In this Canvas release (20 July), instructors can assign ungraded discussions to students and sections. The Account Navigation now includes a link to the Analytics Hub. In Account Settings, admins can enable Inbox Signature blogs and Auto responses. Intelligent Insights is Instructure’s new product offering in analytics and AI. On the Modules page, instructors can assign students to entire modules or individual module items directly from the page. Instructors can also assign pages to students and set availability dates. The Assign To button is available in Assignments and Discussions, and the Assign To user interface in Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes has been redesigned in a tray format. Canvas’ Admin Analytics and Course Analytics features are migrated to the Data Access Platform (DAP). The Discussion Create and Edit page uses Apollo/GraphQL to fetch and update data. At the Account level, the legacy Analytics link is removed. The New Course and User Analytics feature is enforced for all Canvas institutions, and the feature option is removed from the user interface. An entry point for Admin Analytics is added to the Analytics Hub, and the Admin Analytics page includes an Intelligent Insights option in the navigation menu for users of this feature. The Rubrics page, at both the admin and course levels, is redesigned allowing admins and instructors to search and sort rubrics, view where rubrics are used, duplicate and archive rubrics, and more easily edit existing rubrics.
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Table of Contents
- New Features
- Discussions
- Ungraded Discussions Assign To
- Navigation
- Analytics Hub
- Inbox
- Add Signature to Messages
- Add Auto Response to Messages
- Intelligent Insights
- Analytics and AI
- Modules
- Module and Assignment Differentiation
- Pages
- Assign To Feature Available
- Updated Features
- Assignments
- Assign To Interface Update
- Feature Options
- Admin Analytics
- Navigation Updates
- Rubrics
- Redesign Phase 1
- Other Updates
- Analytics
- Admin Analytics and Course Analytics migration to Data Access Platform (DAP)
- Announcements and Discussions
- Enforcement of Discussion/Announcement Redesign Feature Option
- Discussions
- Create and Edit Page is updated to InstUI
- Navigation
- Removal of Legacy Account Analytics
- New Analytics
- Enforcement of New Course and User Analytics Feature Option
New Features
Discussions
Ungraded Discussions Assign To
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-06-17 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-20 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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Name of LTI Tool |
None |
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Permissions |
Discussions-create Discussions-moderate Additionally, either a course admin enrollment or an enrollment that's not section restricted |
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Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Discussions |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In Discussions, instructors can assign ungraded discussions to students and sections. Additionally, section restricted enrollments allowing students to post discussions to a specific section is removed. Instructors can still create groups, and students within those groups can initiate discussions that are visible only to their group members.
Change Benefit
This update streamlines instructor workflow and improves the ability to differentiate instruction.
Feature Workflow
Manage Assign To Link
To assign students or sections to an ungraded discussion, click the Manage Assign To link on the create or edit a discussion page.
Assign To Tray
Instructors can select which students are assigned the ungraded discussion.
Note: Only students assigned to the discussion can view and participate in the ungraded discussion.
Feature Video
Navigation
Analytics Hub
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Beta Environment Availability |
Not available in the beta environment |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-09 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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Name of LTI Tool |
None |
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Permissions |
Analytics Hub |
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Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Navigation |
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Related Ideas |
None |
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Related Blog |
Introducing Analytics Hub: Your central gateway to all things Data, Analytics and Insights |
Summary
In Account Navigation, an Analytics Hub link is available. The Analytics Hub displays all data and analytics for the following features:
- Admin Analytics: Usage overview, Student overview, Course overview
- Impact Insights
- LTI Usage Data
- Intelligent Insights: Students in need of attention, Course readiness, LTI Usage Data, Ask Your Data
- Standards overview
- Formative assessments
- Benchmark assessments
- State and National Assessments
- Canvas Data 2 services
- DAP CLI & Client library
- DAP Query API
Note: Specific data and analytics solutions are based on feature option settings and individual users permissions.
Change Benefit
This feature improves an admin’s workflow by consolidating all data and analytics capabilities in one page.
Feature Workflow
Analytics Hub Link
In Account navigation, an Analytics Hub link is available.
Analytics Hub View
Users without access to Intelligent Insights can access other product data and analytics in the Analytics Hub.
Analytics Hub Data Options
Using the Analytics Hub, admins can view data for the following areas depending on feature option settings and individual users permissions:
- AI Assisted Data [1]
- Usage and Adoption [2]
- Student Success [3]
- Course Effectiveness [4]
- Standards Proficiency [5]
- Assessment Results [6]
- Data Access [7]
Feature Video
Inbox
Add Signature to Messages
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-06-17 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-20 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
Account Settings |
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Account Setting to Enable |
Enable Inbox Signature Block |
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Subaccount Configuration |
No |
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Name of LTI Tool |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Inbox |
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Related Ideas |
Summary
When the Enable Inbox Signature Block is enabled, users have the option to configure a signature when composing a message. Additionally, admins have the option to disable the Inbox Signature Block for students.
