Canvas Deploy Notes (2024-10-09)
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Table of Contents
- Interface Updates
- Developer Keys
- Confirmation Modal Update
- Other Updates
- Assignments
- Assignment Details Table Update
- Feature Options
- New Quizzes
- Submitted Date Displays in Moderate Log
- Attempt Log Stopped Viewing the Canvas Quiz Page
- Two Minute Alert
Interface Updates
Developer Keys
Confirmation Modal Update
Affected Feature Areas |
Developer Keys |
Account Setting to Enable |
None |
Permissions |
Developer Keys-Manage |
Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
On the Developer Key page, confirmation modals are updated to utilize InstUI when deleting or modifying the state of a developer key.
Change Benefit
This update enhances the modal's design and improves accessibility compliance.
Feature Workflow
Developer Key confirmation modals are updated with an updated interface.
Other Updates
Assignments
Assignment Details Table Update
Affects User Interface |
No |
Affected Feature Areas |
Assignments, Quizzes |
Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
The Assignment and Quizzes details table displaying differentiated assignment due dates is updated to InstUI.
Note: Users may notice some minor interface updates that do not affect functionality.
Change Benefit
This update improves user interface infrastructure, allowing Canvas development teams to leverage the latest design system.
Feature Options
New Quizzes
Submitted Date Displays in Moderate Log
Feature Option Name |
New Quizzes |
Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
Beta Environment Availability |
2024-10-10 |
Production Environment Availability |
2024-10-10 |
Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
Permissions |
Inherent to user |
Affects User Interface |
Yes |
Affected Areas |
New Quizzes Moderate Log |
Mobile App Support |
Not available |
Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
Related Ideas |
[New Quizzes] Moderate Log should show submitted date, not just time |
Summary
In the Moderate Log, the date of submission displays for instructors.
Change Benefit
This update allows instructors to track student progress, ensure transparency, and resolve grading disputes by providing clear submission records.
Feature Workflow
When viewing the Moderate Log, instructors can view the date of submission.
Attempt Log Stopped Viewing the Canvas Quiz Page
Feature Option Name |
New Quizzes |
Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
Beta Environment Availability |
2024-10-10 |
Production Environment Availability |
2024-10-10 |
Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
Permissions |
Inherent to user |
Affects User Interface |
Yes |
Affected Areas |
New Quizzes Moderate Log |
Mobile App Support |
Not available |
Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
Related Ideas |
Summary
On the Moderate page, instructors can track when students leave the New Quiz page, whether they navigate to another Canvas page or switch browsers, and when they return to resume the quiz.
Change Benefit
This update allows instructors to monitor student engagement and time management during the quiz.
Feature Workflow
On the Moderate Page, the Event detail Stopped viewing the quiz-taking page indicates when a student has left the Quiz page [1]. When a student returns, the Event Details show Resumed [2].
Two Minute Alert
Feature Option Name |
New Quizzes |
Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
Beta Environment Availability |
2024-09-25 |
Production Environment Availability |
2024-10-09 |
Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
Permissions |
Inherent to user role |
Affects User Interface |
Yes |
Affected Areas |
New Quizzes |
Mobile App Support |
Not available |
Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
Related Ideas |
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Summary
A two-minute warning appears near the end of a timed quiz for students.
Change Benefit
In addition to the standard 30-second warning before a timed quiz ends, this feature gives students an earlier alert as the deadline approaches, helping them stay aware of the remaining time to complete their quiz.
Feature Workflow
A warning appears at the two-minute mark to alert the user.
Change Log
2024-12-12
2024-10-28
2024-10-28
2024-09-27