Community Help

ldoughty · 2015-12-08

Hello everyone, I'm a new Canvas Admin for my university, and I'm trying to find an answer that doesn't seem to be available online anywhere. Help would be appreciated. We have 4 "Grading Schemes" on the account level set up. When an instructor ...

shane_ohara · 2015-12-08

Hello,Our Law school gives all students an ‘exam ID’ which is a unique number they use to identify themselves on their exam so the instructor does not know who they are. Does anyone know if there is a way to enter grades/do grading activities seeing ...

baxl · 2015-12-07

Is there a way to find out who copied a course and the date? There were some course copies made of Master courses and I want to be able to find out who made the copies and the date.

dwjones · 2015-12-07

On Friday, December 4th UAB experienced intermittent issues with CAS authentication to Canvas. Over the course of the day there were recurring periods of 60-75 seconds where no CAS validation traffic was returning - each was then followed by flurry ...

caitlin_stiles · 2015-12-03

Hello Everyone,I'm moving this post over from another page as it was suggested that one of the Instructional Designers might be able to help. I'm currently using Canvas as the platform for a resource development project for some of the staff at our u...

jelfrink · 2015-12-02

Is there a way for students to type in the accents in Spanish other than copying it from a word processing program?

jjohnson6 · 2015-12-02

An instructor wants to assign points to students who simply submit a post to a discussion forum (i.e. she does not want to manually grade the posts). Students will get full credit upon submission. How can we set up the discussion to shoot 10 points t...

Heidi_Ross · 2015-12-02

So I suddenly have teachers who can't see grade totals when they pull individual student's grades. I know this has to be part of the recent release but I cannot find it except 1 area that says in the grade book totals can be changed to points/ percen...

cochranm · 2015-12-02

I am attempting to use Canvas to build some modules for co-curricular experiences, and to develop some professional development modules for faculty and staff as well as student workers. I've been searching for ways to make content visible to only cer...

snugent · 2015-12-01

I played around with the ePub option a bit today (See Canvas Beta Release Notes (2015-11-30)). Here are some of my findings. I am not an ePub expert but I really love the potential this feature can have so I would love to hear from others on how they...

mcgrail_jennife · 2015-12-01

Or is Theme Editor only accessible to Admin's and for Global Settings?Some teachers expressed an interest in different backgrounds and themes for their courses. I"m not sure where that is set up--I don't see Theme Editor as an option inside a course...

jhouder · 2015-12-01

Most webcams students use to submit homework videos are capable of shooting in 16:9, but the video input recorded through Canvas is set at 4:3. Is there a way to tell Canvas to record in 16:9? Having students record in another program and upload thei...

baxl · 2015-11-30

Does anyone have any code they can share to create a course role with the following permissions. can view contentcan view gradebookcannot edit gradecan view quizzes questions, but cannot view exam questions (midterm and final exams)Basically, the us...

awilliams · 2015-11-30

I know I am! And what's worse, this investigation is never more than a confirmation of what the faculty and student are already seeing along with some additional information from page view history. None of this really helps investigate whether or not...

bradleyt · 2015-11-30

I created a Pinned discussion and want to arrange the posts from newest to oldest instead of the default oldest to newest. Other than clicking and dragging, is there a way to do this?

thunt1 · 2015-11-25

Does anyone know of a way to allow collapsible panels to work within Canvas? Ideally it would work with an html page in Files.

watsonnk · 2015-11-24

Many people using gradebook probably need to audit their grades from time to time, indeed their institute may require it.When you exceed even a fairly modest number of grade entries in a course, gradebook history stops reporting anything at all.Quest...

vrs07nl · 2015-11-24

Blackboard Teaching & Learning Roadmap (November 2015) video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbuCKEqn9JE

cms_hickss · 2015-11-24

Has anyone else noticed that calendar entry titles no longer word-wrap? That the titles just cut-off.Would anyone happen to know what the character length is for Calendar entry titles?Example:

baxl · 2015-11-23

I have a master course and a live course and the live course quiz question types on some questions are different. A student took the exam and wasn't able to answer some questions because the question types were incorrect, so an essay box and fill in...

Adrienne_J_Gaut · 2015-11-20

Has anyone heard of or found a clever technique that students can use to view/Preview course files (linked in a Page/etc. or from Files or /files) that will mask the fact that they did view/download the file? I've done things every which way from Sun...

DanBurgess · 2015-11-18

We have more than one unit (sub account) on our campus that utilizes a separate SIS system from the other units.Currently we appoint an SIS admin for the unit and allow them to upload the SIS update; that is being done via the UI.Given the problems t...

irishb · 2015-11-17

As a college that uses narrative evaluation rather than letter grades,our campus would greatly appreciate the ability to customize this particular course navigation link (at the account-level).And if this is currently possible, we'd love to know how ...

kona · 2015-11-17

It just came to my attention that right now there is no way to delete chat messages in Canvas. We had a situation where a student posted private/confidential information in a chat session with an Instructor and since we can't delete it we are now for...

bent_kure · 2015-11-17

At the University of Oslo, we are using Camtasia Studio to record and produce mini-lectures. The final product consist of a folder that contains 8 files of the following types: html, xml, css, swf, mp4, png. Is there a simple way to import/embed thes...

