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gumbelj · 2025-03-12

Our primary authentication method is M365/SAML.We have /login/canvas enabled as well.(1) On the Create Account page for our public, the form asks for course code, and several things, but it does NOT ask for email or have any verification using that e...

MichaelHarnett · 2025-03-12

When I give a unit test I have to have 2 versions of the test. The 2nd version is for my special ed students who get modifications to their test. When I go to Assign To, I end up typing 20 or so names of students from across all sections every time...

Gershwin · 2025-03-12

I have already completed the registration process and started the class. Now I discovered that there are three additional students who need to be included. However, the system is currently preventing me from registering them. Is there a solution to ...

koonc · 2025-03-12

I would like the grade book to have a status "Credit" in addition to none, late and missing. It would be helpful for students that have IEP's and 504 accommodations. I would like to acknowledge that the student completed the assignment to the best o...

OBHSDonohue · 2025-03-12

Hello All... Seemingly overnight, one of my teacher's has all of their active courses set to "unpublished" and all of the assignments disappeared. When we changed their courses back to "published", the assignments are still not showing up. Any though...

carla_macdonald · 2025-03-12

The page bumps up when I type in the Speedgrader feedback box, and my typing stops. Any ideas on how to correct this? It is very frustrating! I have updated the Apple machine to the latest Sequoia. I am using the Chrome browser, and I have cleared th...

RachelMxCarmich · 2025-03-11

Hi everyone, We're currently deploying Canvas Outcomes across one of our larger courses, and it's quite the lengthy and manual process. We're having to look up Course Learning Outcome alignments in our Curriculum Maps, deploy the right CLOs in the r...

KStilly · 2025-03-11

I am a pre-algebra instructor and really enjoy using quizzes with multiple attempts and building on last attempt features for students practicing skills. I encourage students to treat their first attempt as an actual test for me to see what they trul...

RSmit692 · 2025-03-11

We're trying to get students to edit a Powerpoint document as an external tool assignment and it seems to be extremely temperamental whether it launches or not. Students can sign into their OneDrive to access the Powerpoint but about 50% of the time ...

dking2 · 2025-03-11

It sure would be nice to have the Submit Assessment button located on the left of the screen directly under the rubric. As it is, we have to scroll over to hit it, which disrupts flow. Is it just me?

AdamJames · 2025-03-11

When moderating a quiz, why can't we have the ability to filter into sections? It would be much easier to track the students of a single class taking a quiz instead of having to search through all the students enrolled in my course.

JRyanPalmer · 2025-03-11

Our district has told teachers to hide the Grades page from students since we're not using the Canvas gradebook as our "gradebook of record." Because of this, I'm struggling to figure out how students can view my feedback to them on a Discussion.I op...

GrantDenn · 2025-03-11

Hi, I'm writing a quiz and I'd like the students to submit comma separated questions. For example, a rectangle has an area of six inches and the long side is one inch longer than the short side. What are the lengths of the sides? I'd like them to ...

mgoldie · 2025-03-11

Thank you for helping. I have four Assignment Groups in Assignments totally 100%. Within each group are multiple quizzes, writing assignments, etc., as per normal. I just entered a grade in one of the groups after so far having entered ten other assi...

RobinKouvaras · 2025-03-11

Someone changed a Canvas Theme in a subaccount, causing several CSS issues. Is there a way to determine who made the change?

harveychristoph · 2025-03-11

I’m curious to know if any institutions are using Canvas to facilitate a course for assessing credit for prior learning (PLA). If so, how are you structuring the process? Are you using a dedicated course, Folio, or another tool within Canvas to guide...

Mramosvelez · 2025-03-11

There used to be an option for downloading submissions next to the assignment title on the grade book, and now it's gone. How can I download a zip folder with the students' submissions?

CindySeah · 2025-03-10

Hi, I need some help and advice. We asked a vendor to help develop a SCORM courseware using storyline, we created like text box, asking students to send their comment, we uploaded the SCORM into canvas as assignment, the graded quizzes work ok, but...

gumbelj · 2025-03-10

How do you prevent or allow faculty course title editing by an admin? We create all courses via .csv upload and are moving to ILP. On the Canvas Admin, I want to adjust settings to allow faculty to edit the course title. I have been unable to loca...

