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Canvas Release Notes (2023-06-17)

Canvas Release Notes (2023-06-17)

In this Canvas release (17 June), instructors can bulk publish all modules or individual modules and URLs for LTI 1.1 tools are updated when launched after the bi-weekly beta refresh. In New Quizzes, the Rich Content Editor (RCE) is available and it supports adding content using third-party tools. Additionally, instructors can opt to not display the column in the Gradebook or student Grade page when creating a zero-point practice New Quiz.

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 2023-06-17 Community tag.

 

New Features

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Modules

Bulk Publish and Unpublish Module Items

Beta Environment Availability

2023-05-15

Production Environment Availability

2023-06-17

Location to Enable Feature

None

Name of LTI Tool

None

Permissions

Manage Course Content: Course Content-edit

Related APIs

None

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles and Areas

Instructors, Modules

Related Ideas

Publish / Unpublish ALL Option

Stop Canvas Modules from Auto-Publishing All Content Inside a Module When a Module is Published

Feature Video

Release Screencast: 2023-06-17 Modules Bulk Publish and Unpublish Module Items

Related Blog

Coming Soon: Bulk Publish and Unpublish Modules!

Summary

In Modules, instructors can bulk publish all modules or individual modules. Instructors have the option to publish all modules and items, publish all modules only, or unpublish all modules and items. Additionally, the publish icon on individual modules is updated to include a Module status menu. This menu includes the options to publish module and all items, publish module only or unpublish module and all items for individual modules.

Note: The ability to select multiple specific items to publish is not available.

Change Benefit

This change provides instructors additional options and improves efficiency when publishing Modules.

Feature Workflow

 

Modules Publish All ButtonModules Publish All Button

In the Modules page, click the Publish All button [1] and select an option [2].

 

Individual Module Publish Options MenuIndividual Module Publish Options Menu

To view the module status menu of individual Modules, click the Module Status Menu [1]. Then, in the drop down menu, select the desired option [2].

Additional Details

Bulk publish is only available when File Copyright is enabled and set or disabled in a course. Bulk unpublish is not available for any Files. Additionally, an unpublished module overrides the state of individual module items. If an item is published within an unpublished module, students cannot view the item on the Modules page but can still view the published items in other areas of Canvas. However, they will not be able to interact with the item until the module is published.

 

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)

Canvas Release Notes (2023-05-20)

Related Idea Conversations

New Quizzes - RCE to match Canvas

[New Quizzes] Copy and Paste images into New Quizzes questions

Feature Video

See the Release Screencast: 2023-05-20 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 the 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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Rich Content Editor Supports Third-Party Apps

Feature Option Name to Enable

New Quizzes

Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status

Account (Disabled/Unlocked)

Beta Environment Availability

2023-05-15

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, Rich Content Editor

Mobile App Support

Not available

Free-for-Teacher Availability

Not available

Feature Option State

Production-ready

Related Ideas

[New Quizzes] Support Current Third Party Tool Functionality

Feature Video

Release Screencast: 2023-06-17 New Quizzes Rich Content Editor Supports Third-Party Apps


Summary

In New Quizzes, the Rich Content Editor supports adding content using third-party apps.

Change Benefit

This update allows users to easily include third-party tools to provide content in New Quizzes.

Feature Workflow

Rich Content Editor App MenuRich Content Editor App Menu

To insert content using a third-party tool, click the App link [1] and select the desired tool [2].

 

Rich Content Editor Insert App ViewRich Content Editor Insert App View

When a third-party tool has been selected, users can select  content to insert in the Rich Content Editor.

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Zero-Point New Quiz in Gradebook Checkbox

Feature Option Name to Enable

New Quizzes

Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status

Account (Disabled/Unlocked)

Beta Environment Availability

2023-05-29

Production Environment Availability

2023-06-17

Subaccount Configuration

Yes

Permissions

Inherent to user role

Affects User Interface

Yes   

Affected User Roles and Areas

Instructors, New Quizzes

Mobile App Support

Not available

Free-for-Teacher Availability

Not available

Feature Option State

Production-ready

Related Ideas

None

Feature Video

Release Screencast: 2023-06-17 New Quizzes Practice Zero Point New Quiz 


Summary

Instructors can choose to not display a column in the gradebook or student page when creating a zero-point practice New Quiz.

Change Benefit

This change allows instructors to remove unwanted content in the gradebook and prevent confusion for students related to zero-point practice quizzes.

Feature Workflow

New Quiz Do Not Display in Gradebook or the Student's Grade Page CheckboxNew Quiz Do Not Display in Gradebook or the Student's Grade Page Checkbox

When creating a New Quiz worth zero points, select the Do not display in gradebook or the student’s grade page checkbox. 

Additional Details

When the Do not display in gradebook or the student’s grade page checkbox is selected, the Do not count this assignment towards the final grade checkbox becomes unavailable. If the Do not display in gradebook or the student’s grade page checkbox is not selected, a column displays in the Gradebook and student grade page as the default.

Other Updates

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LTI 1.1

Beta Environment Launch URL Update

Feature Availability

Beta environment only

Beta Environment Availability

2023-05-15

Production Environment Availability

Not Available in Production Environment

Location to Enable Feature

None

Name of LTI Tool

LTI 1.1

Permissions

Inherent to user

Related APIs

None

Affects User Interface

No

Affected User Roles and Area

Admin, URL’s

Related Ideas

None

Feature Video

Release Screencast is not available


Summary

After the weekly beta refresh, URLs for the LTI 1.1 tools are updated when launched.

Change Benefit

This update improves the speed of the beta refresh process.

Additional Details

Previously, URLs for LTI 1.1 tools were updated when copied from the Beta refresh prior to the tool launch.

 

 

Release Notes Change Log

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Date  
2023-09-12

Updated Feature

New Quizzes: Rich Content Editor in New Quizzes

  • Added Related Idea: [New Quizzes] Copy and Paste images into New Quizzes questions
2023-07-24

Updated Feature

Removed Releated idea [New Quizzes] Practice quizzes

2023-06-15

Updated Feature

Modules: Bulk Publish and Unpublish Module Items

Updated Additional details to include: Bulk publish is only available when File Copyright is enabled and set or disabled in a course. Bulk unpublish is not available for any Files.

2023-05-23

Updated Feature

LTI 1.1: Beta Environment Launch URL Update

  • updated bi-weekly update to weekly update
2023-05-16

Updated Feature

Added Blog link to Modules: Bulk Publish and Unpublish Module Items

2023-05-15 Published Release Notes

Change Log

2023-05-15

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