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Canvas Release Notes (2023-05-20)

Canvas Release Notes (2023-05-20)

Upcoming Canvas Changes

2023-05-20

  • Deprecation of 302 Error redirect for oAuth Token Errors

2023-06-20

  • Deprecation of oembed_retrieve LTI 1.1 endpoint [Delayed as of 2023-05-15]

For more information, please see Upcoming Canvas Changes.

 

In this Canvas release (20 May), Regular Lato Font is available for the Canvas for Elementary interface. In Assignments, Modules and New Quizzes, SpeedGrader quick links are added to the Options menus. Additionally, users can resize embedded Canvas Studio media in the Rich Content Editor. Also, in New Quizzes, the Rich Content Editor is available in individual questions.

Screencast | View the New Feature Screencasts page for a compilation of all available videos in this release.

All Resources | Features in this release may be included in product blogs and other content areas. For all related links, view the 2023-05-20 Community tag.

 

New Features

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Canvas for Elementary

Regular Lato Font Option

Beta Environment Availability

2023-04-17

Production Environment Availability

2023-05-20

Location to Enable Feature

Sub-Account Settings

Permissions

Inherent to User Role

Related APIs

None

Affects User Interface

Yes   

Affected User Roles and Areas

Admin, Canvas For Elementary

Related Ideas

None

Related Blog

New font selection available for Canvas for Elementary

Feature Video

Release Screencast: 2023-05-20 Canvas for Elementary Regular Lato Font Option


Summary

When using the Canvas for Elementary interface, admin can select Regular Lato Font as the font setting.

Change Benefit

This change provides admin with more versatility by allowing the option to use the classic Canvas font with the Canvas for Elementary interface enabled.

Feature Workflow

Account Setting Regular Lato Font OptionAccount Setting Regular Lato Font Option


In Sub-Account settings when Canvas for Elementary is enabled, admin can set the font to Regular Lato Font.

 

Updated Features

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SpeedGrader

Additional Quick Links

Beta Environment Availability

2023-04-17

Production Environment Availability

2023-05-20

Location to Enable Feature

None

Permissions

Inherent to user

Related APIs

None

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles and Areas

Instructors, Assignments, Graded Discussions, Modules, Classic Quizzes, New Quizzes

Related Ideas

[New Quizzes] Add location for SpeedGrader Access

[Modules] Access to SpeedGrader from home

Feature Video

Release Screencast: 2023-05-20 SpeedGrader Additional Quick Links


Summary

SpeedGrader quick links are added to Options menus for Assignments, Graded Discussions, Modules, Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes.

Change Benefit

This update improves accessibility to SpeedGrader from various areas within Canvas.

Feature Workflow

Assignment SpeedGrader Quick LinkAssignment SpeedGrader Quick Link

In Assignments, instructors can view the SpeedGrader quick link using the Options menu.

 

Modules SpeedGrader Quick LinkModules SpeedGrader Quick Link

In Modules, instructors can view the SpeedGrader quick link for Assignments, Classic Quizzes New Quizzes and Graded Discussions using the Options Menu.

 

Assignment View SpeedGrader Quick LinkAssignment View SpeedGrader Quick Link

In the Assignment View page, instructors can view the SpeedGrader quick link using the Options Menu.

 

Assignment Edit Page SpeedGrader Quick LinkAssignment Edit Page SpeedGrader Quick Link

In the Assignment Edit page, instructors can view the SpeedGrader quick link using the Options Menu.

 

Quizzes Page SpeedGrader Quick LinkQuizzes Page SpeedGrader Quick Link

In the Quizzes page, instructors can view the SpeedGrader quick link using the Options Menu.

 

New Quiz Build Page SpeedGrader Quick LinkNew Quiz Build Page SpeedGrader Quick Link

When in the build page of a New Quiz, instructors can view the SpeedGrader quick link in the Options Menu.

 

New Quiz Moderate Page SpeedGrader Quick LinkNew Quiz Moderate Page SpeedGrader Quick Link

Additionally, when in the Moderate page of a New Quiz, instructors can view a SpeedGrader button.

