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You can install and configure Commons in a self-hosted instance of Canvas. Self-hosted Canvas Commons instances can only share and view public resources.
Open Account
In Global Navigation, click the Admin link [1], then click the name of the account [2].
Add Developer Key
In Account Navigation, click the Developer Keys link [1], or navigate to /accounts/self/developer_keys.
Click the Developer Key button [2], then click the API Key link [3].
Enter Key Settings
Enter information int the following fields:
- Key Name [1]: An easily-identifiable, human-readable name for your Commons key.
- Owner Email [2]: The email address for an administrator in your self-hosted Canvas instance.
- Redirect URI (Legacy) [3]: https://lor.instructure.com
Click the Save button [4].
Enable Commons Key
To enable the Commons key, click the toggle in the State column.
View Client Secret (Key)
To view the Client Secret (Key), click the Show Key button. Select and copy this key, as you will need it later in the setup process.
Open Account Settings
In Account Navigation, click the Settings link.
View App Configurations
Click the Apps tab [1].
Click the View App Configurations button [2].
Add App
Click the Add App button.
Enter App Information
In the Configuration Type drop-down menu, select the By URL option [1].
Enter the following information:
- Name [2]: Commons Setup
- Config URL [3]: https://lor.instructure.com/api/self-hosted-setup/tool-config
Click the Submit button [4].
Configure App Settings
Click the Settings icon [1] and select the Configure option [2].
Enter App Configuration
Enter your Client ID in the Client ID field [1] and Client Secret (Key) in the Client Secret (Key) field [2]. Then click the Continue setup button [3].
Authorize Commons Key
Click the Authorize button.
Complete Commons Setup
Click the Close button.
Refresh Browser
To see the Commons link in the Global Navigation menu, refresh the page.
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As a Canvas instructor, you can share your Canvas course to Commons and make it available to other instructors.
Resources should be complete before they are shared. To modify an existing shared resource, learn how to update a resource previously shared to Commons.
Notes:
- To enable Commons in your Canvas instance, please contact your Customer Success Manager.
- Commons is available in all Free for Teacher (FFT) accounts. Free for Teacher users are limited to finding, importing, and sharing public resources.
- Updating a previously shared course in Commons can replace constituent resources within the dependent course, resetting or replacing important settings, course design, and even resources like assignments. Please use caution when updating courses via Commons.
- Depending on the account settings set by your Canvas admin, you may be unable to view and/or share public content. Authors of publicly shared resources will always be able to view their resource.
- The file size limit for uploaded content is 500 MB.
- A course shared through Commons retains its published/unpublished status from when it was originally shared. If you share a published course, when others import that course, it will be published in their account.
- Only course instructors can add a course or course content to Commons.
- Admins can add a course or course content to Commons if they act as an instructor of the course.
Open Course
In Global Navigation, click the Courses link [1], then click the name of the course you want to share to Commons [2].
Open Settings
In Course Navigation, click the Settings link.
Share to Commons
In the sidebar, click the Share to Commons link.
Note: A course shared through Commons retains the published/unpublished status of when it was originally shared. If you share a published course, when others import that course, it will be published.
Choose Content License
Select your content license from the Copyright and Licenses drop-down menu [1]. To add any additional licensing, copyright, or usage information, click the Add Additional Information link [2].
Add Grade/Level
Select the appropriate grade level(s) using the sliders or drop-down menus.
Share to Commons
When you're done, click the Share button.
View Shared Resource
View your shared resource. It may take up to 30 minutes to process a resource. Resource previews are not available while the resource is processing.
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In this video, you will learn about the Admin settings in Commons.
Last updated 2023-06-02
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Video overviews reflect current feature functionality in Canvas; they are updated based on workflow changes, not on minor or non-functional interface enhancements. Depending on your institution's Canvas theme, the Canvas interface may display differently than shown in this video, but the functionality is the same.
Commons Overview (Admins) Video Script
In this video, you will learn about the Admin settings in Commons. Commons is a learning object repository where instructors can share and import educational resources. Canvas account admins are automatically added as Commons account admins.
