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Canvas Release Notes (2022-11-19)

Canvas Release Notes (2022-11-19)

In this Canvas release (11 November), Account Calendars allow institutions to share important dates with instructors and students. In Outcomes, instructors can quickly view an alignment summary of course Outcomes. Furthermore, the Allow Multiple File AGS Submissions Count as One Submission feature option has been enforced for all Canvas users. Also, the Schedule Page Publication feature option default status has been updated.

Screencast | View the New Feature Screencasts page for a compilation of all available videos in this release.

All Resources | Features in this release may be included in product blogs and other content areas. For all related links, view the 2022-11-19 Community tag.

 

New Features

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Calendar

Account Calendar

Beta Environment Availability

2022-10-17

Production Environment Availability

2022-11-19

Location to Enable Feature

Account Navigation

Permissions

Manage Account Calendars

Related APIs

Account Calendar

Calendar Events API

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles and Areas

All Users, Account Navigation, Calendar

Related Idea Conversations

Account level calendar (and sub-account level calendar)

Feature Video

Release Screencast: 2022-11-19 Account Settings Account Calendar


Summary

Admin and Sub-account admins can create an account calendar with events and important dates that display for users. In Canvas Calendars, users have the option to subscribe to Account Calendars in the Other Calendars section.

Change Benefit

This update allows institutions to share important institution-wide dates with instructors and students.

Feature Workflow

Account Navigation Account CalendarsAccount Navigation Account Calendars

In Account Navigation, click Account Calendars.

 

Account Calendar Filter Drop-Down MenuAccount Calendar Filter Drop-Down Menu

To filter account calendars, enter the calendar name in the search bar [1] or click the Show All drop-down menu [2].

 

List of Available Account CalendarsList of Available Account Calendars

Select the Account calendars that users can add and view in the Other Calendars section of their Canvas Calendar.

Account Calendar Visibility Apply Changes ButtonAccount Calendar Visibility Apply Changes Button

When the Account Calendars are selected, click the Apply Changes button.

 

Other Calendars Add IconOther Calendars Add Icon

In the Canvas Calendar, to add an Account Calendar, click the Add icon.

 

Add Calendar OptionsAdd Calendar OptionsSelect an Account Calendar [1], then click Save Changes [2].

 

Edit Event Account CalendarEdit Event Account Calendar

To create a new event on an Account Calendar as an admin, click the Calendar drop-down menu and select the desired Account Calendar.

 

User Calendar Monthly ViewUser Calendar Monthly View

Events display in the calendar for users that subscribe to the Account Calendar.

Additional Details

This feature is available for account and sub-accounts only and existing calendar events do not merge to an Account Calendar. Also, users are not automatically added to Account Calendars and must subscribe to the Account Calendars to view important dates. Additionally, Account Calendar events do not currently display in the Dashboard List View or the Canvas for Elementary Homeroom Schedule.

 

Outcomes

Outcome Alignment Summary Tab

Beta Environment Availability

2022-10-17

Production Environment Availability

2022-11-19

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles and Areas

Admin, Instructors, Outcomes

Related Idea Conversations

[Outcomes] Improved Outcomes Redesign - can't view all aligned items!

Feature Video

Release Screencast: 2022-11-19 Improved Management Outcomes Alignment Summary Tab


Summary

Instructors can quickly view a summary of alignments to the Outcomes in their course. Additionally, instructors can use a filter to view all Outcomes, view only those with alignments or those without alignments.

Change Benefit

This update allows instructors to ensure Outcomes are accurately aligned and adequately assessed in the course. Additionally, this update improves capabilities to implement Competency-Based Education and Standards-Based Grading.

Feature Workflow

Outcomes Alignment Summary TabOutcomes Alignment Summary Tab

When Improved Management Outcomes is enabled, the Alignments tab displays in the Outcomes page.

 

Outcome Alignment Summary Tab FilterOutcome Alignment Summary Tab Filter

To view Outcomes with alignments and without alignments, Click the All Outcomes drop-down Menu.