Amanda_L_Albrig · 2015-11-16

I have faculty who have created quizzes in Canvas, but have later realized that they'd like those quiz questions to be added to question banks. From what I can see, it is possible to add a question bank question to a quiz, but not the reverse. Can so...

sulbert · 2015-11-13

Using Tabs in Your Canvas CourseVideo Link - http://screencast.com/t/y8kKgBuGOWT8 Utilizing tabs in your course may be a good idea for a variety or reasons.Aesthetics – Tabs can improve your course design by making your course more visually appealing...

jordan · 2015-11-12

The @jivedocs_unfede has provided Canvas users with a guide on how to cross-list sections in a course but does not have a tutorial video for cross-listing in this community. I was recently speaking with a Community Member and he loves the video ...

bxb11 · 2015-11-12

I'm working on a Canvas Gradebook hands-on, online training session for instructors. I'd like to provide each participant access to an individual, populated Canvas Gradebook so they can experiment during the session.  Is this possible? Any advice is...

rgibson1 · 2015-11-11

We just completed our annual student (and faculty) tech survey. We do it each year, then look at trend analysis. It's based on the EDUCAUSE (ECAR) research instrument. It's pretty comprehensive. (The results are 85 pages.) n= 1,100. As it relates to ...

shirenv · 2024-09-09

I'm excited to share an upcoming event that reflects our commitment to keeping you informed and at the forefront of our product evolution. We know how much you care about staying up to speed on product updates, so Instructure New and Next will walk y...

jperkins · 2024-09-03

We're adding some new functionality to allow customization options for Canvas Username/Password logins.

SamGarza1 · 2024-09-03

Originally slated for an earlier release, we have decided to shift the full launch of Checkpoints to Q4, with the beta version available in October and the production release scheduled for November.

RyanNorton · 2024-08-27

Given the busy back-to-school season, our team has been revisiting our Canvas Deploy Schedule to ensure we can minimize any potential disruptions. As a result our Beta and Production deploys have been delayed by 24 hours.

SamGarza1 · 2024-08-21

We're exploring new possibilities for Canvas Group functionality, including the option for private groups and we'd love your input!

RaviKoll · 2024-08-21

Announcing a new feature preview available in Canvas. Read on to learn about our redesigned rubrics and join us in the Enhanced Rubrics User Group to provide feedback and stay up to date on future developments.

TamasBalogh · 2024-08-16

On August 14th, 2024, we deployed an option in Discussions that allows you to disallow threaded replies. This feature was previously available in the legacy Discussions but was missing in the redesigned version. As a result, some of you may have noti...

SamGarza1 · 2024-08-15

As we continue to innovate and improve Canvas, we are excited to share some new features designed to make your experience more seamless and efficient.

sgergely · 2024-08-14

We are committed to providing a reliable and efficient service for your data needs, and as part of this commitment, we will be performing scheduled maintenance on our CD2 API infrastructure. This maintenance is essential for ensuring continued perfor...

teryn_odom · 2024-08-08

We’ve accomplished a lot and are continuing to invest in improving all things LTI to ensure that you can better understand, manage, and deepen adoption of your LTI tools.

RyanNorton · 2024-08-02

We have heard from many of you regarding the evolving ecosystem around access token usage and we wanted to share our upcoming plans and strategies.

TamasBalogh · 2024-08-02

Hello Community Members, I’m Tamas Balogh, the new Product Manager for Discussions. Some of you might remember me from when I was the Technical Product Manager for New Quizzes. I left Instructure in March, but I'm excited to announce that I’m back!

DanaOkerlund · 2024-08-01

For reference: Link to New Quizzes End of Quarter Update Q1 - 2023 New Quizzes News In the past quarter, we've been hard at work bringing valuable updates to New Quizzes that enhance its functonality and usability. One of the key updates is the ab...

AllisonHowell · 2024-07-31

We heard your feedback—the extra step to set due dates is too much. Within the next month, the edit pages for assignments, quizzes, and discussions will revert to their previous design, while preserving the new features for selective module release a...

CarlySteenstra · 2024-07-30

Instructure is committed to enhancing the management and use of LTI (Learning Tool Interoperability) apps within Canvas to be as efficient and impactful as possible. We are also dedicated to providing our partners with outstanding integrated experien...

sgergely · 2024-07-25

We've made important updates to our DAP CLI documentation, including new resource links, detailed explanations on queries, and guidance on datasets and namespaces. Coming soon, the DAP CLI will support secure connections to MySQL and PostgreSQL, bett...

jcrossonhill · 2024-07-19

At InstructureCon we heard from several of you that migrating from LTI 1.1 to 1.3 has been a challenge. We wanted to ease this as much as possible for both tool developers as well as users of their tools, so we have created this best practices guide....

shirenv · 2024-07-16

We just wrapped our 14th InstructureCon last week in Las Vegas! Our team gathered with nearly 3,000 customers and partners from across the globe for over 260 inspiring sessions. The temperature outside soared to over 115 degrees, but inside, the atmo...

Dalma_Schnell · 2024-07-15

We're changing your Portfolium Outcomes Assessment Grade Exchange LTI experience. Starting August 5th, to align with new web standards and boost security, the Grade Exchange LTI will open exclusively in a new tab.

annalindsay · 2024-07-12

Discover how global collaboration is driving innovation and shaping the future of Canvas LMS. Dive into the highlights of our latest discovery session and see how we're committed to enhancing the educational experience for our diverse user community.

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...

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