Want to learn how a feature gets on the roadmap and about the product process? In the links below, learn about the feature lifecycle, get product insights, participate in feature idea conversations, provide feedback about beta features, and view details of recent releases.
Canvas teams are continually updating the roadmap and noting features that are coming in subsequent quarters.
The roadmap indicates the targeted month a feature should be released and is updated monthly. Dates are always subject to change.
Engage with the product team on projects and initiatives in the early stages of the software development process. Read their blog posts and engage in their requests for feedback! Engagement is one part of the Instructure feature development process.
Feature options allow institutions to enable newly developed functionality according to their preferred time frame. Unless otherwise indicated, all feature options are opt-in for the Canvas LMS and do not require any action by a Canvas admin until a feature’s enforcement date is announced. Look for the [Option] identifier next to these features in the roadmap.
Some feature options are identified as feature previews, which provide early access to customers who want to actively participate in the development process. Once the core concept of the feature has been developed, the feature will be available to all Canvas customers at a future date.
Our product teams build feature previews in real time, and updates incorporate user feedback as often as every two weeks. Details about feature updates and process are posted in the feature's user group. Look for the [Preview] identifier next to these features in the roadmap.
Instructure product features are made available as part of release notes. For a complete list of all previously released features, please see the Canvas release notes and the additional product release notes.
These features are currently in development and are targeted to be released within the quarter. Roadmap items are subject to change.
Last updated 2022-07-19.
Allow themes in child accounts to be inherited from the parent account.
Helps support instructors with courses that have staggered start dates or rolling enrollments that require differentiated due dates based on the student start date or date of enrollment.
Allow observers to view and filter one student’s dashboard when observing multiple students.
Allow support for iWorks file types in DocViewer.
Allow instructors to apply a score to ungraded submissions.
Allow instructors to send messages to observers using the “Message Students Who” feature in the Gradebook.
Support the Rich Content format in Fill-in-the-Blank questions.
Allow for multiple sync of Blueprint courses in New Quizzes.
Allow administrators and instructors to quickly view Outcome alignments.
Allow users to create buttons and icons in the Rich Content Editor. [OPTION]
Allow users to enable dark mode in the Canvas mobile apps.
Allow Discussion Redesign features in the mobile apps.
Updates to LaTex equations, font type, and annotations.
Allow Impact to monitor adoption, provide embedded support, and create campaigns for installed LTI tools.
Fully integrate Impact into Studio.
Allow Tier 1 Support customers to get instant help through a virtual-assistant powered support center.
Allow administrators to view statistics for Walkthrough engagement, completion, and feedback.
These features are currently in development and are targeted to be released within the quarter. Roadmap items are subject to change.
Last updated 2022-07-19.
Allow conferences created in Big Blue Button to be automatically updated in the course calendar.
Allow “Enable Waiting Room” option in Big Blue Conferences.
Allow option to sync Membership Lists in Big Blue Button conferences.
Allow support for iWorks file types in DocViewer.
Allow administrators and instructors to quickly view Outcome Alignment summary.
Allow Outcome data for New Quizzes to be available in the Learning Mastery Gradebook.
Align Outcomes to Instructional Content.
Allow custom images in Rich Content Editor Icon Maker.
Discussions/Announcements Redesign User Group
Update and enhance Isolated Tray and Discussion Views
Assignment Enhancements User Group
Allow students to view Originality Reports.
Support Peer Review Assignments with Assignment Enhancements.
Observer view updated to show enhanced view of Assignments.
Allow Section Override dates in a course.
Allow for multiple sync of Blueprint courses in New Quizzes.
Allow for item Bank Support in Blueprint courses.
Allow item level locking in Blueprint courses.
Improved support of multiple word banks for Fill in the Blank questions.
Update file upload process.
New OS version updates.
Introduce Bulk Purchase and Enrollment toggle button that allows admins to turn the Bulk Purchase/Enrollment feature on or off for a course listing.
Districts can set KPIs or expected performance levels across multiple assessments.
Update benchmark and district formative assessments to provide a more clear user experience.
Expansion of Studio API.
Allow basic cut and trim video editing options.
Update walkthroughs to a level that it can be used by the Impact Content Team to create out-of-the-box campaigns.
Update color contrast, focus, alt text, labels, and other display areas.
Expand Impact’s communication, analytics, and support capabilities within Canvas Catalog.
Migrate from Eesysoft domain to an Impact/Instructure domain.
Migrate LTI integrations (UEF and Course Reports) to LTI 1.3.
Implement Security Program Phase 1.