Note: The Enable Inbox Signature Block setting is disabled by default.
Change Benefit
This feature streamlines communication and enhances the effectiveness and professional appeal of inbox messages.
Feature Workflow
Account Setting Enable Signature Block
In Account settings, select the Enable Inbox Signature Block checkbox to enable for all users. To disable this feature for students select the Disable Inbox Signature Block for Students checkbox.
Note: By default, the Disable Inbox Signature Block for students checkbox is not selected.
Inbox Settings Icon
In the Inbox, click the Settings button.
Create Signature Modal
To create a signature, select the Signature On radio button [1] and enter the desired signature in the Signature field [2]. Then, click the Save button [3].
Compose Message Signature Display
Once a signature is saved, it displays in the message body when composing a message.
Feature Video
Add Auto Response to Messages
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-06-17 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-20 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
Account Settings |
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Account Setting to Enable |
Enable Inbox Auto Response |
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Subaccount Configuration |
No |
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Name of LTI Tool |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Inbox |
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Related Ideas |
Summary
When Enable Inbox Auto Response is enabled, users have the option to set an auto-response for messages. Additionally, admins have the option to disable the Inbox Auto Response for students.
Note: The Enable Inbox Auto Response setting is disabled by default.
Change Benefit
This feature streamlines communication and enhances the effectiveness and professional appeal of inbox messages.
Feature Workflow
Account Setting Enable Auto Response Checkbox
In Account Settings, select the Enable Inbox Auto Response checkbox to enable the feature for all users. To disable this feature for students select the Disable Inbox Auto Response for Students checkbox.
Note: By default, the Disable Inbox Signature Block for students checkbox is not selected.
Inbox Auto Response Modal
To create an auto-response message, select the Response On radio button [1] and enter the Start Date [2], End date [3], Subject [4] and Message [5]. Then, click the Save button [6].
Feature Video
Intelligent Insights
Analytics and AI
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Beta Environment Availability |
Not available in the beta environment |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-09 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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Name of LTI Tool |
Contact Customer Success Manager |
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Permissions |
Name of Permission relevant to feature area Intelligent Insights Account Role - Students in Need of Attention - Course Readiness - Ask Your Data - LTI Usage |
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Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Intelligent Insights |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
Intelligent Insights is Instructure’s new product offering in the area of analytics & AI.
The four features of Intelligent Insights are:
- Course Readiness: Provides the insights administrators need to manage and assess course readiness and effectiveness. Institutions can customize the criteria to set standards for course readiness, enabling data-informed decisions and actions to enhance the consistency and effectiveness of teaching and learning.
- Students in Need of Attention: Institutions establish leading indicators to proactively identify students needing attention and take action to improve their experience and outcomes. By implementing proactive and continuous monitoring, institutions can enhance student retention and graduation rates.
- Ask Your Data: AI-powered query tools enable account admins to ask and answer questions in natural language. This allows educators to make data-informed decisions regardless of their data literacy or technical expertise.
- LTI Usage: A meaningful and personalized data and analytics dashboard on LTI usage within Canvas provides admins with insights into where, when, by whom, and how often LTIs are used. This enhances understanding and management of LTIs in Canvas.
Note: Intelligent Insights is a paid product offering, please contact your Customer Success Manager for more information.
Change Benefit
This product enables self-service analytics and proactively surfaces actionable insights that inform strategic initiatives to improve course and edtech effectiveness, student retention, and graduation rates.
Feature Workflow
Analytics Hub Link
Admins can access Intelligent Insights through the Analytics Hub or Admin Analytics.
Edit Criteria Page
In Course Readiness, admins can create specific criteria to define course readiness for their institution.
Course Readiness Data
Then, the admin can view data based on the institution's criteria for course readiness.
Students In Need Of Attention Page
In the Students in Need of Attention page, admins can customize criteria [1], message students in need [2], filter results [3], and view bulk data [4].
Individual Student View
Additionally, admins can view more detailed information about individual students.
Ask Your Data View
Admins can interact with and query their data instantly, quickly visualizing results.
LTI Usage Overview
With the LTI Usage dashboard, admins can gather insights on the following questions:
- Which LTI tools are/are not being utilized and where?
- Who are our LTI tool champions?