HeatherPayne · 2025-03-10

HI Is there a way to enroll a user in multiple courses in bulk? I have to assign advisors to courses and one advisor has 15 courses so wondering if there is a better way to do this than individually enrolling her in each course. Thank you!

LRodriguez32 · 2025-03-10

Hello, Multiple students have reported issues when trying to access an assignment. This assignment is an MS 365 Cloud Assignment. The error message: "An error occurred, please try again." Click "Load" to load your Cloud Assignment". The students are...

VimbaMazibuko · 2025-03-10

Greetings, where do i find Turnitin?

PaulaFarmer970 · 2025-03-10

I have a student who has to be reactivated in a class daily. What do I need to do to fix this to ensure he remains active?

mich11112 · 2025-03-10

I am a TA for a course. When I click to a new page in the course, it always says I'm logged into student view at the bottom in a pink banner. I have to click every time to exit student view. How do I default to TA/instructor view?

RachelDotson · 2025-03-09

I was recording screen capture videos on SpeedGrader so I could read student submissions aloud and provide detailed feedback on their individual pieces. I've done this before, and had done about 20 today without incident. On my penultimate submission...

nwssu · 2025-03-09

I am a student, I opened my account to pass my assignment but when I go to my subjects there is already submitted and it's appeared my classmate name, even though she didn't know my account. Also my classmates can see my assignments

WilliamSmallwoo · 2025-03-09

I am in a college course and I created an e-Learning module in Canvas for an assignment. I am required to share my e-Learning Module via a link to be graded. Can someone explain to me how I can export my module as a shareable link? Thanks

SonyaWilliams1 · 2025-03-09

The practice quizzes in Canvas are not loading properly. What do I do?

LauraPitts · 2025-03-08

I can not see this course is Canvas nor its assignments. Anyone else having this issue?

GraceStinson · 2025-03-08

Each time I enter information in the Comments Section of an assignment, the screen is either shaking up and down or flickers. This happens in both Canvas environments of the Colleges I serve. It is very hard on the eyes and makes me dizzy. It also...

sgergely · 2025-03-19

We’re excited to announce an update to the context_external_tools table in the Canvas namespace of the DAP Query API. On 31st of March in 2025, we will be adding a new column: unified_tool_id: A unique identifier for the external tool, helping Canvas...

sgergely · 2025-03-12

We’re excited to announce the release of DAP CLI 1.4.0, which significantly boosts efficiency and ease of use by introducing multi-table operations. This release addresses a major customer pain point by allowing operations on all or selected tables w...

BalazsSerenyi · 2025-03-04

This quarter, we’ve made exciting enhancements to New Quizzes, from improved accessibility to expanded functionality. But the highlight? Our brand-new Student Analysis Report—a game-changer for data-driven teaching! This powerful tool gives instructo...

AkosFarago · 2025-02-27

We’re launching another round of invitations to the closed beta group to gather feedback around automated captioning, rolling transcript, private student notes and a lot more—complete the form by March 5th!

SamGarza1 · 2025-02-24

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our recent survey about Discussion Checkpoints! Your feedback is invaluable, and we're excited to share how it's shaping this feature. Based on your input, we're making some key improvements that will ...

teryn_odom · 2025-02-11

Tl;dr: Impact Admins now have granular adoption data on NQ and the ability to strategically place messaging inside of New Quizzes to support migration and deepen adoption!

TamasBalogh · 2025-01-30

We would like to gather your feedback on the Discussion Summary feature, which has been available as a feature preview since July 2024. This initial period has allowed some of you to experience and utilize the feature, and we've received valuable inp...

sgergely · 2025-01-28

We’re excited to announce updates to a new table in the Canvas namespace that will be available in your CD2/DAP Query API dataset starting February 10th. These changes enrich the dataset with additional context and expand the range of supported use c...

SamGarza1 · 2025-01-22

This morning, we gathered our product team to discuss your feedback on the recent Speedgrader changes that apply to all Discussions in the Discussion Checkpoints feature. We heard you loud and clear – the update disrupted your grading workflow, espec...

ArohiDesai · 2025-01-16

We’re working hard to release the modernized SpeedGrader as soon as possible, with a target of Q1 2025. While we are striving to meet this timeline, we are committed to delivering the release no later than early Q2 2025.