To open Commons, click the Commons link in Global Navigation. To open the Commons Admin page, click the Admin link in Commons navigation. From the Commons Admin page, you can view and manage Account Settings, Groups, Consortiums, and Managed Resources. You can also view Commons usage data for your account.
In the Account Settings tab, you can manage content and learning standard settings. To allow approved content, enable the Allow Approved Content toggle. By default, approved content is denoted with a checkmark icon. To customize the approved icon color, click the Select background color option. To upload a custom approved content icon image, click the Change image link. If you want Commons to display approved content at the top of search results, select the Prioritize approved content in search results option. As an admin, you can designate non-admin users to manage approved content. Click the Add users drop-down menu. Type in the user’s name or email address to search for the user. Commons will auto-generate search results as you type. Click their name or press the Return or Enter key to add them to the list.
By default, users can choose to publicly share their uploaded Commons content and they can view publicly shared content. To disallow users from sharing resources publicly, disable the Allow users to share to public account toggle. To disallow users from viewing and importing public resources, disable the Allow users to view publicly shared content toggle. To disallow featured content in Commons, disable the Allow featured content toggle.
To configure default search results for all users, enable the Configure default search filters toggle. You can select default search filters which will automatically filter content for users in your account. You can select search results to display approved content, associated grade level content, and content shared publicly or in your institution’s Commons space. Please note that users can still modify search filters when they search in Commons. By default, resources with associated learning standards will display those standards on the resource details page. To hide standards and outcomes on the resource details page, disable the Show Common Core Standards and Show State Standards options.
In the Groups tab, you can create and manage user groups. Groups allow users to share content with other users in the group. To find a group, type the group name in the search field. To remove a group, click the remove icon. To create a new group, click the Create a new group field and type the group name. Then press the Return or Enter key. Add users to the new group by searching in the Search field. Locate the name of the person you want to add to the group, then press the Return or Enter key. To make a user a group manager, enable the Manager toggle next to their name. Group managers can add or remove users from the group or delete the group. To remove a user from the group, click the remove icon.
In the Consortiums tab, you can create and manage consortiums. Consortiums allow you to share content between institutions in a consortium. To delete a consortium, click the remove icon. To create a new consortium, type the consortium name in the Name your new consortium field and press the Return or Enter key. To disable your institution from contributing resources to the consortium, disable the Allow my institution to contribute to consortium toggle. You can invite other institutions to join your consortium by searching in the Search institutions to add field. Press the Return or Enter key to add an institution to your consortium. Manage which institutions can contribute resources to the consortium with the Contributor toggle. To remove an institution from the consortium, click the remove icon.
In the Managed Resources tab, you can manage resources shared by users in your account. To remove a resource from Commons, click the remove icon. To edit the details of a resource, click the resource title then click the Edit Resource link. You can edit resource sharing settings, mark the resource as approved content, change the license, edit the metadata, and modify the grade level. When you’ve finished editing the resource, click the Save Changes button. Note that while you can edit resource details, you cannot replace the resource content. Only the user who shared the resource can edit resource content.
In the Stats tab, you can view statistics about all resources shared by users in your Commons account. The Stats page displays a table with information about shared resources, including the name of the resource, the resource author and email address, the approved status, the number of times a resource has been favorited, the number of times a resource has been downloaded or imported, and a link to the source file in Canvas. You can sort the table to display resources by resource name, approved status, favorites, or downloads. To sort statistics, click a column header to sort by descending or ascending. To view the commons resource, click the resource name. Resources shared privately by a user do not include a link to the resource. To view the author’s Canvas profile, click the author’s name. To send the author an email, click the author’s email address. To view the source file in Canvas, click the Canvas Source link. You can search for, sort, and filter resources using the search bar, sort by menu, and the filter button. To download a CSV file with all shared resource data for your account, click the Download CSV button.
You've now completed this overview video on Commons. For additional information on this or any other topic about Canvas, please visit guides.canvaslms.com. You can also ask questions and engage with other Canvas users by visiting community.canvaslms.com.
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You can share assignments, modules, quizzes, pages, and discussions in Canvas to Commons.
To share all content in a course to Commons, learn how to share a course to Commons.
To modify an existing shared resource, learn how to update a resource previously shared to Commons.
