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LloydDodds · 2024-12-11

Hi Brains Trust...Does anyone know if there is a way to update information between shells....?I am a teacher, and we teach a course which is broken up into 3 different phases. The students have a "home shell" which has assessment records for the enti...

jonathanmerrill · 2024-12-11

How can I invite fellow colleagues who are also teaching AP African American Studies. Tried on "people" page for the course but could not find them.

BKapocias · 2024-12-11

I think I am able to set an access code for a "classic" quiz, but I don't see that same option for a "new" quiz. Is there a way to set an access code?

dogrady · 2024-12-11

I set a default grade for an assignment but now I would like to delete it. Is there way to do that?

HennyTasker1 · 2024-12-11

I don't think any of my browser settings/computer settings/custom Canvas Themes are causing this. I'm a bit sick of having to press enter/insert newline to get the g, y, p, etc. glyphs to display fully. Anyone else have this problem? Seems like an ea...

GeorgePenny · 2024-12-11

I assign a specific number of points to my assignments, yet the Gradebook does not show the points.How can i get the Gradebook to show points?

KarlijnvanA · 2024-12-11

After 3 years, I still get hopelessly lost on this website, so I hope this is the right place to post this request. Otherwise, can someone point me where to post this? Instructure, you have been adding 'archive' options, first with grading schemes,...

Chu · 2024-12-11

Hi, I'm Chu Pei Shan, student MINTFM C2022. I have completed the Masterclass Diabetes Management in GP up to 100%, however, after I refresh the page, it goes back to 57%. Even I tried to redo and complete it again, however, this occurs again after I...

JosephLace · 2024-12-10

To the pronouns can you add She/them

ian10 · 2024-12-10

Wondering if anyone else has successfully used the Microsoft Teams Meeting menu option in a course to actually create a meeting, when using Chrome or Firefox web browsers? No problem in Edge, so I'm assuming that it's a MS account sync thing that all...

ian10 · 2024-12-10

Looking at creating calendar events for class with a link to a Teams meeting. I can create an Teams meeting in pages or discussions with no issues, but I cant seam to get a link into the calendar. Anyone got an idea?

lovebrad · 2024-12-10

As an instructor, how can I find out which group an individual student is in? Per the Canvas instructions, all groups are collapsed by design, nor is there any way to search. Groups can be open/viewed by opening each one through clicking the arrow, ...

KatherynNeeley · 2024-12-10

This symbol is on my canvas page and is very confusing.

KEdwards8 · 2024-12-10

Does Canvas still provide technical support for Classic Quizzes? If so, how much longer will this be available?

CaioSilva · 2024-12-10

Hi everyone,We have the following situation.On our Canvas environment we use o Microsoft 365 / OneDrive to host our content.For each course we create modules and items to the students as an extern url.Until a few days it worked as it should, but then...

GraceStephens23 · 2024-12-10

I have an instructor who has had difficulty staying under our institution's 2 GB storage limit per course. For a new course she is building, she wants to ensure she's staying under the storage limit, but no matter what, it is showing "0% of 2 GB used...

MathTeacher2727 · 2024-12-10

One of our shell courses edited their page instead of the blueprint page and broke the sync. Normally we go to the blueprint and click the LOCKED button to fix this, but currently when we click it on the affected page it says "Locked: no attributes l...

CarolineRaycher · 2024-12-10

I am not able to get one of my module's content to appear in a course.I went into settings and moved the module to a different locationI have disabled, saved, re-enabled, savedthe module and each of the content items have green check marks next to it...

lenz · 2024-12-10

My course meets once a week. How can I set up the Roll Call Attendance Tool to reflect that? Thanks for any and all suggestions! Chérie

pdadosky · 2024-12-09

My name is Paul Dadosky, and I am an adjunct professor of IT and business at Ivy Tech Community College. Since about the seventh week of this semester, I started getting blank white space in my grade book columns unless I selected "Hide Total Column"...

JuanMerkt · 2024-12-09

How can students set their personal time zone under their profile?

HSchaefer · 2024-12-09

Students enrolled in the online undergrad program at Regent University use Canvas for all student discussions, assignments, material, quizzes, grading, tracking, etc. Each quiz/assignment/module has a full set of instructions which outlines how many ...

KellyVikstrom-H · 2024-12-09

We are noticing that users are sporadically sending and receiving duplicate inbox messages. Some people are reporting that when they send a message they get an error ("error occurred while creating conversation message" - image attached) and then hit...

AsadRehman · 2024-12-09

is there a way to add users as batches using .csv or other formats?Im using the one at instructure.com/admin

CherylLee314 · 2024-12-09

I am trying to import the same set of Outcomes into multiple classes that are not within the same section. I can upload the CSV just fine into one of the classes, but when I try to upload it again, I get an error that the outcome already exists in an...

kmappleg · 2024-12-09

There was an error on a quiz answer. I'd like to delete the question/answer and reduce the overall point values from 10 to 9. Should I simply delete the question/answer or submit it for regrade? I only ask because I'm only finding how to "edit multip...

CallieAlreza · 2024-12-09

I have this interesting question. Do your grades go down when you do not complete assignments?

SamGrimaldi · 2024-12-09

I oversee a Canvas course that has a lot of different instructors. But they are each only in charge of one or two assignments. Is there a way that they can get notifications for only the assignments they need to assess and not all of the course notif...

EYSD_TIS · 2024-12-09

We are using Canvas LMS for our district's virtual academy. Many teachers use the prerequisites as part of their modules to ensure that students are completing all of the parts of the class. However, sometimes they get students part way through the ...

