLI and Client Library v1.1.0 is now available. Version 1.1.0 is a fast follow to our GA release to address some community identified issues with a new feature enhancement to prepare us for future updates.

shirenv · 2024-03-19

The last ideas voting round didn’t go as planned. We want to respond and evolve.

AlexisNast · 2024-03-18

We know that the most powerful aspect of Canvas LMS is its flexibility and extensibility. With our 900+ integration partners, Canvas LMS offers educators the power to seamlessly leverage tools that are right for their students, teachers, and administ...

SamGarza1 · 2024-03-13

Today, we're reaching out with an update on the anticipated release of our new feature, Discussion Checkpoints.

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