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Canvas Deploy Notes (2024-10-09)

Canvas Deploy Notes (2024-10-09)

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. Institutions are responsible for conducting thorough evaluations of their custom CSS/JS with each release and deploy to assess potential impacts.

Fixed bugs are located in Known Issues. For related issues resolved in this deploy, view the 2024-10-09 Known Issues tag.

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For Canvas Platform Service changes (API, GraphQL, Canvas Data), please see the appropriate page in the Change Log

Other questions? Visit the Canvas Release FAQ

Looking to discuss the features in the Deploy Notes? Post a reply in the Features Q&A: Canvas Deploy Notes (2024-10-09)

Table of Contents

Interface Updates

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Developer Keys

Confirmation Modal Update

Admin

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

Confirmation ModalConfirmation Modal

Developer Key confirmation modals are updated with an updated interface.

Other Updates

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Assignments

Assignment Details Table Update

Instructor

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

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New Quizzes

Submitted Date Displays in Moderate Log

Instructor

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

Moderate Page Date and Time of SubmissionModerate Page Date and Time of Submission

When viewing the Moderate Log, instructors can view the date of submission.

 

Attempt Log Stopped Viewing the Canvas Quiz Page

Instructor

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] Activity Log


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

Moderate Page Event DetailsModerate Page Event Details

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

Student

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

New Quizzes Two- Minute WarningNew Quizzes Two- Minute Warning

A warning appears at the two-minute mark to alert the user.

Change Log

2024-12-12

Added New Quizzes: Two Minute Alert

2024-10-28

Added Features Options: New Quizzes: Submitted Date Displays in Moderate Log New Quizzes: Attempt Log Stopped Viewing the Canvas Quiz Page

2024-10-28

Published

2024-09-27

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