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 2025-01-15 Known Issues tag.
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Table of Contents
- Interface Updates
- Admin Tools
- Interface Update
- Other Updates
- Authentication
- Removal of Twitter Authentication
- Feature Options
- New Quizzes
- Search by Canvas ID or SIS ID
- Default Font and Size [Delayed as of 2025-01-03]
- Reduce Answer Choices
- Keyboard Support for Setting Target Locations on Hot Spots[Added 2025-01-22]
Interface Updates
Admin Tools
Interface Update
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Affected Feature Areas |
Admin Tools |
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Permissions |
Account Level Settings-Manage |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
The Logging tab interfaces on the Admin Tools page are updated. Additionally, certain fields now require input.
Change Benefit
The updated Logging tab interfaces improve usability and ensure data integrity by requiring input for specific fields.
Feature Workflow
Login/Logout Field
When the Login/Logout Activity option is selected, the search field is required. Additionally, the Find button is removed.
Search Criteria Fields
The Grade Change Activity option has an updated interface. Additionally, the button text is updated to display Search Logs.
Course Activity Fields
The Course Activity option has an updated interface.
Other Updates
Authentication
Removal of Twitter Authentication
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Authentication |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
Twitter authentication provider and messaging support is removed.
Change Benefit
This change enhances security, simplifies the user experience, ensures data privacy compliance, and reduces IT maintenance.
Feature Options
New Quizzes
Search by Canvas ID or SIS ID
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Feature Option Name |
New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2025-01-02 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2025-01-15 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
SIS Data-read for New Quizzes Service |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
New Quizzes |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
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Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
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Related Ideas |
Summary
When the permission is enabled by the institution, instructors can use the Moderate page to search by Canvas ID or SIS ID.
Change Benefit
This feature streamlines the process of locating specific students on the Moderate page.
Feature Workflow
Moderate Page Search Field
On the Moderate page, enter the Canvas ID or SIS ID using the Search Field.
Default Font and Size [Delayed as of 2025-01-03]
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Feature Option Name |
New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2025-01-02 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2025-01-15 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Manage Assignments and Quizzes |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
New Quizzes Settings |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
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Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
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Related Ideas |
Summary
The New Quiz Settings includes a Default Font Settings toggle, which is disabled by default.
Change Benefit
This feature enables instructors to standardize the font used in quizzes, ensuring a consistent, accessible experience for students while streamlining the quiz creation process.
Feature Workflow
Default Font Settings Toggle
In Settings, toggle the Default font settings ON, then select the desired font and size.
Reduce Answer Choices
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Feature Option Name |
New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-12-04 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2025-01-15 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user role |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
New Quizzes |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
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Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
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Related Ideas |
|
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Previous Feature Mention |
Summary
In New Quizzes, instructors can moderate a student's quiz by removing one answer choice from multiple-choice questions that have four or more options.
Change Benefit
This feature benefits students by decreasing cognitive load, making it easier to focus on understanding the question and selecting the correct answer. It supports accessibility for students with learning differences or test anxiety, promotes confidence by simplifying decision-making, and enhances fairness by aligning with inclusive assessment practices.
Feature Workflow
Reduce Answer Choices Toggle
To moderate a quiz for a student, enable the Reduce answer choices toggle to minimize the available answer options.
Keyboard Support for Setting Target Locations on Hot Spots [Added 2025-01-22]
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Feature Option Name |
New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-12-04 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2025-01-15 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user role |
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Areas |
New Quizzes |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
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Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In New Quizzes, comprehensive keyboard support is added for setting target locations on Hot Spot question types.
Hot Spot Controls:
- Move Hot Spot: Use the Arrow keys to move the selected hot spot in small increments.
- Resize Hot Spot: Hold Shift and use the Arrow keys to resize the selected hot spot.
- Shrink Hot Spot: Hold Shift + Alt and use the Arrow keys to shrink the selected hot spot.
- Close Modal: Press the Escape key to close the hot spot control modal.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Instructors:
- F: Expand Image
- D: Remove Image
- B: Browse for Image
- I: Open Shortcuts Modal
- R: Add Square Hot Spot
- O: Add Oval Hot spot
- P: Draw Polygon Hot Spot
- E: Close Polygon Hot Spot
- Delete or Backspace: Remove current Hot Spot
- Enter: Add Polygon Point
Student-Specific Hot Spot Targeting:
- Set Target Point: Press S to start targeting a point.
- Move Target Point: Use Arrow keys to adjust the position of the target.
- Save and End Selection: Press D to finalize and end the selection process.
Note: Make sure no input field is selected to use these controls and shortcuts.
Change Benefit
This feature allows users to interact with hot spots more efficiently through keyboard shortcuts for movement, resizing, and managing multiple shapes on the canvas. It ensures smooth and accessible hot spot manipulation, eliminating the need to rely solely on a mouse or touchpad.
Change Log
2025-01-22
2025-01-03
2025-01-03