 

Outcome Alignment SummaryOutcome Alignment Summary

In the Outcomes Alignment tab, instructors can view the number of course content items aligned to an outcome [1] and which course content items are aligned to each outcome [2].

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Feature Options

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Feature options allow institutions to enable newly developed Canvas functionality according to their preferred time frame. Unless otherwise noted, all feature options are opt-in and do not require any action by a Canvas admin until a feature’s enforcement date is announced. For a complete list of feature options, please see Canvas LMS Feature Options.

A feature preview label indicates a feature option in active development, which is being built directly through user feedback. Feature previews deploy updates outside the regular Canvas release schedule and are posted in the Related Releases section in Canvas Releases & Deploys.

Please reference the table below each feature heading for specific feature information. For general information about feature options, please see the Canvas Release Notes FAQ.

 

Pages

Schedule Page Publication Default Status Update [Feature Delayed as of 2022-11-18]

Feature Option Name to Enable

Scheduled page publication

Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status

Account (Enabled/Unlocked)

Beta Environment Availability

2022-09-19

Production Environment Availability

2022-10-15

Subaccount Configuration

Yes

Permissions

Inherent to user role

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles and Areas

Admin, Instructors, Pages

Mobile App Support

Not available

Free-for-Teacher Availability

Not Available

Feature Option State

Production-ready

Related Idea Conversations

Add "Lock until date" to content pages

Let us schedule a Publish Date / Time for Content Pages

Feature Video

Release Screencast: 2022-10-15 Pages Schedule Page Publication


Summary

The Schedule Page Publication default status has been updated. Instructors can delay pages for publication on a specific date and time.

Change Benefit

This update allows instructors to prepare and schedule pages in advance to automatically publish in a course.

Feature Workflow

Edit Page Publish At FieldEdit Page Publish At Field

When editing a page, select a Publish At date [1] and enter a Time [2].

 

Edit Page Save ButtonEdit Page Save Button

Click Save.

 

Schedule Page to Publish IconSchedule Page to Publish Icon

In Modules and Pages, instructors can view when a page is scheduled to publish.

Additional Details

Previously, this feature option was disabled by default. Additionally, scheduled pages remain invisible to students until the publish date and time.

This feature was originally introduced in the Canvas Release Notes (2022-10-15).

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Other Updates

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Speedgrader

Enforcement of Multi-File Submissions Display as Single Submission for Third-Party Tools Feature Option

Original Production Release Date

2022-10-15

Affected Canvas Areas

Pages

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles

Admin, Instructors

Feature Q&A

Features Q&A: Canvas Release Notes (2022-10-15)


Summary

The Allow Multiple File AGS Submissions Count as One Submission feature option has been enforced for all Canvas users. When using third-party tools to upload assignments, multiple files submitted together will display as a single submission in Speedgrader.

Change Benefit

This update allows instructors to view submissions with multiple files together in Speedgrader.

Feature Workflow

Multi-File Submission SpeedGrader DisplayMulti-File Submission SpeedGrader Display

Multiple files submitted together display as a single submission in Speedgrader.

Additional Details

Previously, when using third-party tools to submit assignments, each file displayed as a separate submission. Additionally, this feature requires LTI version 1.3.

Note: This update changes how third-party tools plug into and receive information from Canvas. Additionally, third-party tools are not automatically updated to take advantage of new features and capabilities offered.

This feature was originally introduced in the Canvas Release Notes (2022-10-15).

Release Notes Change Log

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Date  
2022-11-18

Updated Feature

  • Schedule Page Publication Default Status Update [Feature Delayed as of 2022-11-18]
2022-11-04

Updated Feature

  • Account Calendar
    • Added Additionally, Account Calendar events do not currently display in the Dashboard List View or the Canvas for Elementary Homeroom Schedule.
2022-10-21

Updated Features

  • Account Calendars
    • Added Calendar Events API link
  • Enforcement of Multi-File Submissions Display as Single Submission for Third-Party Tools Feature Option
    • Added Additionally, this feature requires LTI version 1.3.
2022-10-17 Removed Student Feedback Visibility Update
2022-10-17 Published Release Notes

Change Log

2022-10-17

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