Notes:
- The steps in this lesson are similar for sharing assignments, modules, quizzes, pages, or discussions. The differences include opening the feature from Course Navigation and using the Settings icon on Index and Details pages. The images in this lesson illustrate how to share an assignment to Commons.
- To enable Commons in your Canvas instance, please contact your Customer Success Manager.
- Commons is available in all Free for Teacher (FFT) accounts. Free for Teacher users are limited to finding, importing, and sharing public resources.
- The file size limit for uploaded content is 500 MB.
- Content shared through Commons retains the published/unpublished status of the item when it was originally shared. If you share a published resource, when others import that resource, it will be published in their course.
- Studio content cannot be shared to or imported from Commons.
Open Course
In Global Navigation, click the Courses link [1], then click the name of the course you want to share the resource from [2].
Open Feature Area
In Course Navigation, click the feature area link where your resource is located.
Share Resource
Locate the resource you'd like to share within the feature area page, click the Options icon [1], then click the Share to Commons link [2].
Notes:
- If there is a rubric attached to a resource, it will be shared to Commons as part of the resource. The attached rubric will also be imported as part of the resource.
- Content shared through Commons retains the published/unpublished status of the item when it was originally shared. If you share a published resource, when others import that resource, it will be published in their course.
Share via Resource Details Page
You can also open the individual resource to share to Commons. Click the Options icon [1] then click the Share to Commons link [2].
Choose Sharing Option
Select a sharing option.
Note: Depending on the account settings set by your Canvas admin, you may be unable to view and/or share public content. Authors of publicly shared resources will always be able to view their resource.
Choose Content License
Select your content license from the Copyright and Licenses drop-down menu [1]. To add any additional licensing, copyright, or usage information, click the Add Additional Information link [2].
Add Grade/Level
Select the appropriate grade level(s) using the sliders or the dropdown menus.
Share to Commons
When you're done, click the Share button.
View Shared Resource
View your shared resource. It may take up to 30 minutes to process a resource. Resource previews are not available while the resource is processing.
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Upcoming Canvas Changes
2024-07-20
- Enforcement of Discussion and Announcement Redesign.
- Deprecation of Legacy Account Analytics.
- Enforcement of New Analytics
For more information, please see Upcoming Canvas Changes.
In this Canvas release (15 June), a new item bank permission is available. The media recorder includes screen capture and captioning in SpeedGrader. In the Developer Keys edit page, the submission_type_selection placement is removed for users. The New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy feature option and the LTI Deep Linking Line Items on Assignment Edit Page feature options are enforced for all institutions. Lucid Edu suite is integrated and enabled by default in all Canvas instances. The Default to New Quizzes Feature Option is renamed Disable Classic Quiz Creation. When Exporting Course Content, New Quizzes are included in Common Cartridge exports and Course Content export files as XML file type allowing the import of existing quizzes to New Quizzes. Additionally, admin and instructors can share New Quiz item banks with sub-accounts, align outcomes to sub account specific item banks and additional context is provided when aligning outcomes.
All Resources | Features in this release may be included in product blogs and other content areas. For all related links, view the 2024-06-15 Community tag.
- Institutions are responsible for conducting thorough evaluations of their custom CSS/JS with each release and deploy to assess potential impacts.
- Subscribe to the Canvas release notes to be notified of updates.
- For general questions related to this release, see the Canvas Release Notes FAQ
- Looking to discuss the features in the Release Notes? Post a reply in the Features Q&A: Canvas Release Notes (2024-06-15)
Table of Contents
- Upcoming Canvas Changes
- 2024-07-20
- New Features
- Permissions
- Item Bank Permission Addition
- SpeedGrader
- Studio Media Comment Screen Capture and Auto Captioning
- Feature Options
- New Quizzes
- Default to New Quizzes Feature Option Renamed
- Export New Quizzes Using Common Cartridge
- Sub-Account Bank Sharing
- Outcome Alignment Sub-Account Bank Sharing and Additional Context
- Other Updates
- Assignments
- Enforcement of LTI Deep Linking Line Items
- Developer Keys
- Removal of Submission_Type_Selection
- New Quizzes
- Removal of New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy Feature Option [Delayed as of 2024-06-04]
- Platform/Integration
- External Apps
- Lucid Integration
New Features
Permissions
Item Bank Permission Addition
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-05-15 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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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 |
Permissions |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In Permissions, an Item Banks - share with subaccounts permission is available for Account level and Course level roles. This permission allows a user to manage the sharing of item banks with sub-accounts.
