Instructure Community Weekly Highlights (November 11-17, 2025)

KathrynMetz

Welcome to the Instructure Community Weekly Highlights blog! Every Monday, we will update you with all the goings-on in the Instructure world from the previous week: community updates, product updates, new blogs to read, and everything else you'll need to know will be here!

Community Content

The Instructure Community will enter a read-only state on November 22, 2025 as we prepare to migrate to our new Community platform in early December. Read our blog post for more info about this change.

Upcoming Instructure Live Events

Webinar: Elevating Accessibility and Engagement in Canvas New Quizzes with Readspeaker - Tue, Nov 18, 2025 09:00 AM MST

Join Instructure and ReadSpeaker on November 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM MT / 11:00 AM ET for a free webinar showcasing how built-in text-to-speech in Canvas New Quizzes enhances accessibility and supports Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

New & Next Showcase: IgniteAI in Action - Tue, Nov 18, 2025 10:00 AM MST

You’ll see how educators can now use IgniteAI for quiz question authoring, rubric generation, discussion insights, and more, plus get a preview of features arriving in the December and January Canvas releases. Learn how IgniteAI strengthens transparency and trust in AI adoption and discover best practices for implementing these features across your institution.

Canvas Klatch with Greg- Tue, Nov 18, 2025 11:00 AM MST

Whether you’re new to Canvas or looking to expand your skills, each Klatch session offers a welcoming space to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another.

Webinar: Discover the All-New Canvas Portfolio: Capture, Assess and Showcase Learning - Tue, Nov 18, 2025 10:30 PM MST

The new Canvas Portfolio lets students curate and share their best work while helping educators assess learning across courses and competencies. This session covers everything from setup to student experience, with examples and rollout tips you can apply immediately.

Increase Profitability and Learner Automation via Canvas Catalog - Thu, Nov 20, 2025 01:30 PM MST

Join us as we explore ways for your institution to increase profitability and learner automation, from the start of the learner journey until course completion, via Canvas Catalog.

Canvas Klatch with Dianna - Mon, Nov 24, 2025 06:00 PM MST

Whether you’re new to Canvas or looking to expand your skills, each Klatch session offers a welcoming space to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another.

New & Next Product Updates for APAC - Tues, Nov, 25, 2025 05:30 PM MST

Stay up to date with the latest innovations from Instructure! Join us on Wednesday, November 26 for an engaging 60-minute session where we'll explore a range of recent enhancements and what's coming next for all of the products in the Instructure Ed-cosystem. Expect live product demos, insights into beta programs, and actionable resources designed to help you get the most out of these new features — all focused on higher education needs.

Jam Session: Equity and Accessibility - Tues, Dec 02, 2025 11:00 AM MST

Mixtapes curate 5–7 standout sessions by theme or audience. In this jam session, you’ll sync up with peers who picked the same playlist, swap notes, and discover fresh insights to bring back to your work.

Canvas Klatch with Diana - Tues, Dec 02, 2025 04:00 PM MST

Whether you’re new to Canvas or looking to expand your skills, each Klatch session offers a welcoming space to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another.

Canvas Klatch with Greg - Wed, Dec 03, 2025 11:00 AM MST

Whether you’re new to Canvas or looking to expand your skills, each Klatch session offers a welcoming space to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another.

LearnPlatform User Group- Steal My Workflow - Wed, Dec 03, 2025 01:00 PM MST

The start of winter often brings a lull in new product requests, making it the perfect time to shift focus and evaluate your current EdTech stack. Now is the time to prepare for budget season by creating a workflow that helps your district determine which products to renew and continue paying for in the coming year.

Jam Session: Assessment - Thu, Dec 04, 2025 12:00 PM MST

Mixtapes curate 5–7 standout sessions by theme or audience. In this jam session, you’ll sync up with peers who picked the same playlist, swap notes, and discover fresh insights to bring back to your work.