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2022-12-09
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In this Canvas release (17 December), in the Grades page, the placement for grade distribution, rubrics, and comments have been updated. Also, in the Grades page, students can view an unread indicator on the feedback button, and comments display in a pop-out comment tray. In the Permissions page, an updated Manage Course Content granular permission has been added. Additionally, in New Quizzes, the Rich Content Editor is available in individual questions, Blueprint courses support the locking of New Quizzes, and Fill in the Blank questions with Multiple Word Banks have improvements. Also in New Quiz Settings, instructors can allow students to clear multiple choice answer selections. The Schedule Page Publication feature option default status has been updated and in the Inbox, coding has been updated to improve functionality.
- Updated Features
- Grades
- Student Feedback Visibility Update
- Permissions
- Manage Course Content Granularity
- Feature Options
- New Quizzes
- Rich Content Editor in New Quizzes [Feature Delayed as of 2023-01-10]
- Blueprint Courses Support New Quiz Locking
- Allow Clearing Selection of Multiple Choice Question Answers
- Fill in the Blank with Multiple Word Bank Improvements
- Pages
- Schedule Page Publication Default Status Update
- Other Updates
- Inbox
- Improved Inbox Functionality [Feature Delayed as of 2022-12-08]
Grades
Student Feedback Visibility Update
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Beta Environment Availability |
2022-11-21 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2022-12-17 |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected User Roles and Areas |
Students, Observers, Grades Page |
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Related Idea Conversations |
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Feature Video |
Release Screencast: 2022-12-17 Grades Student Feedback Visibility Update |
Summary
In the Grades page, placement for grade distribution, rubrics, and comments have been updated for consistency. The score column displays the assignment score and total score in a single column. Additionally, students view an unread indicator (blue dot) on the feedback button when a new comment is added to an assignment or a rubric, and comments display in a pop-out comment tray.
Change Benefit
These updates improve the visibility of assignment scores and new feedback comments for students. Additionally, the updated comment display allows students to view the comments alongside a submission.
Feature Workflow
In the Grades page, the score column has been updated to display the score and total score in a single column [1]. When a new comment is added to a rubric, an indicator (blue dot) displays on the rubric button [2]. Additionally, when a new comment is added to an assignment an indicator and the number of comments displays on the feedback button [3].
To view feedback, click the View Feedback button to display comments in a pop-out tray.
Additional Details
The unread indicator is removed after comments have been viewed.
Permissions
Manage Course Content Granularity
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Beta Environment Availability |
2022-11-21 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2022-12-17 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
Permissions |
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Permissions |
Manage Course Content
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected User Roles and Areas |
Admins, Permissions |
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Related Idea Conversations |
Course Content Permissions - Break into 3 separate permissions |
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Feature Video |
Release Screencast: 2022-12-17 Permissions Manage Course Content Granular Permission |
Summary
In the Permissions page, Manage Course Content- add / edit / delete group permission has been added to Course and Account Roles. Additionally, admin can manage the individual permissions separately within the group.
Change Benefit
This update provides more granularity for managing course content.
Feature Workflow
To manage individual permissions within the group, the group can be expanded. Each granular permission that is enabled includes a check mark. Individual permissions for the group can be managed by selecting or deselecting the relevant permission.
To view a sidebar with details related to each granular permission, click the Manage Course Content link.
When the permission includes a mix of enabled and disabled permissions, the main permission status indicates the permission is partially enabled, using a half-filled green circle as the icon.
Additional Details
Previously this permission was an individual permission and known as Course Content-add / edit / delete. Individual permissions for a user role can be changed to the full enabled or disabled state at any time by changing the status for the main permission.
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.
New Quizzes
Rich Content Editor in New Quizzes [Feature Delayed as of 2023-01-10]
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2022-11-21 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2022-12-17 |
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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 User Roles and Areas |
All Users, New Quizzes, New RCE |
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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 Idea Conversations |
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Feature Video |
Release Screencast: 2022-12-17 New Quizzes Rich Content Editor in New Quizzes |
Summary
The Rich Content Editor (RCE) is available in New Quizzes.
Change Benefit
This update provides instructors the ability to utilize the accessibility checker on questions and instructions, add media recordings within New Quizzes, and change the view between HTML editor and classic view for advanced users. Users can also access a math editor. Additionally, this update provides students with the ability to record audio and video within the RCE of a New Quiz.
Feature Workflow
When building a New Quiz, instructors can use the Rich Content Editor.
When taking a New Quiz, students can use the Rich Content Editor.