Notes: If this permission is disabled, users cannot share item banks to subaccounts. When a user with an admin role is granted this permission, the user can share item banks to sub-accounts they administer. When a user with a course role is granted this permission, the user can share item banks to sub-accounts they are associated with.
Change Benefit
This feature allows users to manage who can share item banks with sub-accounts.
Feature Workflow
Item Bank- Share with Subaccounts Permission
In Permissions, admin can enable the Item Banks-share with subaccounts for course roles and account roles
Additional Details
The permission is enabled for Account Admin by default, all other roles are disabled by default.
Feature Video
SpeedGrader
Studio Media Comment Screen Capture and Auto Captioning
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-05-20 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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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 |
SpeedGrader Media Comments |
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Related Ideas |
Summary
In SpeedGrader, the Studio media recorder is introduced for screen capture and captioning.
Note: Closed captions may not be generated instantaneously and may require some time to process and appear.
Change Benefit
This update enhances the clarity of instructor feedback and improves accessibility by providing a streamlined user experience.
Feature Workflow
SpeedGrader Record Media Icon
To record a media comment, click the Record icon.
Screen Capture Drop Down Menu
When creating a media comment in SpeedGrader, click the Screen Capture drop-down menu [1] and then select Enabled [2] to screen record. Captioning is auto-enabled for voiceovers.
Note: Screen Capture is disabled by default.
Screen Capture Modal
Once Screen Capture is enabled, instructors can select to share a specific Chrome tab [1], specific window [2] or their entire screen [3]. Then, click the Share button [4].
Manage Webcam Drop Down Menu
To manage webcams, click the Camera drop-down menu [1]. Instructors can choose to enable an available camera [2] or disable the camera [3].
Additional Details
The Studio screen capture and captioning features for media comments are only available in SpeedGrader. Additionally, the recorder is only available in Chrome and Edge. Currently, there are no plans to introduce support for Firefox and Safari in the recorder. The Studio recorder for playback will be introduced in a future release.
Feature Video
<iframe width="560px" height="320px" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay *" title="New Feature Screencast: 2024-06-19 SpeedGrader Studio Media Comment Screen Capture and Auto Captioning" src="https://community.instructuremedia.com/embed/5c403120-ff3b-40d0-8542-5e653674998f" frameborder="0"></iframe>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.
New Quizzes
Default to New Quizzes Feature Option Renamed
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Feature Option Name to Enable |
Default to New Quizzes |
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Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status |
Account (Disabled/Unlocked) |
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-05-10 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Areas |
Account Settings Feature Options |
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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
The Default to New Quizzes Feature Option is renamed Disable Classic Quiz Creation.
Note: This change does not affect the functionality or operation of the feature option.
Change Benefit
This update improves clarity regarding the functionality of this feature option.
Additional Details
Access for viewing content or data for Classic Quizzes continues to be available. Additionally, instructors can create classic quizzes via import with the New Quizzes Migration Required feature option disabled & via API.
Feature Video
Export New Quizzes Using Common Cartridge
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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 |
2024-05-10 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Inherent to user |
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Areas |
Export Course Content |
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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 |
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Previous Release Mention |
|
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Related Blog |
Summary
When Exporting Course Content, New Quizzes are included in Common Cartridge exports and Course Content export files as XML file type allowing the import of existing quizzes to New Quizzes.
Change Benefit
This update enhances efficiency by enabling instructors to export New Quizzes in Course Exports.
Feature Workflow
Esport Content Course Export Type
In Settings, when creating a course export, New Quiz files are exported as XML files. Previously, New Quizzes were exported as a JSON file type.
Import Content Page
When Importing Course Content, select the Content Type Common Cartridge 1.x Package or Canvas Course Export Package in the drop-down menu [1], then choose the .imscc file type [2].