AbdulKhadar · 2024-12-09

Hi everyone,I’m looking to conduct a poll on Canvas LMS to gather opinions or feedback from my students. Could someone guide me on the best way to create a poll within Canvas? Is there a built-in feature for this, or would I need to use an external t...

ZoeLubitz1 · 2024-12-11

Block Editor will be available in Open Beta on December 16, 2024.

JuditTarnoy · 2024-12-10

Simplifying Learning: Improved Support for New Quizzes TLDR: Quizzes are key to learning, and we’ve made them easier to access and navigate in the Canvas Mobile apps. With improved support for New Quizzes, both learners and instructors can now enjoy ...

BalazsSerenyi · 2024-12-06

Hello, New Quizzes users! We're excited to share some recent improvements, inspired directly by you - our Canvas users! Many of these new features are ready to enjoy now, while some are planned for early 2025. Today's highlights focus on "delighter...

sgergely · 2024-11-29

We are excited to announce the release of DAP CLI & Lib 1.3.0, bringing new features, enhanced functionality, and critical updates based on your feedback. This update reinforces our commitment to improving developer tools and addressing the needs of ...

sgergely · 2024-11-25

Three new columns to be added to the assignments table: parent_assignment_id, type, has_sub_assignments. These changes will go live on December 9th, 2024.

SamGarza1 · 2024-11-25

We’re excited to introduce a new feature we're working on called Differentiation Tags, and we’d love your input to make it the best it can be!

ruthfoulkrod · 2024-11-21

What's next for Ideas and Themes

AlexisNast · 2024-11-20

We're excited to announce the Canvas Apps page will be going live to open beta on December 16th! This new feature is designed to streamline app integration and management for Canvas root admins. While still in development, this initial release, which...

SamGarza1 · 2024-11-15

The release date for the Discussion Checkpoints feature has been adjusted. Originally planned for November 16, the new release date for production is January 18, 2025. In the meantime, Discussion Checkpoints will still be accessible in the beta envir...

SamGarza1 · 2024-11-04

We’re making an important change to the rollout of Discussion Checkpoints based on your feedback. Instead of enabling Checkpoints as a default feature that is on for all users on November 16th, we will now release it as a Feature Option.

sgergely · 2024-11-04

Get ready to shape the future of Instructure’s data capabilities! We’re running an Instructure Data Questionnaire to gather your valuable insights for our 2025 roadmap, focusing on cloud adoption and analytics trends. Your feedback will guide our fea...

TamasBalogh · 2024-10-25

I’m excited to extend the End of Quarter Update practice - which might be familiar from New Quizzes Updates - to Discussions, ensuring you’re informed about recent improvements in the last 3 months and our upcoming objectives for the upcoming quarter...

SamGarza1 · 2024-10-24

We’re excited to share an update on the progress of Discussion Checkpoints! Before moving the feature into our beta environment, we had the privilege of working with four institutions that tested the functionality.

RaviKoll · 2024-10-24

We’re excited to share that SpeedGrader is getting a significant upgrade! These changes are designed to make your grading process even smoother, faster, and more reliable.

GergelyTar · 2024-10-24

With our October release, we're introducing some really exciting updates in Intelligent Insights.

teryn_odom · 2024-10-21

Tl;dr: Get excited! LTI Usage has two powerful new capabilities being released tomorrow! Read on for more details.

ruthfoulkrod · 2024-10-18

The feedback window is now closed. Further updates will be provided soon!

carlycurran · 2024-10-17

Your Admin Analytics data is fresher! Admin Analytics is now on DAP. New Course Analytics will be on DAP by the end of November.

DanaOkerlund · 2024-10-17

Over the past quarter, we've made strides in enhancing the New Quizzes experience with several updates. One of the highlights is the introduction of Custom Feedback, allowing instructors to provide personalized feedback to students after quiz complet...

AllisonHowell · 2024-10-16

What we heard from our Alpha group and what we’re doing next

MichaelLysaght · 2024-10-15

As I approach my first anniversary as Chief Technology Officer, I wanted to share with you, our customers, how my team is approaching some of the foundational technical work that will power our product into the future.

RyanNorton · 2024-10-07

Mark your calendars! Sharing early communication about a few changes we’ve made to our Canvas deploy and release schedule.

jsailor · 2024-10-04

We’re thrilled to announce that Khannmigo Teacher Tools can now be enabled directly within Canvas! This powerful integration streamlines lesson planning and accelerates time-consuming tasks – all without leaving the LMS. The Khanmigo Teacher Tools in...

marycornia · 2024-10-03

Learning Accelerators, Teams Assignments integration now generally available for Canvas

AkosFarago · 2024-10-03

We’re launching a closed beta group to test our newly redesigned media player, featuring improved accessibility, privacy, and adaptive streaming. Be part of shaping the video experience in Canvas!

TamasBalogh · 2024-10-01

Since the Discussions Redesign was enforced, we’ve addressed some unforeseen issues and are now focusing on enhancing key areas and introducing new features. We’ve already received some valuable feedback, giving us a general idea of what needs attent...

teryn_odom · 2024-09-26

We’re excited to announce the first iteration of a powerful new feature in Impact—Course and Term-Based Messaging with the addition of Sub-Account-Based Messaging as a bonus! This allows Impact admins to target Canvas users with highly personalized m...

AllisonHowell · 2024-09-23

The long term fix is nearing code completion and will be released to production in late October

SamGarza1 · 2024-09-18

Are you curious about Discussion Checkpoints? I’m here to give you a sneak peek at this highly anticipated release, coming later this year.

sgergely · 2024-09-13

We’re excited to introduce DAP CLI 1.2.0, featuring secure connections to MySQL and PostgreSQL, optimized memory usage for cloud environments, and improved error handling for parquet files. In addition, the CLI now logs system environment details for...

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