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 2025-02-26 Known Issues tag.
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The production deploy is delayed to 2025-02-27 due to technical difficulties.
Table of Contents
- Updated Features
- Conferences
- Enhanced Collaboration and Interface Updates [Added 2025-03-14]
- Other Updates
- Accessibility Updates
- Enhanced Structural Clarity
- Improved Error Feedback
- Feature Options
- Course Analytics
- New Quiz Participation Tracking [Added on 2025-02-27]
- New Quizzes
- Student Analysis Report Include Multiple Attempts
- Feature Preview Change Log Updates
- Canvas Apps
- Manage Page Last Updated Date Column
- Enhanced Rubrics
- Rubric Point Limit Removed [Added 2025-03-04]
Updated Features
Conferences
Enhanced Collaboration and Interface Updates [Added 2025-03-14]
Due to the complex nature of LTI-related updates, the exact date of release items may vary.|
Feature Availability |
Not available in the beta environment |
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Production Environment Availability |
2025-02-28 |
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
None |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
N/A |
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Subaccount Configuration |
N/A |
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Account/Course Setting to Enable |
None |
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Permissions |
Web Conferences-create |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
BigBlueButton |
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Related Ideas |
None |
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Related Video |
Summary
In BigBlueButton conferences, new chat features, improved poll result displays, and enhancements to the whiteboard and session controls are available:
- Users can edit and delete individual messages, use emojis, and reply to specific messages in chat.
- Poll results are displayed as graphs for better visualization.
- New shape tools and a highlight tool have been added to the whiteboard.
- The Raise Hand and Leave buttons provide clearer interaction options.
- Session information is displayed at the top for easier access.
- Added an Status toggle for quickly toggling audio and webcam on or off.
Note: BigBlueButton Essentials (formerly called the free tier) is now limited to five (5) simultaneous classes and supports up to 400 students in a class. For larger numbers of simultaneous classes, please reach out to your Canvas Account Executive or Customer Success Manager.
Change Benefit
These updates enhance BigBlueButton's functionality and usability, allowing instructors to focus more on engaging with students.
Feature Workflow
Instructor Chat Tools
In the chat, instructors can reply to, react to, edit, or delete individual student messages.
Student Chat tools for their own Messages
Students can reply to, react to, or delete their own messages.
Student Chat Tools for Other Users
Students can only reply to or react to individual messages from others.
Student View Poll Results
When poll results are published, students can view the poll results as a graph in both the chat and presentation area.
Instructor Poll Allows Whiteboard Tools
In the presentation, the poll results are a graph object, allowing instructors to move, resize, annotate, and erase it with whiteboard tools.
Shape and Highlighter Tools
The Whiteboard tools include shapes [1] and a highlighter [2].
Updated Leave Button and Raise Hand Button
To view the session details click the session title [1]. The Raise Hand button [2] is available, and the Leave button enables users to leave the session and additionally, for moderators, to end the session [3].
Status Toggle
Users can toggle their status to toggle audio and webcam on or off simultaneously.
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.
Feature Options
Course Analytics
New Quiz Participation Tracking [Added on 2025-02-27]
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Feature Option Name |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Enabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2025-02-28 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2025-02-28 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Areas |
Admin Analytics, New Course Analytics |
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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
New quiz submissions count as participation in New Course Analytics, Admin Analytics, and Intelligent Insights. Additionally, in Admin Analytics, quiz-related page views and participations are classified as “Assignment” page views and participations.
Change Benefit
This update improves data accuracy and insights by ensuring that quiz submissions are properly tracked as participation in analytics tools. Instructors and administrators can better monitor student engagement and performance, making it easier to assess learning progress and identify students who may need additional support. Additionally, clarifying how quiz-related page views are categorized in Admin Analytics helps provide more consistent reporting across the platform.
New Quizzes
Student Analysis Report Include Multiple Attempts
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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 |
2025-02-12 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2025-02-26 |
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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 Student Analysis Report |
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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 |
[New Quizzes] Student Analysis Report - Option to Include All Attempts |
Summary
In New Quizzes, the Student Analysis report includes all quiz attempts.
Note: Existing reports must be regenerated to view updated CSV.
Change Benefit
This update improves the Student Analysis Report in New Quizzes by including all student attempts, rather than just the most recent one. This ensures feature parity with Classic Quizzes, providing instructors with a more complete view of student performance across multiple attempts. By capturing all attempts in the generated CSV file, educators can better analyze progress, identify learning trends, and make informed instructional decisions.
Feature Workflow
Student Analysis Report CSV
The Student Analysis Report CSV includes data on each student's individual attempt.
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.
Canvas Apps
Manage Page Last Updated Date Column
Enhanced Rubrics
Rubric Point Limit Removed [Added 2025-03-04]
Change Log
2025-03-14
2025-03-04
2025-03-04
2025-02-27
2025-02-27
2025-02-27
2025-02-14