Import Content Import Existing Quizzes as New Quizzes Checkbox
Select the Import existing quizzes as New Quizzes checkbox.
Notes: The New Quizzes migration during course import/copy feature options must be enabled to display the checkbox. If this option is not chosen, Classic Quizzes will import as Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes will import as New Quizzes.
Feature Video
Sub-Account Bank Sharing
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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 |
2024-05-15 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Item Banks - share with sub-accounts |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Sub Accounts, Item Banks |
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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] Allow item banks to be created in and shared with subaccounts |
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Related Blog |
Summary
Admin and instructors can share item banks with sub-accounts when the Item Bank-Share with subaccounts permission is enabled at the Course Role or Account Role level.
Change Benefit
This feature streamlines resource sharing and enhances the overall efficiency of item bank management.
Feature Workflow
Item Banks Share Icon
At the account level, to share an item bank with a sub-account, select the desired item bank and click the Share icon.
Account Level Share Item Banks Account Tab
An Account tab [1] displays which allows admin to enter the sub-account to share with [2], select access [3], and view which sub-accounts the item bank is currently shared with [4]. Then click the Close button [5].
Course Level Share Item Bank Account Tab
At the course level, an Account tab [1] displays when sharing an item bank. Instructors can share with sub-accounts they are associated with [2], manage access [3] and view sub-accounts the item bank is currently shared with [4].
Item Bank Filter By Drop Down Menu
Additionally, the Filter By options are updated. The All Banks option is renamed Shared with me [1], a This Account filter is added [2] and the Banks Shared to Course option is renamed Shared with Courses [3] on the Item Banks page. Additionally, an Account search field displays when viewing the Institution Banks and Shared with Me filters [4] at the course and Account level.
Feature Video
<iframe width="560px" height="320px" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay *" title="Release Screencast: 2024-06-19 New Quizzes Sub-Account Bank Sharing" src="https://community.instructuremedia.com/embed/71673b62-08e5-472b-bf44-41d4e7e59fc7" frameborder="0"></iframe>
Outcome Alignment Sub-Account Bank Sharing and Additional Context
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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 |
2024-05-15 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Subaccount Configuration |
Yes |
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Permissions |
Item Banks - share with subaccounts Item Banks-manage account |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Sub Accounts, Item Banks, Outcomes, 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 Ideas |
[New Quizzes] Allow any outcome available to the course to be aligned to questions in item banks |
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Related Blog |
Summary
At the sub-account level, sub-account specific item bank questions can be aligned to outcomes. Root account, sub-account and course names display in Item banks stating where outcomes are sourced and users can see which outcomes belong to courses and sub-accounts. Additionally, the source drop-down menu is available at the course level.
Change Benefit
These updates allow users to utilize sub-account Outcomes within item banks with New Quizzes.
Feature Workflow
To align outcomes to sub-account specific item banks at the sub-account level, use the Source drop-down menu to select either the root account [1] or the sub-account [2]. Then, select the desired outcomes to align.
At the course level, a Source drop-down menu is available allowing instructors to add outcomes from the root account [1] or the course [2].
Note: Adding sub-account level outcomes is unavailable. To add outcomes from the sub-account level, instructors should add desired outcomes to the course.
At the Root Account level, when viewing outcomes aligned to an item bank, users can view the source name of the outcome [1], which outcomes are sub-account outcomes [2] and which outcomes are course outcomes [3].
At the Sub-Account level, when viewing outcomes aligned to an item bank, users can view the source name of the outcome [1], which outcomes are not in that sub-account [2] and which outcomes are course outcomes [3].
At the Course level, when viewing outcomes aligned to an item bank, users can view the source name of the outcome [1], which outcomes are not in the current course [2].