Additional Details

If an item has not been published, the SpeedGrader quick link does not display.

 

Rich Content Editor

Resize Canvas Studio Embedded Media

Beta Environment Availability

2023-04-17

Production Environment Availability

2023-05-20

Location to Enable Feature

None

Permissions

Inherent to user

Related APIs

None

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles and Areas

All Users, Rich Content Editor

Related Ideas

[Studio] Resizing Embedded Media

Feature Video

Release Screencast: 2023-05-20 Rich Content Editor Resize Canvas Studio Embedded Media


Summary

In the Rich Content Editor, users can resize embedded Canvas Studio media.

Change Benefit

This update allows users to resize Canvas Studio media quickly and easily in the user interface.

Feature Workflow

Embed Studio Media Options ModalEmbed Studio Media Options Modal

When selecting media to embed in the Rich Content Editor, disable Display Media Tabs [1]. Select the Embed Button [2].

 

Studio Media Options LinkStudio Media Options Link

After embedding Canvas Studio Media, click the video and select the Studio Media Options link.



Studio Media Size Drop Down MenuStudio Media Size Drop Down Menu

 Users can select a standard Size.

 

Studio Media Options TrayStudio Media Options Tray

Additionally, users can select the size Custom [2], select a Dimension Type [2] and enter the desired ratios.

Additional Details

Previously, users could only resize Canvas Studio media using the HTML editor. Additionally, users can not edit the Media Title or add a caption file.

 

 

Feature Options

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Feature options allow institutions to enable newly developed Canvas functionality according to their preferred time frame. Unless otherwise noted, all feature options are opt-in and do not require any action by a Canvas admin until a feature’s enforcement date is announced. For a complete list of feature options, please see Canvas LMS Feature Options.

A feature preview label indicates a feature option in active development, which is being built directly through user feedback. Feature previews deploy updates outside the regular Canvas release schedule and are posted in the Related Releases section in Canvas Releases & Deploys.

Please reference the table below each feature heading for specific feature information. For general information about feature options, please see the Canvas Release Notes FAQ.

 

New Quizzes

Rich Content Editor in New Quizzes

Feature Option Name to Enable

New Quizzes

Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status

Account (Disabled/Unlocked)

Beta Environment Availability

2023-04-17

Production Environment Availability

2023-06-17

Subaccount Configuration

Yes

Permissions

Inherent to user role

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles and Areas

All Users, New Quizzes, New RCE

Mobile App Support

Not available

Free-for-Teacher Availability

Not available

Feature Option State

Production-ready

Previous Feature Mention

Canvas Release Notes (2022-12-17)

Related Idea Conversations

New Quizzes - RCE to match Canvas

Feature Video

Release Screencast: 2022-05-20 New Quizzes Rich Content Editor in New Quizzes


Summary

The Rich Content Editor (RCE) is available in New Quizzes.

Change Benefit

This update provides instructors the ability to utilize the accessibility checker on questions and instructions, add media recordings within New Quizzes, and change the view between HTML editor and classic view for advanced users. Users can also access a math editor. Additionally, this update provides students with the ability to record audio and video within the RCE of a New Quiz.

Feature Workflow

 
 

New Quizzes Build Page with Rich Content EditorNew Quizzes Build Page with Rich Content Editor

When building a New Quiz, instructors can use the Rich Content Editor.

 

 

Student View New Quizzes Rich Content EditorStudent View New Quizzes Rich Content Editor

When taking a New Quiz, students can use the Rich Content Editor.

Additional Details

This update completes phase one and phase two of the Rich Content Editor integration in New Quizzes. For more information on the Rich Content Editor integration, see the Re-enablement of the Rich Content Editor (RCE) in New Quizzes blog.

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Release Notes Change Log

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Date  
2023-06-16

Updated Upcoming Canvas Changes

  • Retroactively updated Deprecation of oembed_retrieve LTI 1.1 endpoint [Delayed as of 2023-05-15]
    • See Upcoming Canvas Changes Change log for more details
2023-04-17 Published Release Notes

Change Log

2023-04-17

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