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Fixed bugs are located in Known Issues. For related issues resolved in this deploy, view the 2025-02-12 Known Issues tag.
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Table of Contents
- Interface Updates
- Sections
- Cross-Listed Section Visibility and Restrictions
- LTI Updates
- Developer Keys
- Course Copy Notifications with LTI Platform Notification Service
- Other Updates
- Accessibility Updates
- Enhanced Structural Clarity
- Improved Error Feedback
- Assignments
- Submission Types Retain Settings When Editing Assignments
- Feature Preview Change Log Updates
- Assignment Enhancements
Interface Updates
Sections
Cross-Listed Section Visibility and Restrictions
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Affected Feature Areas |
Sections |
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Account Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Manage Course Sections |
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Related Ideas |
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Previous Feature Mention |
Summary
When course sections are cross-listed, the original section remains visible but is set to read-only in the original course. Previously, the cross-listed section was removed from view.
Change Benefit
This update enhances transparency and tracking by keeping cross-listed sections visible as read-only in the original course. It reduces confusion, improves user experience, and supports accountability by clearly indicating cross-listed status and preventing edits or deletions. Additionally, it streamlines navigation, fosters transparency, and helps users easily manage and track cross-listed content.
Feature Workflow
Course Sections Display Cross-Listed Location
Original courses display their cross-listed locations.
LTI Updates
Developer Keys
Course Copy Notifications with LTI Platform Notification Service
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Affected LTI Tools |
LTI 1.3 tools |
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Developer Keys |
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Related Ideas |
None |
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Previous Feature Mention |
Summary
When the Can register event notice handlers using the Platform Notification Service option is enabled in Developer Keys, a tool can register for notifications when a specific course is copied. This notification, defined by the LTI specification, is known as an LtiContextCopyNotice.
Change Benefit
This update allows tools to provision resources for the new course version during its creation, rather than waiting until a student launches the course for the first time.
Other Updates
Accessibility Updates
Over the coming months, a series of updates will be introduced to enhance Canvas's accessibility, intuitiveness, and equity, with a focus on improving usability for assistive technology users. These updates will include changes in the following areas:
Enhanced Structural Clarity
Refined semantic markup in the user interface to improve communication of content relationships and hierarchy.
Improved Error Feedback
In the user interface, improved error messages in forms and interactive elements provide clearer and more accessible feedback. Error messages were added to required fields that previously lacked them, while existing error states were updated to follow a consistent pattern. Focused states for missing or incorrect fields ensure a uniform experience for all users, whether using a mouse, keyboard, or screen reader.
Assignments
Submission Types Retain Settings When Editing Assignments
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Assignments |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
When editing an assignment from the index page, the submission types retain their previous settings. Previously, they would default to "Text Entry" when edited from the assignment index page.
Change Benefit
This update preserves the original submission type settings when editing an assignment from the index page, ensuring consistency and preventing accidental changes. This saves time for instructors by eliminating the need to manually reconfigure submission types and reduces the risk of unintended disruptions for students.
Feature Preview Change Log Updates
A Feature Preview indicates a feature option in active development. Users who opt in to the feature and join the Community user group can help improve the feature through direct feedback.
The following Feature Previews have updates related to this deploy available in the User Group change log. When this feature option is available for general use, the feature option will be announced in the Canvas Release Notes.
Assignment Enhancements
Change Log
2025-01-31