Feature Video
Embed Code:
<iframe width="560px" height="320px" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay *" title="Release Screencast: 2024-06-15 New Quizzes Outcome Alignment Sub-Account Bank Sharing and Additional Context" src="https://community.instructuremedia.com/embed/2dbe28ff-1d96-40b1-a76f-c3cb64644df6" frameborder="0"></iframe>
Other Updates
Assignments
Enforcement of LTI Deep Linking Line Items
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Beta Environment Enforcement Availability |
2024-05-20 |
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Production Environment Enforcement Availability |
2024-06-10 |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected User Roles and Areas |
Admin, Instructors |
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Mobile App Support |
Not available |
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Free-for-Teacher Availability |
Not available |
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Previous Feature Mention |
Canvas Deploy Notes (2023-03-01) |
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Related Ideas |
None |
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Related Blog |
Introducing Deep Linking Assignment Edit: Simplifying Content Management in Canvas |
Summary
The LTI Deep Linking Line Items on Assignment Edit Page is enforced for all institutions and the feature option is removed. This feature option allows LTI 1.3 tools to display a deep linking workflow on the Assignment edit page.
Note: Not all third-party tools are updated to automatically support this placement.
Change Benefit
This change allows instructors to launch a third-party tool before linking to select a specific content item or resource to attach.
Additional Details
To enable the placement, third-party tools need to have this placement added to the Developer Key. Additionally, applications with Assignment Selection placement available on developer keys already enabled may be affected.
Feature Video
Developer Keys
Removal of Submission_Type_Selection
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-05-20 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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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 |
No |
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Affected Area |
Developer Keys |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In the Developer Keys edit page, the submission_type_selection placement is removed for users. The submission_type_selection placement is only available for Instructure approved LTI tools. The tool will not be displayed in this placement until it is approved by the Instructure team.
Change Benefit
This update allows Instructure to better facilitate the number of items in the Submission Type drop-down menu.
Feature Workflow
Submission_Type_Selection Warning Message
If an LTI tool is not approved by Instructure, when trying to add a submission type selection using the Paste JSON Method, a warning displays after saving the LTI Key.
Feature Video
New Quizzes
Removal of New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy Feature Option [Delayed as of 2024-06-04]
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Beta Environment Availability |
TBA |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Affected Canvas Areas |
Feature Options |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Previous Feature mention |
Summary
When New Quizzes is enabled the Import existing quizzes as New Quizzes checkbox is available by default on the Import Content page and Copy a Course page. Additionally, the New Quizzes Migration During Course Import/Copy feature option is removed.
Note: This change does not affect the functionality or operation of the feature option, nor does it force migration of New Quizzes.
Change Benefit
This update simplifies functionality, making it more convenient for administrators to utilize feature options.
Feature Workflow
Import Existing Quizzes as New Quizzes Checkbox
On the Import Content page, the Import existing quizzes to New Quizzes checkbox is available by default.
Course Copy page Import Existing Quizzes as New Quizzes Checkbox
Additionally, on the Copy a Course page, the Import existing quizzes as New Quizzes checkbox is available by default.
Feature Video
Platform/Integration
External Apps
Lucid Integration
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Beta Environment Availability |
2024-05-20 |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-06-15 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
None |
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Name of LTI Tool |
Lucid Integration |
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Permissions |
None |
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Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
|
Affected Area |
Assignments, Rich Content Editor |
Summary
Lucid Edu suite is integrated and enabled by default in all Canvas instances hosted in the US.
Note: All other regions should contact their Customer Success Manager to opt-in.
Change Benefit
This integration offers real-time collaboration tools to enhance interactions among users.
Feature Workflow
Rich Content Editor Lucid and External App Icons
In the Rich Content Editor toolbar, users can access the Lucid EDU suite using the Lucid icon [1] or the External Apps icon [2].
Initial Lucid Account Access Questions
Upon initial setup, instructors can review their role [1] and select if users are under the 13 years of age [2], then click the Next button [3].
Instructor Contact Lucid COPPA Request
If users are under 13 years of age, enter your email in the email field allowing Lucid to contact the institution and request COPPA consent.
Student Initial Lucid Access Questions
Upon initial setup for students, they can confirm their role [1], select if they are over 13 years of age [2], then click the Next button [3].
Under 13 years of Age Confirmation
If students state they are under 13 years of age, they must enter their birthday to confirm.
Under 13 years of age message
If confirmed a student is under 13 years of age, a message displays asking students to contact their teacher for Lucid access.
Lucid Account Login or Sign Up
After confirmation that users are over the age of 13, users can Log in with their existing Lucid credentials [1] or Sign up for a new account [2].
