Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in the title of this document.
Deploy notes indicate notable changes in the deploy by feature. To view functionality according to user role, please see Canvas Features by User Role.
Fixed bugs are located in Known Issues.
- Interface Updates
- Calendar
- Event Title Label
- Assignments
- Bulk Due Date Time Editor
- Gradebook
- Gradebook Loading Icon
- Feature Options
- Canvas for Elementary
- Microsoft Immersive Reader Button in Subject Home Pages
Calendar
Event Title Label
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User Role & Summary Link |
Admin, Instructors, Students | Canvas Features by User Role |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Calendar |
Summary
When adding a Calendar event, a label has been added to the title field.
Change Benefit
This change allows all users to have improved digital access to the calendar when creating events.
Feature Workflow
In the Calendar, create an event and click the More Options button.
The title field includes the Event Title label.
Assignments
Bulk Due Date Time Editor
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User Role & Summary Link |
Instructors | Canvas Features by User Role |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Assignments |
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Feature Q&A |
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Related Idea Conversation |
Summary
The Bulk Due Date Editor has been updated to include a time field.
Change Benefit
This change allows instructors to bulk update the due date times of assignments.
Feature Workflow
On the Assignments page, click the Options icon [1]. Then select the Edit Assignment Dates option [2].
To edit the time for an individual assignment due or availability date, type the desired time.
Additional Details
Previously, when bulk changes were made, the time defaulted to 11:59pm.
Gradebook
Gradebook Loading Icon
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User Role & Summary Link |
Instructors | Canvas Features by User Role |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Gradebook |
Summary
When the Gradebook is loading, a spinner icon indicates the loading process.
Change Benefit
This change allows instructors to know if the Gradebook is loading.
Feature Workflow
The spinner icon indicates the loading process.
Additional Details
Previous to this change, there was no indication that the Gradebook was loading.
Canvas for Elementary
Microsoft Immersive Reader Button in Subject Home Pages
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Feature Option |
Canvas for Elementary- Microsoft Immersive Reader |
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User Roles |
Admin, Instructors, Students | Canvas Features by User Role |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Subject Home Page |
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Feature Q&A |
Releases Q&A: 2022-03-30 Microsoft Immersive Reader Button in Subject Home Pages |
Summary
The Microsoft Immersive Reader button is supported in Canvas for Elementary subject home pages.
Change Benefit
This change allows all users to use the Microsoft Immersive Reader button in the subject home page.
Feature Workflow
If enabled, the subject home page displays an Immersive Reader button. Users can click the button to view the page using the Immersive Reader, which offers advanced learning features.
Additional Details
The Canvas for Elementary feature creates a digital classroom that reflects the physical classroom experience for elementary students. Learn more about Canvas for Elementary.
Microsoft Immersive Reader enhances the reading experience within Canvas by improving accessibility and boosting reading comprehension. When enabled, Microsoft Immersive Reader has been updated to display a reader button in subject home pages in addition to other areas of Canvas.
| Date | |
|---|---|
| 2022-03-18 | Published Deploy Notes |
Change Log
2022-03-18