- What are our trends in LTI tool usage?
Additional Details
Please note that the LTI Usage dashboard is a part of Intelligent Insights and Impact. As such, LTI Usage Release Notes can be found with the Impact Release Notes in the Instructure Community when available.
Feature Video
Modules
Module and Assignment Differentiation
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-06-17 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-20 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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Name of LTI Tool |
None |
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Permissions |
To change the Assign To settings for Modules and Module Items:
To open the Assign To tray from a module item’s create page:
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Related APIs |
|
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Modules |
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Related Ideas |
[Modules] Module access to specific groups, sections or students [Modules] Hiding and Viewing Modules for Individual Sections |
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Related Blogs |
Summary
On the Modules page, instructors can assign students to an entire module and individual module items from the Modules page. Additionally, the Add Module and Edit Module Settings pages are redesigned as trays.
Notes:
- If a student is assigned only a specific item within a module and not the entire module, they will see only that item in the feature area, such as an assignment on the assignment page, and not the rest of the module.
- If a student is assigned an entire module, but only specific items within that module, students can only view the items they are assigned.
Change Benefit
This feature improves the differentiation of Modules to create a more dynamic and adaptive learning environment.
Feature Workflow
Add Module Tray
When creating a new module, the Add Module modal is changed to a tray.
Edit Module Tray
When editing a module, the Edit Module Settings is redesigned to display as a tray with a Settings tab and an Assign To tab.
Note: The existing module settings remain unchanged.
Assign To Tray
Using the Assign To tab, instructors can set the module visibility to Everyone [1] or assign it to specific students [2]. In the Assign To field [3], instructors can select students or sections using the drop-down menu, typing student names, SIS IDs (if available), or section names . Lastly, click the Save button [4].
Note: By default, the modules and items are assigned to everyone.
Module Assign To Link
On the Modules page, instructors can also access the Assign To tab by clicking the Options icon [1]. Then, select the Assign To link [2].
View Assign To Link
When a module is differentiated for specific students, a View Assign To link displays to easily review or edit visibility.
Note: The View Assign To link does not display if the module is assigned to everyone.
Module Item Assign To Link
To assign a specific module item to a student, click the Options icon [1], then select the Assign To link [2].
Module Item Assign To Tray
After selecting the Assign To link, a tray displays where instructors can differentiate assignment availability dates and due dates. Then, click the Save button.
Module Item Assign To Tray for Pages
Additionally, instructors can edit and differentiate visibility dates for students for pages.
Note: Pages and ungraded discussions cannot be assigned due dates.
Additional Details
This feature is not available in the Mobile app. However, the feature can be used on a mobile device when viewing in a web browser. This feature is not yet available when using Course Pacing.
Feature Video
Pages
Assign To Feature Available
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-06-17 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-20 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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Name of LTI Tool |
None |
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Permissions |
Pages - update |
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Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Pages |
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Related Ideas |
Summary
Instructors can assign pages to students and set availability dates. Additionally, instructors can assign Pages to Mastery Paths.
Note: Pages cannot be assigned due dates.
Change Benefit
This update streamlines instructor workflow and improves the ability to differentiate instruction.
Feature Workflow
Assign To Button
When viewing a page, instructors can use the Assign To button to quickly manage availability dates and assign them to students.
Pages Manage Assign To Link
When editing or creating a page, click the Manage Assign To link.
Pages Assign To TrayInstructors can differentiate pages as well as manage availability dates in the Assign To tray. Then, click the Apply button.
Manage Assign To Pending Changes Pill
After applying changes and closing the tray [1], a pill displays stating that changes are not yet saved [1]. To save changes, click the Save button [2].
Pages Assign To Master Paths
When assigning pages, instructors can also choose to assign the page to Mastery Paths.
Note: The Allow in Mastery Paths checkbox is removed.
Updated Features
Assignments
Assign To Interface Update
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-06-17 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-20 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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Name of LTI Tool |
None |
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Permissions |
Manage Assignments and Quizzes - add Discussions - create |
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Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes |
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Related Ideas |
Summary
In Assignments and Discussions, an Assign To button is available. In Assignments, Discussions and Quizzes, the Assign To user interface is redesigned in a tray. Additionally, student SIS IDs are displayed alongside student names when available.
Note: This update is not available in classic discussions.
Change Benefit
This update streamlines instructor workflow and improves the ability to differentiate instruction of assignments and discussions.
Feature Workflow
Assignments Assign To Button
When viewing an assignment or graded discussion, instructors can use the Assign To button to quickly manage due dates and availability dates.
Manage Assign To Link
When editing an assignment, discussion or quiz, click the Manage Assign To link.