Account Upgraded Message
Users are upgraded to a free Educational plan with Lucid.
Account Verified Message
Once verified, click the Connect button to connect Lucid to Canvas.
Connect Your Lucid Account Link
Then, click the Connect your Lucid account Link.
Connect Canvas Grant Access Page
After reviewing the request for access, click the Grant Access button.
Lucidchart and Lucidspark Documents
Once Access is granted, users can access Lucidchart [1] and Lucidspark [2].
Embed Lucid Document Access Settings
To Embed a Lucid document, set the Access Settings [1], then click the Insert button [2].
Canvas View of Lucid in Pages
Once inserted, users can view and access the Lucid document directly in Canvas.
Add External Tool Submission Type in Assignment
To set Lucid as the submission type in assignments, select External Tools as the submission type [1], then click the Find button [2].
Configure External Tool Modal
Then select the Lucid Link to choose the desired Lucid document [1] and click the Select button [2].
Assignment Lucidchart and Lucidspark Options
Instructors can select Lucidspark [1] or Lucidchart [2] as the submission type. Then click the Next button [3].
Student View of Lucid Assignment
Students can view and complete the Lucid assignment directly in Canvas.
Student View Lucid Assignment Submit Assignment Button
After completing the assignment, click the Submit Assignment button.
Additional Details
When testing the Lucid integration, be sure to authenticate and/or create your own account. You should not test the integration when masquerading as any other user.
If you have asked to opt-out of this integration, it will not be enabled for your instance. If you have not already, but would prefer to do so, please contact your Customer Success Manager (CSM).
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A Creative Commons license allows you to share, on your own terms, the course content you create. You determine how and to what extent other users can reuse your original course content. Likewise, you can reuse other users' content if it has a Creative Commons license. The benefit of using Creative Commons licenses is that other instructors can use, build, and improve upon your own content. This type of creative collaboration can add value to your curriculum.
When sharing a resource to commons, you will need to select a content license option.
Notes:
- To enable Commons in your Canvas instance, please contact your Customer Success Manager.
- Commons is available in all Free for Teacher (FFT) accounts. Free for Teacher users are limited to finding, importing, and sharing public resources.
- The license you select for your resource in Commons is not tied to the license that is set for the resource within Canvas course settings.
- For more information about copyright infringement, please read the Canvas Commons Terms of Use.
- Learn more about setting the content license.
Copyrighted
Copyrighted means original content created by you. If you select this option, you can add additional information.
Public Domain
Public Domain means the work has no known copyright and is free to use without restrictions. To learn more, click the Public Domain image.
Attribution
All Creative Commons licenses require Attribution. In other words, when others distribute or reuse your work, they must always credit you for your original creation. If you select Attribution as your only Creative Commons license, others can copy, distribute, and use your course content or altered forms of your course content. To learn more, click the CC - Attribution image.
Attribution ShareAlike
If you add a ShareAlike license to your course content, others are allowed to copy, distribute, and use your course content only if they redistribute your content using the same Creative Commons license. To learn more, click the CC - Attribution ShareAlike image.
Note: The Attribution-ShareAlike license is used by Wikipedia, and is recommended for materials that would benefit from incorporating content from Wikipedia and similarly licensed projects. With this license, others can copy, distribute, and use your course content or altered forms of your course content (even for commercial purposes) as long as they credit you and use the same Creative Commons license.
Attribution No Derivatives
A No Derivatives license indicates that others can use your course content, but they may not change it in any way. To learn more, click the CC - Attribution NoDerivs image.
Attribution NonCommercial
A Non-Commercial license adds the caveat that others can use your course content, but not for commercial purposes. To learn more, click the CC - Attribution NonCommercial image.
Choose a Content License
To share your resource in the way that works best for you, select a license from the Copyright and Licenses drop-down menu. The list below shows the available copyright and license combinations, from least restrictive to most restrictive:
- Copyrighted
- Public Domain
- CC - Attribution
- CC - Attribution ShareAlike
- CC - Attribution NoDerivs
- CC - Attribution NonCommercial
- CC - Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike
- CC - Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivs
You can view more information about Creative Commons licenses and how they work at creativecommons.org/licenses.