SamGarza1 · 2025-01-16

We're diving deep into the world of Peer Review within Canvas and we need your help!

sgergely · 2025-01-10

We’re releasing DAP CLI version 1.3.1 today to address an issue that affected PostgreSQL users following our recent DAP Query API update. Yesterday, we introduced multiple new enum values across several tables in the DAP Query API, which unfortunatel...

TamasBalogh · 2024-12-18

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, we want to share an update on the highly anticipated AI-powered Discussions and Inbox Translations. As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and scalable features, we will continue ...

ArohiDesai · 2024-12-17

We’re excited to announce new features in the Canvas LMS January Release. With the updates to the 2024 release schedule, we remain focused on ensuring that you are fully informed and equipped with the tools you need to succeed and support learners at...

BalazsSerenyi · 2024-12-17

New Quizzes can now be shared to Commons. Save time, collaborate effortlessly, and discover or share assessments internally and externally.

sgergely · 2024-12-16

We’re excited to announce updates to multiple tables and columns in the Canvas namespace with new enumerated values (enums) that will be available in your CD2/DAP Query API dataset starting January 9th. These changes enrich the dataset with additiona...

NinaOng · 2024-12-12

As we near the end of 2024 and look back upon the year… I’d like to share a deeper dive about our discovery process, how the R&D team creates new feature solutions.

ZoeLubitz1 · 2024-12-11

Block Editor will be available in Open Beta on December 16, 2024.

JuditTarnoy · 2024-12-10

Simplifying Learning: Improved Support for New Quizzes TLDR: Quizzes are key to learning, and we’ve made them easier to access and navigate in the Canvas Mobile apps. With improved support for New Quizzes, both learners and instructors can now enjoy ...

BalazsSerenyi · 2024-12-06

Hello, New Quizzes users! We're excited to share some recent improvements, inspired directly by you - our Canvas users! Many of these new features are ready to enjoy now, while some are planned for early 2025. Today's highlights focus on "delighter...

sgergely · 2024-11-29

We are excited to announce the release of DAP CLI & Lib 1.3.0, bringing new features, enhanced functionality, and critical updates based on your feedback. This update reinforces our commitment to improving developer tools and addressing the needs of ...

sgergely · 2024-11-25

Three new columns to be added to the assignments table: parent_assignment_id, type, has_sub_assignments. These changes will go live on December 9th, 2024.

SamGarza1 · 2024-11-25

We’re excited to introduce a new feature we're working on called Differentiation Tags, and we’d love your input to make it the best it can be!

ruthfoulkrod · 2024-11-21

What's next for Ideas and Themes

AlexisNast · 2024-11-20

We're excited to announce the Canvas Apps page will be going live to open beta on December 16th! This new feature is designed to streamline app integration and management for Canvas root admins. While still in development, this initial release, which...

SamGarza1 · 2024-11-15

The release date for the Discussion Checkpoints feature has been adjusted. Originally planned for November 16, the new release date for production is January 18, 2025. In the meantime, Discussion Checkpoints will still be accessible in the beta envir...

SamGarza1 · 2024-11-04

We’re making an important change to the rollout of Discussion Checkpoints based on your feedback. Instead of enabling Checkpoints as a default feature that is on for all users on November 16th, we will now release it as a Feature Option.

sgergely · 2024-11-04

Get ready to shape the future of Instructure’s data capabilities! We’re running an Instructure Data Questionnaire to gather your valuable insights for our 2025 roadmap, focusing on cloud adoption and analytics trends. Your feedback will guide our fea...

TamasBalogh · 2024-10-25

I’m excited to extend the End of Quarter Update practice - which might be familiar from New Quizzes Updates - to Discussions, ensuring you’re informed about recent improvements in the last 3 months and our upcoming objectives for the upcoming quarter...

SamGarza1 · 2024-10-24

We’re excited to share an update on the progress of Discussion Checkpoints! Before moving the feature into our beta environment, we had the privilege of working with four institutions that tested the functionality.

Canvas Release Notes (2025-04-19)

Upcoming Canvas Changes 2025-05-17 Breaking Change: Gradebook Icon Update for LTI Assignment and Grade Service 2025-06-21 Feature Enforcement: New Course and User Analytics For more information, please see Upcoming Canvas Changes. Release notes ...

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