Assign To Tray
Instructors can differentiate assignments, graded discussions and quizzes as well as manage due dates and availability dates in the redesigned tray. Then, click the Apply button.
Assign To SIS ID Display
Additionally, student SIS IDs display when available in the Assign To tray.
Assign To Tray Displays Inherited Assignments
When editing in the Assign To tray of an assignment, inherited assignments display if available.
Manage Assign To Pending Changes Pill
After applying changes and closing the tray, a pill displays stating that changes are not yet saved. To save changes, click the Save button [2].
Feature Video
Feature Options
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.
Admin Analytics
Navigation Updates
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
Admin Analytics |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Enabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
Not available in the beta environment |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-09 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
No |
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Permissions |
Admin Analytics- view and export data |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Admin Analytics, Analytics Hub |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
TBD |
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Feature Option State |
Production-ready |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
An entry point for Admin Analytics is added to the Analytics Hub. On the Admin Analytics page, an Intelligent Insights option is added to the navigation menu for Intelligent Insight users.
On the Analytics Hub page, the following Admin Analytics data is accessible:
- Usage Overview
- Student Overview
- Course Overview
Notes: Intelligent Insights is a separate product from Admin Analytics that requires a subscription. For more information, contact your Customer Success Manager (CSM).
Change Benefit
This update improves navigation to Admin Analytics and Intelligent Insights
Feature Workflow
Admin Analytics Data in the Analytics Hub
In the Analytics Hub, to view Usage and Adoption, click the Usage Overview link [1]. To view the StudentSuccess, click the Student Overview link [2], and to view Course Effectiveness, click the Courses Overview link [3].
Intelligent Insights Drop-Down Menu
On the Admin Analytics page, institutions with an Intelligent Insights subscription have access to an Intelligent Insights drop-down menu [1]. In the drop-down menu, admins can access insights for Course Readiness [2] and Students in Need of Attention [3]. Additionally, admins can access an Ask Your Data tool [4] and insights related to LTI Usage [5].
Note: Ask Your Data and LTI Usage are external links, therefore saved filters do not apply.
The four features of Intelligent Insights available from Admin Analytics are:
- Course Readiness: delivers the insights administrators need to manage and measure course readiness and effectiveness. Institutions customize the criterion to set the standard for course readiness and then make data-informed decisions and take action to improve the consistency of effectiveness of teaching and learning.
- Students in Need of Attention: Institutions establish the leading indicators to proactively identify students needing attention so that they can proactively act to improve the student's experience and outcome. Institutions can improve student retention and graduation rates with proactive and continuous monitoring.
- Ask Your Data: AI-powered query tools enable account admins to ask and answer questions in the natural language. Educators can make data-informed decisions regardless of data literacy or technical savvy.
- LTI Usage: A meaningful and personalized data and analytics dashboard on LTI usage inside of Canvas. This provides admins with the ability to better understand where, when, by whom and how often LTIs are used within Canvas.
Feature Video
Rubrics
Redesign Phase 1
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
|
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Beta: Account (Enabled/Unlocked) Production: Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-06-17 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-20 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
No |
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Permissions |
Rubrics-add/edit/delete |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Rubrics |
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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 |
[Rubrics] Editing Capabilities for Rubrics [Rubrics] Rubric Ratings with consistent text wrapping & customisable margins |
Summary
The Rubrics page at the admin and course level is redesigned, allowing admin and instructors to search and sort rubrics, view the location rubrics are used, duplicate and archive rubrics, as well as more easily edit existing rubrics. Additionally, the rubrics create and edit interface is redesigned.
Change Benefit
This feature enhances educational value and improves student learning as institutions focus on effective rubric-based assessments.
Feature Workflow
Account Level Rubric View
At the Account and Course level, the Rubrics page is redesigned. Tabs are available to display Saved [1] and Archived [2] rubrics. A search bar [3] is available and the Create New Rubric button [4] is updated. Admins and instructors can also sort rubrics in ascending and descending order by Rubric name [5], Total Points [6], Criterion [7], and Location Used [8]. Additionally, an options icon [9] is available for each rubric, allowing users to easily edit, duplicate, archive, or delete rubrics [10].
Note: Rubrics cannot be edited or deleted once they have been added to an assignment. However, this can be duplicated for additional edits and the creation of new rubrics.
Account Level Rubric Search and Create New Rubric Button
To search rubrics, enter the rubric name in the search field [1]. To create a new rubric, click the Create New Rubric button [2].