Additional Details
This update completes phase one and phase two of the Rich Content Editor integration in New Quizzes. For more information on the Rich Content Editor integration, see the New Quizzes - Rich Content Editor (RCE) integration status and plans blog.
Blueprint Courses Support New Quiz Locking
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2022-11-21 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2022-12-17 |
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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 User Roles and Areas |
Admin, 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 Idea Conversations |
[Blueprint Courses] Lock Quiz Settings in Blueprint (Prevent Teachers from Editing) |
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Feature Video |
Release Screencast: 2022-12-17 New Quizzes Blueprint Courses Support New Quiz Locking |
Summary
Blueprint Course Quiz Locking disables editing of New Quizzes in associated courses.
Change Benefit
This update provides consistent quiz content across blueprint associated courses.
Feature Workflow
A locked icon displays when a New Quiz from a blueprint course is locked for an associated course.
Allow Clearing Selection of Multiple Choice Question Answers
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2022-12-8 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2022-12-17 |
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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 User Roles and Areas |
Instructors, Students, 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 Idea Conversations |
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Feature Video |
Release Screencast: 2022-12-17 New Quizzes Unselect Multiple Choice Question |
Summary
In the New Quizzes settings, instructors can enable Allow Clearing Selection (Multiple Choice) allowing students to clear multiple choice answers.
Change Benefit
This update provides instructors the option to allow students to clear a multiple choice answer in New Quizzes. Additionally, when enabled, it allows students to unselect answers for later review or leave the question unanswered.
Feature Workflow
To allow the clearing of multiple choice selections, click the Allow Clearing Selection (Multiple Choice) toggle button.
When the Allow Clearing Selection (Multiple Choice) setting is enabled, a Clear my selection link displays for students.
Additional Details
If the Allow Clearing Selection (Multiple Choice) is disabled, the Clear My Selection link is unavailable and students are required to select a different answer.
Fill in the Blank with Multiple Word Bank Improvements
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2022-12-8 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2022-12-17 |
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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 User Roles and Areas |
Instructors, Students, 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 Idea Conversations |
[New Quizzes] Don't require distractors for Word Bank in Fill-in-the-blank questions |
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Feature Video |
Release Screencast: 2022-12-17 New Quizzes Fill in the Blank with Multiple Word Bank Improvements |
Summary
In New Quizzes, when building a Fill in the Blank question with multiple word bank choices, distractor words display in a separate section for instructors. Also, word choices can be used more than once when Allow Word Bank Choices to be Reused is selected and duplicate answer choices are graded correctly. Additionally, for students, Fill in the Blank questions with multiple word banks display all word bank choices in the answer blank drop-down menu.
Change Benefit
This update improves the Fill in the Blank multiple word bank answer option experience for students and instructors.
Feature Workflow
When building a New Quiz with a Fill in the Blank question with a word bank answer type, enter the correct answers in the Correct Answer field [1]. Word Bank Distractors can be added separately [2]. To reuse word bank choices, click the Allow word bank choices to be reused checkbox [3].
Additional Details
When building a Fill in the Blank question with multiple word bank choices, additional distractors are not required. Additionally, if the Allow Word Bank choices to be reused option is enabled, reused answer options will not be removed from the word bank.
Pages
Schedule Page Publication Default Status Update
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
Scheduled page publication |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Enabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2022-09-19 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2022-12-17 |
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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 User Roles and Areas |
Admin, Instructors, Pages |
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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 Idea Conversations |
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Feature Video |
Release Screencast: 2022-10-15 Pages Schedule Page Publication |
Summary
The Schedule Page Publication default status has been updated to Enabled/Unlocked. 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
When editing a page, select a Publish At date [1] and enter a Time [2].
Click Save.
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 update was originally introduced in the Canvas Release Notes (2022-11-19).
Inbox
Improved Inbox Functionality [Feature Delayed as of 2022-12-08]
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Beta Environment Availability |
2022-09-14 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2022-12-17 |
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User Role & Summary Link |
All Users | Canvas Features by User Role |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Inbox |
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Previous Feature Mention |
Summary
In the Inbox, coding has been updated to improve functionality for all users.
Change Benefit
This update utilizes InstUI for Inbox, Instructure’s internal design language, to provide improved accessibility and quality experiences.
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| 2023-01-18 |
Updated Feature
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| 2022-12-08 |
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| 2022-11-22 |
Other Updates
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| 2022-11-21 | Published Release Notes |
Change Log
2022-11-22
2022-11-22
2022-11-21