Redesigned Create New Rubric Page
When creating a new rubric, enter a Rubric name [1] and Rating Order [2]. To add a new criterion, click the Draft New Criterion button [3]. To create criterion from an outcome, click the Create from Outcome button [4].
Create New Criterion Modal
When creating a new criterion, enter the Criterion Name [1] and Criterion Description [2]. To enable a point range, select the Enable Range checkbox [4]. Then, determine the desired Points [4]. Rating name [5], and Rating Description [6]. Then click the Save Criterion button [7].
Adding an Outcome to Criterion Modal
When creating a criterion from an outcome, select the desired outcome and click the Import button.
Create New Rubric Edit, Delete and Duplicate Icons
Once the rubric is complete, users can edit [1], delete [2], or duplicate [3] criterion. Additionally, use the drag and drop icon [4] to re-order criteria. Then, either Save as Draft [5], Save Rubric [6], or Preview Rubric [7].
Rubric Location Used Link
On the Rubrics page, click the Courses and Assignments link to view which course rubrics are used.
Location Used Modal
At the account and course level, users can view the list of courses and assignments where the associated rubric is used. Additionally, all courses and assignments are hyperlinked for easy access.
SpeedGrader Rubric View Drop-Down Menu
In SpeedGrader, instructors can manage the rubric view by clicking the drop-down menu to select a Traditional, horizontal, or vertical view. [1]. To apply points, click the Submit Assessment button [2].
Notes:
- Traditional view is the default view.
- To deselect a rating, double-click the selection.
- Points must be submitted to save.
SpeedGrader Select Rubric Drop-Down Menu
Additionally in SpeedGrader, instructors can use the dropdown menu to switch between their own rubric and the peer-reviewed rubric.
Student View Rubric Display Drop-Down Menu
For students, the peer review rubric view is also updated. Additionally, students can manage the rubric view by clicking the drop-down menu.
Note: The Assignment Enhancements feature option must be enabled for students to view the updated rubric.
Additional Details
The traditional view will not be available if the rubric contains more than five criteria.
Feature Video
Other Updates
Analytics
Admin Analytics and Course Analytics migration to Data Access Platform (DAP)
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-07-09 |
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Production Environment Availability |
TBD |
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Location to Enable Feature |
Contact your Customer Support Manager |
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Name of LTI Tool |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
|
Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Area |
Admin Analytics, Course Analytics |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
Canvas’ Admin Analytics and Course Analytics features are migrated to the Data Access Platform (DAP).
Note: To enable Admin Analytics and Course Analytics on DAP early before migration on August 1, 2024, contact your Customer Success Manager (CSM)
Change Benefit
This transition offers increased load schedule frequency (every 4 hours instead of the current daily refresh), ensured consistency in metrics with other data products across Canvas, and improved data quality and availability.
Feature Video
Announcements and Discussions
Enforcement of Discussion/Announcement Redesign Feature Option
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Original Production Release Date |
2021-06-19 |
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Affected Canvas Areas |
Announcements, Discussions |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
Summary
The Discussion/Announcement Redesign feature option is enforced for all Canvas institutions and the feature option is removed.
Change Benefit
This change provides users with the most engaging, user-friendly, and efficient discussion and announcement interface.
Additional Details
For additional information, see the Discussion Redesign and Announcement Redesign guides. Additionally, the Discussion/Announcement Redesign user group will be closed 10/18/2024.
Feature Video
Discussions
Create and Edit Page is updated to InstUI
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-06-17 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-20 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Area |
Discussions |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
The Discussion Create and Edit page is updated to use Apollo/GraphQL to fetch and update data.
Note: The user interface is not affected.
Change Benefit
This update improves user interface infrastructure, allowing Canvas development teams to leverage the latest design system.
Feature Video
Navigation
Removal of Legacy Account Analytics
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-06-17 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-20 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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Name of LTI Tool |
None |
|
Permissions |
None |
|
Related APIs |
None |
|
Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Area |
Account Navigation |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
At the Account level, the legacy Analytics link is removed. For analytics, admins should refer to Admin Analytics and the Analytics Hub links.
Change Benefit
This change reduces the number of areas that administrators need to check for analytics.
Feature Video
New Analytics
Enforcement of New Course and User Analytics Feature Option
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Original Production Release Date |
2019-10-19 |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-06-17 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-20 |
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Affected Canvas Areas |
New Analytics |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
Summary
The New Course and User Analytics feature option is enforced for all Canvas institutions and the feature option is removed from the user interface.
Change Benefit
This change enhances the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of data analysis efforts, providing a significant advantage in a data-driven environment.
Additional Details
For more information, see the New Analytics guides.
Feature Video
Change Log
2024-06-20
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